President Bola Tinubu on Friday night expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economy, stating that better days lie ahead.

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended indefinitely the Commissioner of Works Engr. Stanley Mbam and Commissioner for Infrastructure Development for Concession Engr. Ogbonnaya Obasi Abara for alleged dereliction of duties.

Liverpool climbed into the Premier League’s top five with a 5-2 win over struggling West Ham on Saturday, as Manchester City aimed to apply more pressure on Arsenal in the title race.

The Plateau State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified its build-up to the forthcoming Local Government elections and the 2027 general polls with the rollout of a comprehensive Membership Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration (MRMR) exercise.

The winger became the youngest player to score a hat-trick in La Liga in the 21st century at 18 years and 230 days old.

Dr Audi was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His initial five-year term ended last Friday as he participated in activities commemorating the 2026 World Civil Defence Day at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja.

“We pray for the safety of our brave servicemembers and our allies involved in Operation Epic Fury,” the top Republican in Congress added.

London police said Saturday a man had been charged with criminal damage for defacing a statue of Britain’s World War II prime minister Winston Churchill with pro-Palestinian slogans.

The expressway, which had been blocked for hours as rival youths from Ijanikin and Otto engaged in a confrontation, was reopened to traffic at about 9:00 a.m., bringing relief to commuters and residents.

The escalation, marked by reciprocal military actions and heightened naval deployments, has intensified security risks along key sea lanes, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global oil and commercial cargo movement.