Tinubu: Etsu Nupe is bastion of peace
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 74th birthday and 23rd anniversary on the throne. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message, described the first-class traditional ruler as a patriot whose life of service had contributed to […]
A player who scores won’t be a problem — Mbappe replies critics
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has hit back at criticism of his defensive work, insisting that a goalscorer will never be a problem for his team.
Atiku backs Dangote, says subsidy proposal only for local refineries
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind Dangote Refinery’s warning against arbitrary pump-price controls, insisting that his proposed production subsidy would protect Nigerian refineries and reduce domestic production costs without forcing them to sell at a loss. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public […]
FIFA bans ex-Maldives FA chief for misusing COVID funds
FIFA has banned former Football Association of Maldives (FAM) President Bassam Adeel Jaleel for life from all football-related activities for misusing COVID-19 relief funds for his personal benefit.
Trump links 9/11 to Iran conflict, says ‘that’s why we fight’
President Donald Trump vowed Friday that the United States would never forget the September 11, 2001 attacks and suggested the country was continuing the “war on terror” 25 years later by fighting Iran.
Plateau schools reopen Sept 14 as govt steps up diphtheria measures
Plateau State Government has directed the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state from Monday, September 14, 2026, following precautionary measures introduced to contain the reported cases of suspected diphtheria infection.
