…decide whether to remain in South Africa or return home to carefully assess the risks, warning that seeking assistance after the evacuation exercise has ended may come too late. She added that while lost properties and investments could be replaced, lives could not. She said, "Our citizens are strongly advised to take…

…in his previous match, but FIFA on Sunday suspended the ban for a year, making the forward eligible to play. Sources told AFP Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, asking him to review Balogun’s punishment. Former Liverpool manager Klopp, who is set to become the next Germany manager after Julian Nag…

…than 50 days after the abduction of the schoolchildren without any tangible effort toward their rescue, should rightly feel bitter and abandoned. “Since this unfortunate incident, I have spoken publicly about it twice, including appealing directly to the kidnappers to release the children. I also called the Governor tw…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of a flash flood risk alert for the first dekad of July (July 1-10). NiMET warns that widespread rainfall expected during the period could trigger flooding across 27 states as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. In the advisory, NiMet attributed the heightened…

…competitiveness within the domestic and regional markets. Industry operators, however, warn that without lower financing costs, improved infrastructure, better logistics and stronger government support for local raw material development, the country's manufacturing sector may struggle to fully harness opportunities und…

…a test missile launch in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, after nations in the region warned that Beijing was planning to test an intercontinental ballistic missile. "At 12:01 pm on July 6, a strategic nuclear submarine of China's People's Liberation Army Navy successfully launched a... strategic missile carrying a trainin…

…World Cup knockout match. Reflecting on the tournament, the former Manchester United forward described it as the most emotionally rewarding World Cup of his career. "It's been fantastic. It goes beyond the pitch. This is the World Cup I'll remember the most because of people's passion. It's even more this time; I don't…

…Kane penalty. Mexico refused to roll over and another controversial VAR review saw them awarded a penalty by Australian referee Alireza Faghani, Raul Jimenez slotting in to make it 3-2. England's increasingly weary line-up resisted wave after wave of Mexican pressure to hold on for a famous victory. "It was a crazy gam…

Political rallies are often dismissed as spectacles that bear little relationship to election outcomes. History has shown that large crowds do not necessarily translate into votes, just as modest gatherings do not always signal electoral weakness. Yet, there are moments when a political event becomes significant not be…

…as debt servicing now consumes a significant portion of available revenue. He warned that this crowding-out effect limits job creation, fuels inflation, and worsens Nigeria's foreign-exchange imbalance, with the naira trading at historically low levels. He argued that given the claimed revenue surpluses, the Tinubu adm…

…goes," the trader was quoted as saying. The report noted that the European jet fuel forward curve had weakened significantly after reaching record highs during the Middle East war, as traders now anticipate an oversupplied summer market amid weaker-than-expected aviation demand. According to Platts, part of S&P Global…

…to develop their personality, autonomy, critical thinking, self-control, self-awareness and contribution to the development of society. These four pillars are the framework on which universal education is built. Talking about system, is there anything inferior about the 6-3-3-4 Nigeria is running? To answer this, let u…

…has been severe and visible. Fuel-subsidy removal pushed transport costs sharply upward, while exchange-rate volatility fed into the prices of food, drugs and imported essentials. Public servants, teachers, junior workers and private-sector employees on fixed salaries have watched their incomes lose value long before p…

The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria may consider additional measures if attacks on its citizens in South Africa persist. This is as the country condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and demanded immediate investigations, warning that the continued targeting of foreigners, particular…

The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State on Sunday kicked off mobilisation for the 2027 general election with a statewide rally in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election and a celebration of the party's candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progress…

…Tinubu to suspend aspects of the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps, warning that altering the scheme's traditional structure could weaken one of the country's key institutions for national unity, discipline and emergency service. The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by…

…when they lost 1-0 to arch-rivals Argentina in the last 16. Gabriel Martinelli was rewarded for scoring the stoppage-time winner against Japan in the previous round, as the Arsenal winger replaced the injured Lucas Paqueta in the lone change to Brazil's line-up. Norway were boosted by the return of Julian Ryerson, the…

…healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more." Queiroz urged Ghana to push forward in the future, saying, "The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch." The former Real Madrid coach and Manchester United assistant coach added: "Reaching a higher level should never be the destination - i…

…It noted, however, that the allegations remain unproven but argued that they warrant an impartial and transparent investigation. Among its recommendations, CHRICED called for the establishment of an independent investigative panel comprising civil society representatives, anti-corruption experts and jurists to examine…

…not the player I used to be." The former Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid forward, however, insisted he was still contributing, pointing to his three goals at the tournament-two against Uzbekistan in the group stage and a penalty in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia in the last 32. Responding to repeated quest…

…reached out to FIFA seeking a review of the decision to send off the United States forward. However, the person said they could not provide further details about who specifically made the call or when it took place. “The person did not have details to share about who specifically made the call and when.” Balogun’s red…

The All Progressives Congress Senatorial aspirant for Kwara South, Sola Ajimati, has expressed confidence in the leadership and integrity of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, amid recent allegations and media reports surrounding his office. In a statement on Sunday, the APC chieftain said the grou…

…at the Oniru Palace, Oba Gbolahan Lawal urged party members to remain united and work towards the re-election of President Tinubu in 2027. He expressed confidence in the President’s leadership and said the administration still had more to contribute to the country’s development.

…remain accountable, reminding them that they would ultimately give account of their stewardship before God. Hamzat said Nigeria was endowed with intelligent and talented people but had continued to suffer setbacks because citizens often allowed minor differences to divide them. According to him, leadership should be dr…

…campaign, urging Nigerians to verify information before publishing, forwarding or sharing content on digital platforms. They also called on media organisations to establish dedicated verification desks and election fact-checking mechanisms, while urging development partners to continue supporting initiatives that promo…