…received, including players who were not on the list.” The Dutch tactician, who masterminded Nigeria’s dramatic triumph at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, recounted how his gold medal was stolen from him. “I don’t know how the medal was collected from me; I only know that when the players went upstairs, an official sto…

…shock 3-2 opening defeat to tournament debutants Malawi, leaving Justine Madugu’s side under intense pressure heading into the Zambia fixture. Their task became even tougher just before halftime when defender Oluwatosin Demehin was sent off for bringing down Zambia captain Barbra Banda, forcing the Super Falcons to pla…

…of Nigeria and Onadeko, bringing to an end an eight-year trial instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. On Saturday, the ICPC’s spokesman, John Odey, had in a statement said the judge found Onadeko guilty on count 11 for making inconsistent statements and acquitted him on c…

…now found themselves burying loved ones instead of preparing their farms. Children wandered through the ruins, searching for anything that could be salvaged from homes reduced to ashes. But perhaps the most heartbreaking scene was unfolding several kilometres away in a hospital ward. There, the only surviving child fro…

…Instagram!"I'll be home before dinner," Gabriel said, adjusting his white polo shirt.I handed him his travel mug without even looking up. "You always say that. Are you riding with the guys today?""Just meeting them at the clubhouse," he replied, casual as breathing.He leaned over and kissed my forehead the way he had e…

…of Oyo State and presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the economic policies of the All Progressives Congress-led administration under President Bola Tinubu, describing the simultaneous removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the naira as a double blow to Nigerians’ welfar…

…operation by detectives attached to the unit. According to him, the suspects were apprehended at a warehouse located at Number 7A Otto Causeway, Otto, Lagos, where they were allegedly repackaging suspected adulterated pharmaceutical products for distribution to various parts of Nigeria. Fatai said the operation followe…

…further explained that the suspect was entrusted with ₦10,500,000.00 but allegedly absconded with the money. “Through intelligence gathering and technical investigation, the suspect’s phone was successfully tracked, leading to her arrest in Gombe State,” the PPRO stated. According to him, the case has also been transfe…

…including aggravated child molestation, sodomy and s£xu@l battery against a child under 16. The Hapeville Police Department told Fox 5 Atlanta that the incident occurred at the Embassy Suites in the 3400 block of International Boulevard. "As a result of the investigation, Sidney Favors (Sidney Starr), a reality televis…

…in a person losing American citizenship, noting that such cases are rare and occur only under specific legal circumstances.According to information published by the US government, citizenship may be lost voluntarily or involuntarily, depending on an individual's actions and intent under US law.The US government has out…

…Petroleum Company Limited to refinance the outstanding balance of approximately $1.5bn under the original 2023 facility while unlocking an additional $3bn in liquidity to strengthen Nigeria’s external reserves and support ongoing fiscal and infrastructure priorities. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media a…

The UK government has published guidance on who qualifies for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), covering nine distinct categories of applicantsWorkers, family members, Commonwealth citizens, and refugees are among those who may be eligible to settle permanently in BritainThe residency period required to qualify for ILR…

…linked to the Trump Organisation in 2021, saying the decision followed an anti-money laundering review and was not politically motivated, CNN alongside other multiple media reported on Monday. Capital One PUNCH Online reports that Capital One is one of the largest banks in the United States The disclosure was made in a…

…transformed Lollapalooza's grounds into a muddy mess over the weekend, with festival attendees jokingly turning the soaked areas into their own "mud fight club." Watch the video below....................................... @franswlrld things are happening are lolla ... wait for it #wlw #lollapalooza #chicago @averyyjac…

…r0bbery operation in Rivers State. According to reports, the suspect was apprehended by a group of area boys after he allegedly stole a young lady's phone while they were inside a bus. The group had begun a physical assault on the suspect before police officers arrived at the scene, took control of the situation, handc…

Abducted Kaduna mother and her children regain freedom after 180 days in captivity A mother and her three children who were abducted from Ariko village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State have regained their freedom after spending 180 days in captivity. The woman, who was pregnant when she was kidnapped alo…

…to end the months-long conflict. The conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran underscore the uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts, with both sides continuing to send mixed signals even as regional mediation over the Strait of Hormuz gathers pace. by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 7:01 PM | Share this Story

…Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on three -count amended charges bordering on obtaining by false pretence Specifically, he collected the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000.00) by false pretence from Mr. Kayode Aina Samuel under the pretext that he will get a bid for an auctio…

…from security forces. The Base Information Officer, NNS VICTORY, Lieutenant-Commander Sulaiman Bala, disclosed this in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday. Bala said no arrests were made during the operation as the suspects fled upon sighting the approaching naval gunboats. He noted that the raid was part of ongoin…

…"The most pungent and obscene thing I've ever smelled."Thomas said he needed Paula to understand that avoiding artificial scents was a relationship boundary. He said: "I really need Paula to come up to speed on this and just accept that this is a boundary that I need in a relationship for us to be together." He also…

…Only God knows his fate now," the source added. In the viral Live session, King Pedro condemned the soldier for begging while in a military uniform. "You have been in the Army for five years, and you are wearing a military uniform to come on live stream to beg for money. You don't have respect for that uniform. They sh…

…more difficult. “If you feel that you have a valuable reason and tangible evidence, tender it to the court for them to decide. You see all these things now with the posts online. Nigeria is too toxic. The only thing they’re going to do is pick their own side.” ‘Go back and reconcile with your family’ Waga G repeatedly…

…encouraging towards the Ukrainian leader. According to Ukrainian media, Stefanishyna is under investigation by the country’s anti-corruption agency on suspicion of wrongdoing, although she has not been formally accused. Zelensky, who made a controversial government reshuffle in July, has not yet announced who will repl…

…Nigerians to increase their patronage of locally made products, saying the country's dependence on imported goods was limiting industrial growth and job creation. He said: "We cannot create the kind of jobs we want with all of us using foreign or imported goods."Soludo criticised the continued preference for foreign-ma…

…repeatedly telling medical staff that she did not wish to attend appointments or undergo tests," the judge said. "Your mother's pension and benefits continued to be paid into her bank accounts which you were able to access."The court heard that Phillips continued receiving around £78,000 in benefits and pension payme…