2026 World Cup: Messi Tops World Cup Dribbling Charts
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has overtaken Spain’s Lamine Yamal to become the player with the most successful dribbles at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The 39-year-old reached the milestone during Argentina’s 2-1 comeback victory over England in Wednesday’s semi-final. Messi completed nine successful dribbles and provided two assists as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored […]
Tinubu Seeks Deeper Deloitte Partnership on Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing economic reforms, saying the measures are laying a strong foundation for Nigeria’s long-term growth despite the challenges they have posed. Speaking on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Ruwayda Redfearn, at the State House in Abuja, […]
Tunji-Ojo: Thousands Jailed for Minor Offences Freed
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that thousands of inmates in Nigerian correctional centers were imprisoned for minor offences that did not warrant incarceration. Speaking on Wednesday at the Regional Conference on the Classification of Prisoners and the Use of Technology in Prisons in Africa in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo said a review of correctional […]
Kogi Launches Rescue Operation After NECO Exam Kidnapping
The Kogi State Government has launched a multi-agency security operation to rescue four people abducted during the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations at Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo ordered the operation, which is being coordinated by the State Security Adviser, Jerry Omodara, with the support of […]
Delta Police Arrest Content Creator Over Woman’s Death
The Delta State Police Command has arrested popular content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman who later died while receiving treatment at a hospital. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, announced the arrest in a statement shared on X on Wednesday. According to the […]
Final Evacuation Flight Returns Nigerians from South Africa
The final evacuation flight carrying stranded Nigerians from South Africa arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, bringing the Federal Government’s airlift operation to a close. The Air Peace aircraft landed at about 11:30 a.m. with 315 evacuees on board, completing the government’s evacuation exercise coordinated in partnership with the airline and […]
ADC Seeks Probe, Urges Umahi to Step Aside
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to step aside pending an independent investigation into the death of Mary Habila, who reportedly died at his residence. The demand was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the ADC, […]
Sultan Declares July 16 First of Safar 1448AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Thursday, July 16, 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH following the non-sighting of the new crescent moon across Nigeria. The declaration was contained in a statement issued at the Sultan’s Palace in Sokoto […]
Funke Akindele Urges Youths to Embrace Skills, Hard Work
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has encouraged Nigerian youths to reject the pursuit of quick wealth and instead focus on acquiring practical skills and building successful careers through hard work. Speaking in a recent interview, Akindele reflected on her early struggles, saying she deliberately chose honest work despite having opportunities to take easier […]
Russian Model Goes Viral for Haaland Lookalike Videos
Russian model Anastasia Kostromina has become an internet sensation after a video highlighting her resemblance to Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland attracted millions of views on social media. The 24-year-old, who said friends and family had compared her to Haaland for years, decided to embrace the likeness after the Norwegian’s standout performances at […]
