Remarkably, it was Sweden’s first win of an otherwise dismal qualifying campaign, but one that moved them to the cusp of only a second World Cup appearance in 20 years.

Sarah Mullally, 63, made history on Wednesday as the first woman to become the top cleric of the Church of England, the mother church of the world’s 85 million-strong Anglican community.

It comes as Iran has struck US interests in Gulf countries in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks that sparked the Middle East war on February 28.

Italy’s bid to end a 12-year World Cup absence will continue after beating Northern Ireland 2-0 on Thursday to reach the play-off final.

Adelabu said that the sector’s revenue grew by 70 per cent in 2024, while government liabilities were reduced by about N700 billion, reflecting improved efficiency and cost recovery mechanisms.

The spokesperson for the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, said the adjustment represents a downward review of the refinery’s pricing template, driven by developments in the global oil market.

The victim posted a distress video on TikTok on March 22, saying she was undergoing treatment in an undisclosed hospital and pleading for help.

Adesanya was on Thursday arraigned before the Magistrate Court at Isabo, Abeokuta, on four counts charge bordering on conspiracy, supply of drugs for unlawful abortion and murder of Ariyo.

The 2029 edition will instead be held at The Peacock Theater, part of the vast LA LIVE complex, next to the Crypto.com Arena, home to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Foremost energy firm, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited, has rejected the implications of a recent Federal High Court ruling, ordering the forfeiture of its assets, maintaining that the decision did not establish any wrongdoing against the company or its leadership.

Saraki said it would be unfair to hold the president responsible for the legal battles instituted against him under a previous administration.

Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said on Thursday that the operation was carried out by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny under the Eastern Naval Command.

Tinubu, in a statement read, described the late diplomat as “an accounting icon, administrator and one of Nigeria’s finest elder statesmen,” whose life was defined by “integrity, hard work and patriotism.”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that it is fully set to host its national convention following a final inspection of the venue by the party’s venue sub-committee on Thursday.

Israel’s main opposition leader Yair Lapid accused the government on Thursday of steering the country towards a “security disaster” because of a shortage of combat soldiers.