Under Niger’s new law, same-sex relations will be punishable by a jail term of between five and less than 10 years and a fine.

“I want to seize this opportunity, on behalf of the entire House, to congratulate the three persons and wish them all the best in their new positions.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, all eyes will be on Mexico City’s legendary Estadio Azteca, the iconic venue selected to stage the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South Africa.

He warned that progress would remain slow if leaders continue to avoid difficult conversations and fail to take real action.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Mexico and Canada, attention will be on who emerges champion in the expanded 48-team tournament.

Growing public scrutiny has enveloped Nigeria’s airtime and data lending industry, as questions mount over the ownership and operations of companies linked to reports of “nine new operators” in the nation’s estimated N400 billion market.

The FIFA World Cup has produced some unforgettable opening matches over the years, with hosts and contenders often setting the tone for the tournament from the very first whistle.

The expanded 48-team era officially begins on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The chairman presented the party’s flag to the APC governorship candidate, Gov. Biodun Oyenbanji,, contesting for a second term in office.

The first group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic violence has arrived in Lagos.