Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina to close on World Cup last 32
Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush of goals in Los Angeles on Thursday.
FG assures Christians of action on security, welfare concerns
The Federal Government has assured Christians that it is aware of their concerns over insecurity and other socio-economic challenges facing the country, pledging continued engagement to address issues relating to safety, welfare and economic opportunities.
FG’s revenue deductions putting pressure on aviation sector, United Nigeria Chairman
By Dickson Omobola Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Thursday, urged Federal Government to stop deducting from the revenue of aviation agencies, saying the practice places undue pressure on the sector. Okonkwo disclosed that, due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz arising from the Iran conflict, the […]
Messi family confirms Lionel’s father is battling health issue
The family of Lionel Messi confirmed on Thursday that the Argentina star’s father, Jorge Messi, is currently experiencing a health issue.
WELA seeks accountability for Safe Schools Initiative amid rising school abductions
Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA) has expressed concern over the continued abduction of schoolchildren and attacks on educational institutions across Nigeria, calling on the Federal Government to account for the implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative launched more than a decade ago. In a statement signed by its Chairperson, Funmi Falana (SAN), the organisation […]
World Cup: Neymar to miss Brazil game against Haiti
Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday’s second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
We won’t participate – Oyo APC rejects December LG election
The party accused the governor of attempting to install loyalists in local government councils ahead of the end of his tenure, insisting that the planned poll would further aggravate governance challenges at the grassroots level.
APC chieftain, 8,000 supporters defect to PDP over alleged marginalisation of Egbaland
A former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the Egba Agenda Forum, High Chief Mustapha Abdulhakeem Owolabi, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he described as the continued political marginalisation of Egbaland in Ogun State.
Bye Election: Ondo South cannot lower the bar — Aiyedatiwa drums support for Faduyile
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has drummed up support for the All Progressives Congress candidate in Saturday’s Ondo South senatorial bye-election, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, describing him as the most qualified to represent the district in the Senate.
INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials for Nasarawa North by-election
Abubakar-Sadiq described the sensitive materials as critical to the conduct of the election, noting that they comprised ballot papers and result sheets.
Five things to know about blockbuster GTA games
Pre-orders for “Grand Theft Auto VI,” one of the most anticipated entertainment releases in years, will open on June 25, Rockstar Games said
