White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.
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.
FG says IMF report validates economic reforms
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 ongoing economic reform programme.
