Ufuophu-Biri receives UPU Youth Wing award, backs Oborevwori’s development agenda
By Paul Olayemi Oghara – Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, has been conferred with a Leadership Award by the National Youth Wing of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), in acknowledgment of his distinguished contributions to education, institutional advancement, and service to the Urhobo nation. The investiture took place at the Rector’s […]
Somali referee says World Cup ‘dream’ ruined
Somali referee Omar Artan said the “biggest dream of my life” had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup.
Neymar says he feels like a ‘kid’ at his last World Cup
Brazilian star Neymar said he feels like a “kid” ahead of what will be fourth and “final” World Cup, which could yet risk being derailed by a nagging calf injury.
Nigeria’s pension assets hit N32trn
Nigeria’s pension assets have risen to N32 trillion, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has disclosed.
Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue, an AFP journalist observed.
Tinubu mourns as Yobe emir dies in Egypt
The Emir of Ngazargamu in Yobe State, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam, Tuesday, died in a medical facility in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness.
Ndidi reveals what Portugal friendly means to Super Eagles
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has described Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal as a “massive test” as Eric Chelle’s side prepare to face Cristiano Ronaldo and one of Europe’s strongest teams on Wednesday night.
FG says IMF Article IV Report validates its reforms
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has described the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2026 Article IV Mission Concluding Statement on Nigeria as a validation of the country’s economic reform programme. According to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, “The report provides further independent validation that the […]
Video: Woman detained in Edo community after allegedly throwing 5-yr-old baby into river
A woman has been apprehended by residents of Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State after she allegedly threw her five-year-old child into a river following instructions reportedly given by a self-acclaimed seer in Benin City.
Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen’s Club doubles
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria Mboko in a first-round doubles victory at the Queen’s Club on Tuesday.
Tinubu’s aide accuses Peter Obi of misinforming Nigerians on debt profile
In a counter-statement, Olusegun argued that the increase in Nigeria’s debt stock under the Tinubu administration was largely driven by exchange rate adjustments rather than fresh borrowing.
