By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report UNITED States of America President, Donald Trump, yesterday threatened to restart war with Iran if it fails to stop its proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. The fresh threat came as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, ov…
Wyndham Clark held off world No 1 Scottie Scheffler and a final-round charge from Sam Burns to close out a wire-to-wire US Open win with a one-shot victory at Shinnecock Hills.
…of dollars annually. AfDB's participation could pave the way for other international development finance institutions and strategic investors to acquire stakes in EBID, potentially broadening the lender's capital base and enhancing its ability to fund regional integration projects. Founded as the development finance in…
…He also emphasised that public officers must consistently demonstrate professionalism and remain accountable for their actions and decisions, noting that corruption not only erodes institutional credibility but also hampers national development. According to him, the fight against corruption is a collective responsibil…
…NCC introduced a corporate governance framework aimed at improving transparency, internal controls and risk management across the telecommunications sector. The NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, said the 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance were designed to improve long-term business sustainability and st…
…have the comfort of playing the tournament’s lowest-ranked team, New Zealand, in their final group game. Iran will also need at least a point against Egypt next Friday. Having been frustrated by visa issues as they travel from their base camp in Mexico to games in the US, Team Melli will hope to focus on the football a…
…Conceicao insisted on Sunday his team-mates felt no pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo following scrutiny of the veteran superstar’s role in their lacklustre World Cup opener. Critics have questioned whether the 41-year-old Ronaldo’s lack of mobility is having a negative effect on Portugal’s chances in the wake of a…
…equipped the graduates with the specialist knowledge, tactical skills and operational resilience required to undertake Special Forces missions in complex and dynamic environments. According to the statement, "During the training, they were subjected to demanding physical, mental and tactical exercises designed to enhan…
…the atmosphere, the ambience.” Unlike at Portugal, where an ageing Cristiano Ronaldo has become a problem for coach Roberto Martinez, the Argentina players have made plain that they will do whatever it takes to help Messi wreak his finest havoc on opposition defences. “He’s been my idol since I was a kid. Naturally, yo…
…of the affected natives. He expressed optimism that the Ebonyi Government and the National Emergency Management Agency would provide relief assistance to the victims. Also, in parts of Abakaliki, a strong windstorm damaged commercial buildings, blowing off the roofs of some shops and damaging goods from rainwater. A tr…
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…Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. "Messi is the best together with Cristiano Ronaldo,” he replied. Mbappe scored twice in their first group fixture against Senegal, while Messi netted a stunning hat-trick against Algeria. “I knew that Leo Messi was going to score goals... he always scores,” Mbappe added. "I'm going…
…gone by - old-fashioned principles such as integrity, hard work, mutual respect, communal solidarity, and honour (Omolúàbí in Yoruba, Ezigbo afa in Igbo, or Mutunchi in Hausa). Drifting […]
…struck twice in three minutes to take his tally to 14 goals in his last 13 international appearances. De la Fuente suggested the criticism of Spain’s opening performance was over the top for a side that has still not lost a competitive game for over three years. “When someone questions your work, it is only human that…
…hospitalised and will undergo surgery for an undisclosed health condition. The National President of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed the development on Saturday while speaking to journalists. His comments came after a viral video showing Benedict Johnson undergoing an MRI scan sparked concerns about the actor's hea…
Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has revealed why she left Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC). Afolabi-Brown made the disclosure during an interview with Bolaji Idowu, the lead pastor of the church. She explained that she was once an active member of Harvesters International and served as the head u…
…governorship election will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as "well deserved." He said the outcome of the election was a resounding endorsement of the governor's performance and the people's mandate, describing it as a historic t…
Iran had issued a stern warning to the United States following President Donald Trump’s threat to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. This is even as the two countries held talks in Switzerland seeking a deal to permanently end the Middle East war. The negotiations are meant to trigger a 60-day…
…Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). The meeting, which was held on Saturday at the Ministry of Transportation, brought together key stakeholders to strengthe…
…member of the House of Representatives, citing his constituency interventions, educational support programmes, youth empowerment and community projects. He described Adebutu as "an authentic son of Ogun State whose roots, commitment and contributions to the state are well known," adding that his relationship with the p…
Delta State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is divided over allegations of marginalisation. The grievances may not be unconnected to allegations that indigenous Muslims in the state are being sidelined in favour of non-indigenes. Stakeholders have expressed deep concerns over the recent appointments into the board and ha…
…operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Sokoto State Police Command, the Divisional Police Officer in the area, personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and members of the Sokoto State Community Guards Corps. The council chairman commended the security agencies for their swift response,…
…talks with the United States towards permanently ending the Middle East war, after Donald Trump threatened to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. The negotiations to end a war that sowed chaos across the region and rattled the global economy are meant to trigger a 60-day period to settle broader…
…voters for their peaceful conduct during the election and praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and other stakeholders for ensuring a credible electoral process. He expressed optimism that Oyebanji's second term would further drive infrastructural development, economic growth,…
…continued occupation of council offices by the APC chairmen and councillors unconstitutional. The party, however, noted that the judgment did not invalidate the local government election conducted on February 22, 2025. “We serve this notice to all security agencies operating within Osun State concerning the recent judg…