Court to decide fate of airtime lending used by 40m low-income Nigerians on Monday
More than 40 million Nigerians who rely on airtime borrowing services are awaiting a crucial judgment on Monday as the Federal High Court in Lagos is set to decide a landmark suit that could determine the future of one of the country’s most widely used telecommunications services. The suit, marked FHC/L/CS/760/2026, was instituted by the […]
White House confirms Trump will attend World Cup final
The White House has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
Trump suspends teleprompter operator for allegedly betting on speeches
US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump’s speeches, the White House said Thursday.
FIFA probes Argentina over Falklands banner after England defeat
FIFA is currently “reviewing match reports” before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players celebrated their dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final victory over England with a banner supporting the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands.
Just In: US forces launch new strikes against Iran
US forces launched strikes against Iran for a sixth night in a row on Thursday, the US military said.
Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Icardi exit
Last season, Osimhen combined leadership with decisive performances on the pitch as Galatasaray retained the league title under Okan Buruk.
Two Togolese in Kwara Police net over foiled kidnap attempt
The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of Kwara State Police Command has arrested two Togolese over plans to extort N22 million from a Nigerian through kidnapping.
Why Tinubu deserves accolades – Umahi
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has said President Bola Tinubu deserves all the accolades he is getting because no section of Nigeria was left behind in his infrastructural transformation.
Mary Habila: Suspend Umahi now, APM tells Tinubu
The Allied People’s Movement, APM, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, pending what it described as an open, independent and transparent inquest into the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist reportedly found dead at the minister’s residence in Ebonyi State.
I’ve never seen National Assembly budget – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has raised the alarm that he has never seen the budget of the National Assembly, just as he called for transparency in the area of budget.
R. Kelly appeals to Trump to commute 31-year prison sentence
R&B singer R. Kelly has formally appealed to United States President Donald Trump to commute his 31-year federal prison sentence after filing a request for executive clemency with the U.S. Department of Justice.
