…encounter, which his team lost 1-0, that this was his final World Cup. Asked afterwards about what comes next, he said: "It was my last World Cup, yes, but I'll have time to think about the rest, to be with my family, not make rash decisions, and just get on with life." The Portugal captain and one of the best football…

…visa. Fresh out of university, Robert had little margin for error. He secured a software engineering job before proceeding to the compulsory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). During his service year, he earned about ₦150,000 ($349) monthly and moved in with his cousin instead of renting his own place, reduc…

…in health, construction, occupational safety and labour have called for stronger awareness and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria. The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in c…

…by the local government council officials are working with the security agencies towards addressing the crisis, but normalcy is restored in the area," Abiodun narrated. On Thursday, Abiodun released an update on the crisis where he revealed the killing of the 15 people in the two bedroom flat. "Furthermore, on 1/7/2026…

…insisting that no such agency existed under President Bola Tinubu's administration, and warned Nigerians against dealing with individuals claiming to represent it. The Presidency subsequently said Adeyemi, who had presented himself as Director-General of the council, is standing trial on charges bordering on alleged fo…

***Court awards N100m fine against ADC chieftain over suit against judges By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA - The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today hear substantive appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister African Democratic Congress, ADC, and…

…by tanker trucks and container-laden vehicles lining the Mile 2 axis and stretching towards Apapa, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Speaking on the development, NPA spokesman, Ikechukwu Onyemechara, said government agencies have put measures in place to ensure swift intervention whenever traffic challenges arise o…

…He, however, expressed concern over the continued migration of health workers abroad, warning that brain drain is weakening Nigeria's healthcare system. "Brain drain continues to strip our hospitals of experienced specialists," he said, adding that inflation has further reduced the real value of healthcare workers' ear…

…goods into the country, why then do people still move their goods to Cotonou? I am aware that a lot of importers are discouraged from bringing their goods into the country because of the high tariffs." Responding, Adeniyi said the policy implementation began in May. Leke Abejide, chairman of the committee, described th…

…expands public knowledge about Africa through the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards. Nigeria emerged strongly in the competition, with two journalists Rakiya Muhammad and Adewale securing first and second place honours for stories on migration and women's cricket respectively, while Kenya's Angeline Ochieng rec…

…over plans to introduce a diploma programme and a technicians' cadre in physiotherapy, warning that the move could compromise patient safety and the quality of rehabilitation services in Nigeria. The specialists argued that physiotherapy is a highly specialised healthcare profession that requires comprehensive universi…

…progress with a superb low drive from outside the box on the 90th minute. Brazil were awarded a stoppage-time penalty of their own after referee Ismail Elfath ruled that Leo Ostigard had elbowed Casemiro, and Neymar converted, but it was not enough to alter the outcome. Norway goalkeeper, Orjan Nyland, was influential…

…Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, representing a significant step forward in agricultural science and technology collaboration between both countries. The shipment, which arrived on June 17, consists of four specialised machines designed to improve efficiency throughout the entire cassava production proc…

…mineral deposits but because they deliberately build institutions that uphold justice, reward excellence, encourage innovation and protect the public interest. In his speech, Delta 's APBN Chairman,Timi Afolabi, explained that the theme of the forum was selected with deliberate intent,adding that sustainable national d…

…cloud security firm Sysdig said they'd documented the first known case of "agentic ransomware." It was an extortion operation, dubbed JadePuffer, in which an AI agent - not a human - handled the technical execution of a real-world cyberattack from start to finish. The agent broke into a vulnerable server, stole credent…

…equipment is not installed once and forgotten. Navigation systems age rapidly. Software platforms require regular upgrades. Surveillance systems must continuously evolve to meet emerging international standards. Communication infrastructure requires constant maintenance. Equipment failures are not mere operational inco…

…part of the government and the governed on why fraud appears to have been elevated and rewarded in our clime more than honesty, integrity and merit. It is an ugly scenario, on a monumental scale, that does not call for the customary grandstanding and routine rebuttals by Tinubu's aides. In simple terms, this scandal is…

…pledged support for fibre rollout initiatives, including improved regulation and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing vandalism and infrastructure damage. Chief Executive of Open Access Data Centres, Dr Ayotunde Coker, said infrastructure sharing could significantly reduce deployment costs and improve long‑term…

…term. He said Nigeria's political elite reached an unwritten consensus after the civil war to preserve national unity by alternating presidential power between the North and South. "After the civil war, our leaders agreed that Nigeria should not continue on the old path. There is an understanding about regional balance…

…with the exchange rate improving to N1,372.40 per dollar. The currency maintained its upward trajectory on Thursday, July 2, closing at N1,370.15 against the dollar. The official market ended the week positively on Friday, July 3, with the Naira strengthening slightly to N1,370.19 per dollar. Monday's appreciation rein…

…to quality medicines. Activities will commence on July 27 with a health insurance awareness walk themed, “Health Insurance for All: Leaving No One Behind,” to be led by the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, alongside the ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Ig…

…outside. Monica alleged that the assailants manhandled her husband and shot him afterwards. "They came by 1 a.m., broke our door and brought my husband and me outside. I was even naked when we were brought outside. They started beating my husband and shot him. "They wanted to kill me too, but one of them said they shou…

…1-0 victory over Portugal in a tense Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium. The veteran forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been widely tipped to be making his final appearance at the tournament, could not inspire a breakthrough as Portugal fell to a stoppage-time blow. Ronaldo led the line with his usual intensity along…

…in recent months, at different times backing the decentralisation of policing while also warning that Nigeria may not yet be structurally ready for as many as 36 separate state police forces, suggesting a regional or geopolitical zone-based model as a possible middle ground.

…past Austria 3-0 in the previous round. Portugal will once again look to veteran forward Ronaldo for inspiration as they seek a place in the semi-finals, with the 41-year-old leading an attack that also features Félix and Pedro Neto. Spain’s midfield is anchored by Rodri, with Pedri and Dani Olmo providing creativity b…