Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday.

Oil prices tumbled again Thursday after US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed off on a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

“Governors emphasised the need for the State Police to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights. The Forum noted the collaborative effort and added that the consultation outcomes would strengthen the states’ collective position.”

Cartoon: ‘Renew, sorry, release my leg now or I’ll call Netanyahu!’

Colombia beat World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening Group K game on Wednesday thanks to an inspired performance from Luis Diaz at the Estadio Azteca.

They know that when they go and abduct school children, it would raise so much attention that won’t die down quickly. 

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Fuel marketers across Abuja on Wednesday continued to sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, at old prices more than 24 hours after Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in its ex-depot price. Checks by our correspondent showed that major retail outlets were yet to adjust their pump prices despite […]

To many, Kenya’s strange and deadly spate of arson attacks is the result of an education system buckling under chronic funding shortfalls and corruption.

Platform economy has raised concerns regarding working conditions, labour rights, social protection, and the use of automated decision-making systems

By Rosemary Iwunze Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has said a situation where only about six per cent of adults can currently access credit through formal financial institutions, is not ideal. According to the company, while access to credit remains important for economic growth, financial protection mechanisms are equally essential in helping individuals and businesses withstand […]

By Rosemary Iwunze Amidst efforts by the National Pension Commission, PenCom, to include informal sector workers in the pension scheme, the Personal Pension Plan, PPP, which caters to the informal sector, has remained stagnant. While the PPP has 215,412 registered Retirement Savings Accounts, RSAs, only 17,320 of these RSAs, which represents 8.0 per cent, have received […]

Nigeria’s delegation reflects ILO tripartite structure. However, the list reveals a far more complex – and arguably bloated – arrangement

Kwara State governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has sued former governor of the state, Senator Bukola Saraki, over allegations that his social media post circulated on April 17, 2026, constituted criminal defamation and cyberbullying against him. Consequently, lawyers to Saraki, led by Mr Jimoh Mumini, SAN, appeared in Kwara State High Court to defend him Abdulkadir Abdulganiy, […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The  Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday said the nation’s current account surplus grew year-on-year (YoY) by 46 percent to $4.98 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26). The apex bank disclosed this in its Balance of Payments (BoP) report for Q1’26 noting that the current account surplus also grew quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) […]

By Rosemary Iwunze The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association, NIA, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, has unveiled a strategic blueprint anchored on collaboration, public trust, and regulatory compliance. Speaking at a pre-investiture press conference in Lagos, Nwachukwu who is the Managing Director of REX Insurance Company Limited said that she also targets transitioning insurance from a […]