Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court fixes June 9 for judgment in former minister’s trial
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 9, 2026, for judgment in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over alleged fraud.
Real Madrid suffer double injury blow
Real Madrid’s faint hopes of overhauling Barcelona in La Liga suffered a further blow on Thursday with both Eder Militao and Arda Guler ruled out for the rest of the season.
Peter Obi in closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed in Bauchi
The meeting comes against the backdrop of Mohammed’s public disclosure on March 31 that his preferred destination for defection was the African Democratic Congress.
Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as he rachets up pressure on Iran to reopen the crucial sea passage.
Meet Adeolu Oreofe, the Nigerian spelling queen that conquered Africa at age 14
At just 14, Adeolu Oluwadamilola Oreofe has etched her name into continental history, emerging as the 2026 African Spelling Bee Champion in the Junior Category at the competition held in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Ekiti State-born spelling prodigy did not rise overnight. Her journey is a gradual climb built on resilience, setbacks, and steady improvement across […]
Spain’s Lamine Yamal injured, expected to be fit for World Cup
Spain’s Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced Thursday.
