…is a close ally of former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, whose son Flavio is running against Lula in October presidential elections. His administration is threatening Brazil with new tariffs over alleged unfair trade practices. Last year, Trump’s administration hit Brazil with steep tariffs over a coup trial agai…

…a red card received in the team's win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, preceding Sunday's stunning announcement that he would be available for the cohosts' last-16 clash against Belgium in Seattle on Monday night. Sources have told the Guardian that Trump made three calls to Fifa, starting from Wednesday, to ensure that th…

England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star, Folarin Balogun, after an intervention from Donald Trump triggered uproar. A day of gripping drama on and off the field was crowned by an epic contest at Mexico City's Est…

…is done soon, the damage will become worse, and motorists will continue to suffer unnecessarily," another commuter, Sulaimon Lawal, said. The state Commissioner for Works, Ade Akinsanya, could not be reached for comments as calls made to her telephone line on Sunday were not responded to. A text message sent to him had…

…is built. Talking about system, is there anything inferior about the 6-3-3-4 Nigeria is running? To answer this, let us examine that of China, which has used education and vision to vastly improve the lives of its 1.4 billion citizens and transformed a hitherto backward, underdeveloped country to the second-largest eco…

…policing, dismantling criminal syndicates, arresting kidnappers, terrorists, gunrunners, and other violent offenders, while strengthening border security and community policing. The growing collaboration among the Police, the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services, INTERPOL, and other partners reflects a clear…

…Iroegbu was allegedly tortured to death by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in Sunnyside, Pretoria, Joe was reportedly shot dead by unidentified criminals outside his shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga. In separate statements issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesbu…

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Manchester City striker Haaland headed Norway into the lead on 79 minutes and then crashed in a second in the 90th minute at the MetLife Stadium to bury Brazil’s hopes of a sixth World Cup crow…

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Haaland headed Norway into the lead on 79 minutes and then crashed in a second in the 90th minute at MetLife Stadium to bury Brazil's hopes of a sixth World Cup crown. N…

…those with tinted glass permits, insisting that the exercise is not intended to cause unnecessary inconvenience to motorists. The exercise, which recently commenced across the state, has affected vehicles with and without tinted glass permits, slowing vehicular movement and generating concern among motorists. In a stat…

…of fiscal opacity in Nigeria’s democratic history. It argued that public expenditure running into trillions of naira should not occur outside the statutory budget process without legislative oversight and public accountability. The organisation also described the response attributed to the Minister of Finance and Coord…

Ballon d’Or organisers have responded to the long-running debate over whether footballers must play for European clubs to stand a realistic chance of winning the prestigious award, insisting that while history favours Europe-based players, the prize is open to footballers from any league in the world. With the race for…

…herdsmen. Okoye said the report was entirely false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents. He called on the public to disregard the report and refrain from sharing unverified information, warning that such content could trigger fear, panic or public disorder. The command also appealed to r…

…said the extension would improve employability, but others described it as ill-timed and unnecessary. A serving corps member, Miss Victoria Oyerinde, said a six-week orientation course would provide additional time for training, skills acquisition and bonding of corps members, if properly structured. She said, however,…

…was allegedly killed by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police on June 28, 2026, in Sunnyside, Pretoria, during what it described as a "gruesome interrogation." It added that the same officers were also allegedly responsible for the extra-judicial killing of another Nigerian, Nnaemeka Mathew Andrew Ekpenyong, on April 20…

…2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The visitors stunned the home crowd in the 16th minute when Romaine Gandonou finished off a brilliant solo run to hand Benin an early lead, but Nigeria responded five minutes later through Queen Joseph, who rose highest to power home a header and…

…and the boy soon developed a high fever. "One night, around 3 a.m., he started running a temperature. I thought it was malaria, so I gave him a herbal concoction. By morning, he had become very weak. "I rushed him to the hospital. The matron attended to him and administered first aid. When the doctor arrived, they diag…

…my colleagues that Nigeria's economy is fragile. We must not do anything that will unnecessarily drive away investment. Think about the millions of Nigerians who depend on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp every day. Students use these platforms, market women use them, small businesses rely on them, and entrepreneurs b…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The National Vice Chairman, (South West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has issued a pre-action demand letter to the refers to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, demanding a public retraction, apology and ₦50 billion in compensation over an…

…“We engaged stakeholders as a preventive measure to ensure that shippers would not bear unnecessary demurrage charges. At the end of the discussions, everyone agreed that if any shipper suffered demurrage as a result of the implementation of the National Single Window, such a case would be handled individually. “As of…

…a dramatic 84-minute first set before powering to a 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 victory over a stunned Swiatek on Centre Court to reach the last 16. "It's difficult to describe. I'm in the second week of a Slam and it's incredible for me," said Eala. It is six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek's earliest exit from a major tournamen…

…Laughing at the Wrong Thing There is nothing wrong with humour. Nigerians are among the funniest people in the world. We can turn almost any situation into comedy. But after the laughter ends, reality remains. Bills still need to be paid. Families still need food. Young graduates still need opportunities. Small busines…

…simple, but much of their sophistication happens behind the scenes. Developers remove unnecessary complexity so players spend more time making meaningful decisions instead of managing countless mechanics. Frequent feedback also builds momentum. Instead of waiting for a major achievement, casual players enjoy a steady s…

…transport so Lagos residents can have options. The plan is to have 78 electric vessels running on Lagos waterways, across 15 routes which is 80% of the inland waterways. This will include the remodelling of 25 terminals and jetties, of which 10 will be equipped with solar-supported infrastructure."

…arrived, 20 miners from Tumeremo, a gold-rich town in the southern Bolívar state, tunnelled through the rubble of the eight-story hotel. In recent hours, tests have been conducted to detect life among the twisted concrete and metal, he said. "The dogs are showing signs of life," the baseball player said about the train…