…But Germany fought back to take all three points, thanks to a brace from substitute Deniz Undav. They now join co-hosts Mexico and USA who are already through to the knockouts of the tournament. 2026 World Cup: Three teams qualify for Round of 32

…another captive ...Igboho threatens showdown, gives ultimatum By Adeola Badru The worsening wave of violent crime across Oyo State has taken a grim turn with the reported killing of a pregnant woman allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani kidnappers, despite ongoing ransom negotiations. This development came amid growin…

…election. The Returning Officer for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, who declared the results at about 3:13 a.m. on Sunday, said that Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes. Oladiji, a professor and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, said that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic…

…added. The Independent National Electoral Commission's Returning Officer, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, announced the result at about 3:13 a.m. on Sunday, declaring Oyebanji winner after he secured 319,224 votes in the election conducted across the state’s 16 local government areas. According to Oladiji, who is the Vice-Chanc…

…hubris. A friend of the president, very committed to his re-election, jokingly said "eniyan wa ti fi enu ja eran sobe ju" (our man, the president, overboasted). If you ask for no pity, then meet your self-imposed delivery deadlines. You won't be qualified for understanding or patience for delayed results. Both require…

…boys who were 'produced' but never raised," she further lamented. At the risk of awakening the old ghost of the North-South dichotomy, Dr. Buhari was merely restating a warning issued more than six decades ago by Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Renowned for his almost obsessive faith in the transformative power of education, Aw…

…the Minister of Defence, and other security chiefs, the silence from Oriire remains deafening. Whatever their strategy, the kidnapped victims must be rescued immediately. Added to this is the idea of shutting schools in solidarity with the Oriire kidnap victims. This is a double-edged sword, so to speak. Here you are,…

…his political insensitivity. 4) The outbreak of cholera resulted from the people's unhygienic living habit. 5) The war obviously resulted from lack of political, religious and racial tolerance. 6) Lack of adequate preparation resulted in mass failure. 7) Distorted understanding of the situation resulted in a wrong asse…

…some of whose resources they had been tapping along the coast of the Bights of Benin and Biafra. But the interior of the territory remained a closed book, and its vast wealth unexplored and unexploited. In contemplating the exploration and exploitation of the country's interior, the first problem that had to be solved…

…say. You don't have to be Makinde's lackey to recognize this fact. It was this undeniable reality, this resistance to a pseudo-federal narrative, that Bwala came to break. He failed woefully. Resorting to ad hominem attacks, regime lickspittles broad-brush Brown, Bwala's interviewer, one of Ibadan's best broadcasters,…

…political activities, giving the impression that they care less about what is happening to the less privileged! In the same Oyo state that toddlers and school children are spending weeks in captivity while a teacher was beheaded in a most horrendous manner, the state governor not only went ahead to declare a presidenti…

…has become, especially in being data-driven and theoretically rigorous in deepening scholarly analyses for more nuanced micro- and macro-level understanding of complex political issues, the more it keeps widening the relevance and expectation gaps. These gaps affect not only the chance at transdisciplinarity for politi…

…not about leaving Nigeria. This is about expanding Nigeria's cultural footprint, strengthening African institutions, and ensuring that our music, our creators, and our stories continue to command their rightful place on the world stage," he said. Animashaun further maintained that taking the award ceremony beyond Niger…

…to their countries of origin. For example, Germany has returned some of the looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, and some charities and colleges in the United Kingdom have done the same. While some people see restitution as an important step toward justice and healing, many still think it only involves returning physical o…

…now, so I try to give my lovely viewers something that takes their minds off what's happening around us for a few hours and lets them laugh. Of course, there must still be a strong plot and a good lesson to take away by the time you're done watching the movie. I always make sure of that. Looking back, how did your Noll…

Four-time champions Germany came from behind to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Group E, booking their

…left behind was one worthy of admiration and emulation. Pastor Odejobi noted that listening to the testimonies stirred a positive sense of envy in him, not because of titles or achievements, but because of the quality of life, Godly character and spiritual influence the late cleric built over decades of faithful servic…

Real Madrid have denied reports linking the club with a bumper €200 million move for Bayern Munich and France winger

Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 as substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday. Franck Kessie turned in from close range to give the Ivorians a 30th-minute lead, but Undav volleyed home midway through the se…

…and eradicating the menace of cultism and kidnapping in the state, as well as strengthening the administration of criminal justice. According to him, “I write at the instance of the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to formally request Your Lordship to constitute a Special Court…

…community to this problem, have repeatedly accused France, claiming that Paris uses Benin’s territory to coordinate militant attacks on Niger. In their opinion, the French expected that these attacks would provoke a further cooling of diplomatic relations between Niger and Benin. Nevertheless, recent political changes…

…State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso, along with his management team and senior officers of the command. Addressing officers and men of the command, DIG Onwuemelie emphasised the need for professionalism, discipline, accountability and intelligence-led policing. He urged officers to remain committed to the…

Could the United States really win the World Cup? After two opening victories, by an aggregate 6-1 scoreline, that is the wildly optimistic question being posed to many US television pundits, including Fox’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who answered a simple “Yes.” While aware they are still vast underdogs against traditional p…

…announced on Saturday. Rudi Garcia’s side face Iran on Sunday looking to build on an opening 1-1 draw with Egypt, but will do so without Manchester City player Doku. “Due to illness, Jeremy Doku will not be part of the squad for our upcoming game against Iran,” Belgium posted on social media. Doku started against Egypt…

…him with information regarding the status of the case, had on multiple occasions denied him such information. “Each time I sought information, the prosecutor explained that he was busy. It was only after considerable pressure that he reluctantly informed me that the matter had been scheduled for hearing on Thursday, Ju…