Remi Tinubu sparks debate after urging Nigerians to start akara, corn businesses
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has come under fire on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale ventures such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, saying the businesses require little capital to begin.
World Cup 2026: Ecuador declares public holiday after win over Germany to reach last 32
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a national holiday after the country’s football team secured a shock 2-1 victory over Germany to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Noboa announced the decision in a post on X on Friday, praising the players and coaching staff for overcoming criticism to deliver […]
Pope begins cardinals’ gathering with anti-war message
The closed-door assembly — known as a “consistory” — ends on Saturday and is intended to discuss a variety of global challenges facing the Catholic Church.
Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I decider.
Greater PPP’ll further develop Nigeria – Ambassadorial nominee
By Sebastine Obasi Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, an ambassadorial nominee, has said that greater private-public-partnership (PPP) is highly needed to industrialise Nigeria. He opined that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has initiated and implementing policies, programmes and projects that will catapult Nigeria to greater development and become a cynosure in the comity of nations. He, therefore, […]
Troops rescue 53 hostages, foil terrorists’ attack in Borno
The troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 after dismantling a roadblock mounted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Buratai–Kamuya road in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno.
List of teams qualified for World Cup last 32
The Netherlands wrapped up their first round campaign with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia to top Group F, just ahead of Japan, who drew 1-1 with Sweden to finish in second place.
Davido drops ‘I Know Who I Be’, first single of 2026
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his highly anticipated soundtrack, ‘I Know Who I Be’.
EU, GIZ donates 200kW solar facility to SON
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The European Union, EU, has donated a 200kW solar PV power system to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lagos, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo De Luca, said the EU and Germany have been working closely with SON to deliver the solar […]
Mushin blast caused by mechanical failure, not bomb – CP Fatai
‘Preliminary observations and reports received at the scene raised concerns about the possibility of an IED explosion’
List of worst World Cup performances
Tunisia’s miserable World Cup campaign ended with zero points and a minus-10 goal difference after three Group F games following a 3-1 defeat by the Netherlands on Thursday.
