Managers who reached most Champions League final
In the modern era of the UEFA Champions League, reaching the final once is often enough to define a manager’s legacy.
US commits to ending naval blockade in draft deal – Iran state TV
Iran has since kept a tight control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy conduit, while the US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and coasts since April 13.
Oil prices drop to $94.61 on US-Iran optimism
Oil prices plunged Wednesday on rekindled hopes for progress in US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.
Salah: Police raid Suleja blackspots, arrest 27 suspected criminals
The Nigeria Police Force in Niger State has arrested 27 suspected criminals during coordinated raids on identified blackspots and criminal hideouts in Suleja town ahead of the Salah festivities.
Bayelsa Police deploy reinforcements for Eid-el-Kabir, children’s day celebrations
The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State has deployed additional security personnel and operational assets across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations.
2027: Rivers ADC dismisses allegation of imposition of governorship candidate
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has dismissed allegations that its governorship primary election held on May 24, 2026, was manipulated to favour a preferred aspirant.
Children’s Day: CEE-HOPE demands urgency in rescue of kidnapped children
As Nigeria joins the global community to celebrate Children’s Day 2026, the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) has issued a strong call to the federal and state governments to urgently address the worsening insecurity threatening the lives and wellbeing of Nigerian children. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Betty […]
Children’s Day: ActionAid demands immediate rescue of abducted Oyo school children
The ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, on Wednesday called for the immediate rescue of schoolchildren abducted from Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The group made the demand as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. In a statement signed by its Country Director, […]
2027: YPP targets 10 states, to field candidates for all positions
…Reaffirms confidence in FCT leadership By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Young Progressives Party YPP has declared its intention to field candidates for all elective positions in the 2027 general elections, including the presidency, following the successful conduct of its State Congress in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. The congress, presided over by the party’s North […]
HURIWA decries rising attacks on NDLEA operatives, seeks special hazard fund
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Wednesday raised concerns over what it described as the rising wave of violent attacks on operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, warning that Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign is becoming increasingly dangerous for frontline officers.
Iran says US, Israel goal still to overthrow Islamic republic
Iran’s intelligence ministry said on Wednesday that the goal of the United States and Israel remained to overthrow the Islamic republic and break up the country.
