…from finding a breakthrough.The decisive moment came after the restart when France were awarded a penalty after Desire Doue was brought down inside the box.Captain Kylian Mbappe converted from the spot, calmly sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to score the only goal of the contest and seal France’s passage into the…

…major government infrastructure projects executed outside the formal budget framework, warning that the practice complicates fiscal and monetary policy coordination, weakens oversight and transparency, and obscures the true size of Nigeria's fiscal deficit. The Fund, however, noted that the Federal Government had begun…

…of its second close, bringing total commitments to $30 million as it advances toward a $40 million target. Led by partners Maelis Carraro, Maxime Bayen, Olúwatóyìn Emmanuel-Olubake, and Amolo Ng’weno, Catalyst Fund noted that it expects to increase its portfolio to about 40 startups across Africa with its fund. The sec…

…ungodly and symptomatic of a dangerous erosion of moral values. The organisation warned that misinformation, rumours and false accusations are increasingly becoming triggers for mob violence. JNI urged authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into both the mob attack and allegations surrounding the conduct of…

…thousands of people on the National Mall. On stage, he hailed also veterans from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. But he then hailed the latter two as examples of the battle against “communists” — reprising his message from his speech on Friday night at the iconic Mount Rushmore monument. “Our warriors did…

Former Fenerbahce striker, Serdar Dursun, has questioned whether Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, possesses the technical qualities required to succeed at Barcelona, despite acknowledging the Nigerian's overall ability following another prolific season with Galatasaray, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen finished…

…contest. Nigeria has consistently been one of the contenders, so it is always a tug of war," Busari said before the match. Nigeria entered the final round on the back of an 11-0 aggregate victory over Guinea, having also won three warm-up friendlies without conceding a goal, with captain Harmony Chidi scoring five time…

…weaponised to settle personal scores, sideline original party owners, loyal party stalwarts, and forcefully plant political neophytes. Despite all, we are happy that truth prevailed," Asagunla said. He accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of displaying what he described as "short political memory," arguing that the party…

…states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to him, before the floods, NiSHA had performed its forecasting using several models, saying, "This is something we foresaw, we saw it coming." He warned, "As we speak now, with the flooding happen…

…drag the party to court, stakeholders demand fresh representation, and a chieftain warns of simmering anger within the party's ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development, nonetheless, the APC said it is an internal process which is being addressed internally. Former senator representing Ekiti North, Ayo…

…and unchecked construction along waterways. Environmental experts have repeatedly warned that the increasing intensity of rainfall, compounded by climate change, will continue to overwhelm existing drainage infrastructure unless governments invest more aggressively in flood control and environmental management. The rec…

…asthma or breathing problems are particularly vulnerable," the worker said. Delapidated ward at Egbema General Hospital Vulnerable elderly not spared For 59-year-old Margaret Vikuah, the effects of living in the shadow of gas flares are reflected in nearly every aspect of her life. The cassava farmer and garri processo…

…being "rich," that was clearly referring to private resources. Usually, when people like Warren Buffett or Aliko Dangote speak in the same way, the world can track the authority behind their words. If the funds to which Mrs Tinubu says she is providing are public funds, were they appropriated by the National Assembly?…

…the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, describing it as a strategic step towards diversifying Nigeria's economy. He said Bayelsa followed suit by creating its own Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in June 2024 to drive the blue economy component of the state's A-S-S-U-R-E-D Prosperity Agenda. Diri said the…

…to the Federal Ministry of Finance for immediate settlement," it stated. NERC further warned that the current subsidy regime leaves the Federal Government exposed to uncertain and potentially rising financial obligations, saying, "The open-ended nature of the subsidy exposes the FGN to indeterminate subsidy obligations…

…surprise but also a profound demonstration of your love, confidence, and goodwill towards my person and the church. I received that kind gesture with deep humility and immense gratitude, and I remain sincerely thankful for your encouragement. Your distinguished service to our nation, together with your exemplary Christ…

The organisers of the Galaxy Music Awards have unveiled Kalakuta as the theme for the seventh edition of the awards, describing it as a tribute to the legacy of afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and the fearless spirit that continues to define Nigerian music. The announcement was made at a press conference recentl…

…concerns that progress in child health remains fragile and uneven. Health experts warn that behind these numbers are children whose illnesses are not only preventable but often deadly if untreated. Malaria: the leading killer disease Malaria remains the single largest contributor to child illness in Nigeria. With over…

…for Nigerian business discovery platform, Wetinuneed, as the company seeks to boost awareness of its digital services. The skit, shared on Wetinuneed's Instagram page, shows Sabinus in an office setting interacting with individuals looking for solutions related to business advertising, property searches, investment opp…

…cases we are currently handling. It is particularly sensitive because we are moving towards another election cycle, and it speaks directly to the credibility of one of the most important databases in the country. Because of that, we treated it with the utmost urgency. INEC officials have appeared before us more than on…

"Host communities deserve to benefit from the resources in their land, and there will be consequences for those who ignore that responsibility."

…have lost their residences in the quakes. Hospitals are stretched, with experts warning of the risk of disease outbreaks. For Víctor Colivert, the most important thing is staying by the side of his nephew's body, recovered from a building's wreckage and now in a black body bag. He fears losing it in the chaos. His fami…

…attract investment. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the projects were first awarded in 2021 at a combined cost of about N55bn but were delayed due to insecurity. He explained that the contracts were later reviewed, with the Bama-Banki Road now valued at N70bn and the Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala Road at N67bn. Umahi sa…

…Mathematics graduate (CGPA: 4.76/5.0) from UNILORIN. ''I'm happy to have been awarded a fully funded Master's scholarship in Mathematics at the University of Calabria, Italy." Saraki responded, "Dear Blessing, I just came across your tweet, and it truly inspired me. To graduate with a First Class in Mathematics from UN…

…recordings, transcripts, correspondence, electronic communications and digital metadata, warning that any destruction or alteration of evidence could be relied upon in future court proceedings. The solicitors warned that failure to comply with the demands within seven days would leave their client with no option but to…