Coach Rudi Garcia said “everyone” expects his Belgium team to be eliminated by Spain in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final, but backed his side to pull off a famous victory.

…Harps on discipline, professionalism The Enugu State Forest Guard has issued a new Order introducing comprehensive standards governing the dress code, operational turnout, accoutrements, corporate identity, discipline, and professional appearance of all officers and operatives of the Corps. The new policy issued entitled Headquarters Standing Operational Order No. 178/2026 was announced by the the Commander […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to either obey the rule of law by acting on the Federal Audit Service Bill or resign from office, accusing the president of indifference to constitutional discipline and institutional accountability. In a statement issued by his […]

…Allays fears of abuse, says no one would be governor forever Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for financial autonomy and investment in modern security infrastructure for state police services when created, stressing the need for any legal framework for state police to take into account the need for national standards, national support, […]

“They want to take out the US leader — me. I’m on whatever list. I saw this morning I’m on every single one of their lists,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he flew home from a NATO summit.

“We know we can compete, and what we want to do is work even harder to try to do even better next time.”

By Emma Nnadozie Listening to the shaky voice of Mrs. Ngozi Isiwu-Obodo, wife of Inspector Obodo, 45, who was crushed to death by a police convoy, last Sunday, in Enugu, must draw tears from even the stone-hearted. She was lamenting the sudden death of her husband, a doctorate degree holder serving as an Inspector of […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has disengaged its third-party visa application service provider in the United States, directing all travellers seeking Nigerian visas to now submit applications directly at the country’s Embassy and Consulates. The Service, in a statement, yesterday, by its Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, said the decision takes effect […]

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 21 suspects in connection with separate cybercrime investigations, including an alleged fraud involving the manipulation of MTN Nigeria’s billing system. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okonko Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, outlining recent operations by the Nigeria Police […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha, Asaba ASABA — A commercial motorcyclist has died after he was swept away by floodwaters in Agbor, headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred on Wednesday night around Imudia Street following a torrential rainfall that lasted from about 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. […]

By Dickson Omobola Federal Government has restated its commitment to modernising Nigeria’s aviation sector through the acquisition of newer, safer and more fuel-efficient aircraft, while deepening collaboration among aircraft manufacturers, financiers, lessors and Nigerian airlines. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, reiterated this commitment while leading a delegation of indigenous airline operators […]

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja ABUJA — Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerian journalists to embrace balanced reporting by highlighting the country’s achievements while continuing to hold government accountable. Speaking on Thursday during the inauguration of the newly elected executive of the House of Representatives Press Corps […]

By Dickson Omobola West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has completed the fourth phase of its humanitarian evacuation operation from South Africa, safely bringing home another 284 Nigerians in collaboration with Federal Government. The latest evacuation flight, operated with the airline’s Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, shows Air Peace’s commitment to supporting national emergency response efforts […]

By Innocent Anaba NASCO Town Limited has appealed the judgment of the Lagos State High Court voiding the Federal Government’s acquisition of about 292 hectares of land and has warned members of the public against engaging in any transaction involving the disputed property until the appeal is determined. The company, in a public notice, said […]

El-Rufai is currently facing charges of alleged financial misconduct instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over his tenure as Kaduna State governor.