By Udeme Akpan The Federal Government has called on host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to give maximum support to the proposed Dangote Industrial City and Deep Seaport project, describing it as a transformative initiative that will create opportunities for economic growth and community development. Representing the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, at the […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA – The Federal Government incurred an electricity tariff subsidy of N358.32 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it continued to bridge the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and the rates paid by consumers, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In its First […]

FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium’s football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was “inadmissible”.

..Emir Backs Party Candidates By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensified on Monday as aggrieved party leaders, including Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Lola Ashiru, and Senator Saliu Mustapha, warned that the party risks losing the 2027 general elections in the state unless President […]

By Haruna Aliyu BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects for allegedly threatening to kidnap a resident of Jega town unless he paid a N30 million ransom. The Command’s spokesman, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to him, the suspects allegedly targeted Aminu Garba after […]

Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Félix to the starting XI in place of Rafael Leão, who drops to the bench.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Allied People’s Movement (APM) says it is preparing to unveil a comprehensive governance blueprint aimed at reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy, overhauling the country’s security architecture and restoring public confidence in governance ahead of the 2027 general election. With households squeezed by rising prices, persistent insecurity and unemployment, the opposition […]

Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to remove the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA from the Treasury Single Account TSA.  Tinubu disclosed this on Monday when he commissioned two separate judiciary and legal sector projects in Abuja, insisting that providing infrastructure for the legal profession does not amount to executive […]

James has missed England’s matches against Panama, DR Congo and Mexico after sustaining the injury during the group-stage victory over Ghana, but is expected to resume full training this week.