…serve a suspension after being sent off, but FIFA’s disciplinary committee instead suspended the sanction, allowing him to feature in the United States’ last-16 defeat to Belgium. The decision raised questions, particularly after reports emerged that United States President Donald Trump and senior White House officials…

…Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, insisted Tehran had honoured its commitments under a memorandum of understanding signed last month. "There can only be mutual compliance," Araghchi said, maintaining that Iran had fulfilled its obligations.One of the major sticking points in negotiations remains the Strait of Ho…

…Schjelderup’s dipping effort beat England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. England responded just before the break through Bellingham, who latched onto Anthony Gordon’s pass before calmly finishing past Orjan Nyland in first-half stoppage time to restore parity. Jude Bellingham shines with brace as England edge Norway to Wo…

…German referee Rudolf Kreitlein but refused to leave the pitch, claiming he could not understand the official because he did not speak Spanish. As he walked off, Rattin bent an England corner flag and sat on a red carpet reserved for Queen Elizabeth II in protest. Recalling the incident years later, he said: “When I go…

…35-21 Wales: Los Pumas bounce back as Wales fail to build on strong start Argentina responded to their home loss against Scotland last weekend by comfortably defeating Wales in the Nations Championship; visitors outscored by five tries to three; Wales travel to South Africa to face world champions next Saturday Last Up…

…assures troops of continued support Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has provided food items and other essential supplies to military personnel stationed at the newly established military base in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state, as part of efforts to improve their welfare and appreciate…

…she knows of a graduate akara seller who is doing very well and now has 12 employees under him. The First Lady made this revelation on Saturday while speaking on the importance of supporting small businesses and vulnerable Nigerians.According to her, the graduate had started selling akara in Abuja because he could not…

The European Union has condemned the incidents of kidnapping, forced religious conversion, and child marriage in Pakistan, demanding the protection of girls in the South Asian nation. The EU Parliament highlighted the case of 13-year-old Maria Shahbaz, a Pakistani Christian girl who was abducted, converted to Islam, an…

…wash, with particular attention still given each day to cleaning areas such as the underarms, feet and intimate regions.To minimise skin damage, specialists advise using lukewarm rather than hot water, limiting showers to three or four minutes, and choosing gentle cleansing products such as shower oils, lipid-rich soap…

…the debate is closed. There is nothing else to debate."Obi maintained that if Umahi intended to challenge him in his capacity as a presidential candidate, the minister would first have to qualify for that position."If he is inviting me to a debate as a presidential candidate, then he has to become a presidential candid…

…State, Aminu Gwarzo, has urged all eligible residents who have yet to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission, especially youths and women, to make use of the commission’s new online portal and register from home using their National Identification Number before the July 24 deadline. In a statement…

…have to wait for government to fix everything,” he said. The permanent secretary commended the residents for maintaining their estates, and urged them to comply with the terms and conditions of their property allocation. He stressed the importance of paying insurance premiums, describing insurance as a critical safegua…

By Dapo Akinrefon Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, expressed delight over the rescue of the Oriire school pupils and teachers just as he promised to honour the civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in the process. Read Also: Photos: Makinde meets rescued Oriire victims at military hospit…

…leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election Osaeobo who contested under the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged as Chairman-elect after polling 98,994 votes across the council’s 10 wards. The Returning Officer for the election, Dr. Arodoye Nosakhare, announced the result at the Edo State Indepe…

…a pistol. Read Also: We’ll honour those who died in Oriire kidnap rescue operation – Makinde According to a statement by the force Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka on Saturday, the a native of Obinolu Ngodo Isiochi was apprehended on July 5, 2026, by operatives of the Isuochi Divisional Police Headq…

…previous administration, dismissing claims that the French Development Agency (AFD)-funded Ogun Urban Water Supply Project failed to achieve its objectives. Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. Open in WhatsApp The Corporation made the clarification in a statemen…

…its attention was drawn to videos shared on TikTok by a user identified as Ajibola Yetunde Aramide, who expressed concern over the occupants of a building located on Oluwatosin Alabi Street, Odofin Estate, Ibuaje. According to the police, “Mrs Aramide was seen in one of the videos knocking on the entrance gate of the p…

…such trauma. "The recurring incidents of kidnapping, particularly of schoolchildren, underscore the urgent need to strengthen our security architecture and make the protection of lives and property the foremost responsibility of government. "Our children deserve to learn in an atmosphere of safety, not fear. We must co…

…to Western countries, the continent’s fragmented health systems are collapsing under a rapidly rising disease burden that now kills more Africans annually than HIV, malaria, and tuberc Aliyu made the call during a panel session at the Best of ASCO Africa Conference, organised by the National Institute for Cancer Resear…

…cosmetics. In a video shared online, the lady had applied makeup for an event she attended. However, when she returned home, her father stopped her at the entrance and […]

A man captures his father’s unforgettable reaction as he watched his daughter share a kiss with her husband during her wedding ceremony. In the video, the bride and groom stood on the dance floor, surrounded by family and guests, as they prepared to seal the moment with a kiss. However, the man focused on his […]

…Taaooma, speaking on the sidelines of the United States Mission in Nigeria’s 250th Independence Day celebration in Lagos, admitted to occasionally running out of ideas, but finds creative ways to recharge. “It’s not like I don’t run out of ideas, but I obviously recoup and rejuvenate,” she said. “But one of the primary…

…“I’m talking about those women that hire men to impregnate them because they want to be independent, now several years down the line she is now realizing she needs a man. Run for you life my brother.” Social media users react The remarks have generated mixed reactions across social media platforms, with some users agre…

…across the 34 Local Government Areas has provided government with an immeasurable understanding of the enterprise landscape within our state," he explained. He urged the management of KASEDA to implement the initiative with urgency in line with government approval. According to him, the success of the programme should…

…to make history today,” she added. Pitbull was the first person to attempt the feat under official adjudication, meaning there was no previous record to beat. The Miami-born star’s hits include “Fireball”, “Timber”, “Time Of Our Lives”, and “On the Floor”. The post US rapper Pitbull sets bald cap world record at London…