…over Morocco, ending the Atlas Lions’ impressive tournament run. Didier Deschamps’ side secured a third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance through second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele at Boston Stadium. Mbappe recovers from penalty miss France dominated much of the contest but were forced t…

…Bi-National Commission, a platform where both governments discuss trade, investment, security, diplomacy and other areas of cooperation. Although Ghanaian officials described the trip as a state visit, South Africa insists it was a bilateral commission meeting that had been planned months in advance. The meeting was ex…

…national development. He described their commitment as evidence of growing interest in securing Nigeria's future through collective responsibility and patriotism. "I assure Nigerians of unwavering dedication to our mandate. "This administration will remain committed to fulfilling its vision of building a better nation…

…panel led by Justice Gabriel Omoniyi Kolawole, the appellate court held that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Bello committed the offence of m8rder and was also guilty of unlawful possession of human parts. The court ruled that the trial court properly evaluated the evidence presented before it and a…

…mother to de@th with a machete, shoving the blade down her throat and into her liver, prosecutors said Wednesday, July 8.Armel Crawford, 26, was arraigned on murd£r charges for k!lling his mother, 61-year-old Joanne Crawford, in their Far Rockaway home, on Tuesday morning, July 7, according to police and prosecutors."T…

…also showed that demand for foreign exchange remained concentrated in the productive sectors. The industrial sector accounted for the largest share of visible import FX utilisation at 37.90 percent, followed by manufactured products with 25.04 percent and the oil sector with 19.63 percent, reflecting continued reliance…

…executives on an international training and study tour focused on governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory readiness. The initiative comes as Nigerian financial institutions position themselves for the next phase of digital financial services, with Open Banking expected to reshape how banks, fintechs,…

…to the DJ's supporters and anyone with access to the Presidency to intervene and help secure his release."Please, fans and well wishers please. People that like Chicken and people that are close with the presidency please forgive Chicken. He is not that okay. We are just managing him. Chicken is my own personal project…

…successfully apprehended, while the item suspected to be a human sk&ll was recovered and secured as an exhibit. The suspect was immediately taken into police custody for further investigation. During interrogation, Shittu Isah confessed to having exhumed the suspected human sk$ll from a Muslim burial ground in Ijio. He…

…England. "After an impressive breakthrough campaign, making 28 appearances in France's second tier during the 2018/19 season, Illan joined then-Championship side Leeds United on a season-long loan in August 2019. He made his Leeds debut at Emirates Stadium in an FA Cup third-round tie in January 2020. Following Leeds'…

…the insurgents' enclave. Troops recovered two Tecno mobile phones and N593,500 from the second group. All six individuals had been screened, documented and taken into custody by the 192 Battalion (Motorised) for further investigation. The two adult male suspects, believed to have had links with the insurgents, as well…

…his call for the establishment of state police as part of broader efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.Recounting the ordeal, the governor said the kidnappers demanded N300 million for the release of his brothers, but he refused to negotiate or make any payment."My own brothers were kidnapped in 2019, and th…

Insecurity: President Tinubu meets service chiefs In a bid to stem the tide of insecurity across the country, President Tinubu today July 9, in the State House, had a closed door meeting with security chiefs as well as his Special Adviser on Homeland Security, Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (retd.). The closed-door me…

…of the accident. "I’m grateful. I’m really grateful honestly because that’s like a second chance for me and I know things will get better for me," she stated. Appeals for Support Appealing to the public, Eniola urged Nigerians to financially support her to help her get back on her feet. "This is me begging for help. I…

…Eriksen is set to continue his rehabilitation in Denmark after collapsing for a second time last month; his current club, Wolfsburg have confirmed. The former Manchester United and Tottenham star clutched his chest and fell to the floor during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on June 7, almost five years after he suf…

Police and troops rescue kidnapped INEC staff, repel bandit attacks in Zamfara A joint security operation involving the Zamfara State Police Command and military personnel has rescued a kidnapped staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and thwarted coordinated bandit attacks following separ…

…not by invective. A government that answers every criticism with abuse projects insecurity, not confidence." He further argued that administrative focus has been severely misplaced, stressing that political rivals are not the true threats facing the federation. He urged the Tinubu administration to redirect its energy…

…while serving as the chairman of the CCT. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecuting counsel, Christopher Mshelia, had prayed the court for a day for trial and that the defendant be remanded at the correctional centre. Counsel to Mr Umar informed the court of the bail application filed on behalf of his client an…

…on Wednesday, July 8, said he has spent years investigating what he described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and argued that while the administration of US President Donald Trump made significant gains in degrading the capabilities of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), de@dly at…

…that officials closest to the core of executive administration such as chiefs of staff, secretaries to the government, and finance heads are frequently targeted by individuals seeking to disrupt or embarrass a sitting government.The Minister maintained that if the grievances were genuine, Adeyemi should confront the ch…

…a full constitutional amendment.Legal analysts note that the administration's chances of securing a new hearing remain exceedingly low. The Supreme Court rarely grants petitions for rehearing, and several decades have passed since the court last allowed a retrial after a final ruling had been officially issued in an ar…

…has been closely followed by members of the public, particularly within the education sector, where concerns have been raised about the safety of teachers in schools. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 3:50 PM | Share this Story

…anthem. Returning athletes must also pass multiple rigorous doping evaluations before securing event clearance, while individual sports federations retain the autonomous right to decide whether to permit neutral participation at their specific events.Officials in Ukraine criticized the regulatory softening by the IOC a…

…came into power 87 million Nigerians were in poverty but today it's 140 million. "Insecurity has gotten worse. Which hope are they going to renew again? You can't renew failure. "I am not desperate to be President of Nigeria. There's a way you will fail in school, they will ask you to leave the school. "People who had…

…guaranteed rights to dignity, personal liberty, and life as provided under Sections 35, 36, 37, and 41 of the 1999 Constitution. The suit sought declarations that the deceased was subjected to unlawful treatment inconsistent with his fundamental rights and requested compensation for the alleged violations under Section…