The Netherlands have suffered a setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defender Jurriën Timber was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury.

— We’ve launched manhunt By Dayo Johnson Akure Suspected gunmen have abducted an official of Akure North Local Government, Mr. Gbenga Sanni, in Ilu-Abo community, Akure, Ondo State. The incident occurred in front of his home at Agbelere area of Ilu-Abo. Vanguard gathered that the assailants reportedly emerged from a nearby bush and whisked the […]

Contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Monday rejected claims that the Federal Government had disbursed N700 billion to their members, insisting that most outstanding payments remain unsettled.

‘This is up to our legislature. This is a decision that has to be taken at the highest level of government. But it’s not off the table’

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele have described Lagos as a prime destination for investors, highlighting its economic potential and business environment. They spoke at the opening of the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit (3.0) […]

By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern that the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill passed by the Senate could increase costs for manufacturers and consumers. In a statement on Monday, the Director-General of the LCCI, Chinyere Almona, said while efforts to address public health concerns linked to […]

Nigeria’s Super Falcons continued their impressive preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a commanding 3-0 victory over Senegal in their second international friendly at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Monday.

Lead counsel to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has warned that any attempt to seek the death penalty against his client could have international implications, particularly for Nigeria’s relations with the United Kingdom.

The Oyo State Police Command says its investigation into the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons has uncovered the alleged involvement of an insider who provided information to the kidnappers.

By John Alechenu ABUJA — Presidential aspirant Peter Agada has announced his defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the Young Progressives Party (YPP), citing disagreements over his disqualification from the party’s presidential primary. Speaking at a media briefing attended by YPP officials, labour representatives and civil society groups, Agada said he decided to leave […]