Elsewhere, Morocco continued Africa's strong showing at the tournament with a victory over Scotland
About 112 junior police officers, comprising thirty 30 Corporals and 82 Constables, on Friday successfully completed an intensive two-week Combat Operations Training Programme in Kwara State. A statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi in Ilorin on Friday said the training programme marked…
…appearance in 2018 in Russia. The three-time African champions are absent despite 10 countries representing the continent. After the qualifiers, Nigeria finished second in a group that had South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Benin. Eric Chelle’s men then lost to DR Congo in the play-offs. "I also think about h…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police, Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. Iniedu succeeds Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid, who has now been redeployed to the Lagos…
…an emergency meeting over the growing insecurity in Edo State and other parts of the country. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor. According to the statement, the meeting is scheduled t…
The Diaspora Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Campaign Council in Osun State has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately freeze bank accounts allegedly linked to a reported N13.7 billion ghost workers' salary scheme in the state. The committee made the c…
…be alert to fraudulent schemes aimed at stealing their personal and banking information under the pretext of processing pension benefits. The board raised concerns over what it described as an identity theft operation targeting pensioners and next of kin across the country. According to the board, fraudsters posing as…
…out of three staff members to other offices. The posting out of Abia PASAN Chairman, Sunday Kalu and two of his colleagues, Ugochukwu Ucheka and Joseph Okwudiri, had attracted the 7-day ultimatum from the NLC. But reacting to the Abia NLC’s ultimatum, the acting leadership of PASAN in the State, rejected the ultimatum,…
Voters in Ekiti State will head to the polls today, Saturday, June 20, 2026, to select a governor for another four-year term in an off-cycle governorship election. As announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, residents of the state have collected their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, essential for…
…a member of South Africa’s squad participating in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Okon played the full 90 minutes as South Africa fought to a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on Thursday. In a video shared by Nigerian journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, the centre-back stated why…
At least two countries have qualified for the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. They are Mexico and the United States of America, USA. USA is the latest team to qualify for the last-32 after beating Australia 2-0 in a Group D tie Yesterday. An own goal from Cameron Burgess and a goal from Alex…
United States President, Donald Trump, has unveiled a new Air Force One aircraft gifted to him by Qatar as a replacement for the older one, which has ferried US presidents over the years. President Trump did the unveiling on Friday. "The Air Force's VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airl…
…Mandragora as a replacement for Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi, amid increasing uncertainty regarding the Nigerian’s future at the club. Ndidi, who made the switch to the Black and Whites from Leicester City, has become the focus of mounting transfer speculation ahead of the 2026/2027 season, with several clubs from…
…The island nation suffered a 3-0 thrashing in the hands of Brazil on Saturday morning. Cunha scored twice within 13 minutes for the Selecao, before Vinicius Junior slotted home his second goal of the World Cup. It was Haiti’s second consecutive defeat at the tournament and sees them exit the tournament at the group sta…
…interview, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano, “Neymar will train individually tomorrow, then Sunday back training with the team and then called up against Scotland.” Neymar is Brazil’s all-time top scorer in the national team so far with 79 goals. World Cup 2026: Ancelotti speaks on Neymar playing Brazil’s final group game
The Federal Government has announced major update in Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, recruitment. The new update is contained in a statement by the Head of Press for the Secretary to the Board, Okeh Juliet, on Friday. The Board advised applicants to disregard unofficial directi…
…He has featured in three World Cups for Morocco and played all matches for his country. World Cup 2026: Hakimi becomes most-capped African player in history [Top 3]
…They destroyed my reputation and my integrity," she said. Following a trial, the court found her not guilty of five counts of accepting bribes and conspiracy to commit bribery. Recall that Alison-Madueke served as Nigeria's oil minister between 2010 and 2015 and was the first female president of the Organization of Pet…
…in the first team, scoring twice and providing three assists in 13 appearances. In June 2026, Yohanna signed for Brighton & Hove Albion for €28 million, breaking the Swedish transfer fee record. “His trajectory within a year has been phenomenal. I think it is a pointer to how quickly things can change for people. I als…
…commended the commission for what he described as a diligent and courageous assignment undertaken in public interest. The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional reforms, expressing confidence that implementation of the recommendations would strengthen publ…
…gave the commendation while participating in a series of project commissioning and groundbreaking ceremonies led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu in different parts of Sokoto State, where several completed and ongoing projects were unveiled to the public. The former deputy governor, who was among top dignitaries that accompanie…
…dead when I made it out – another mother By Peter Duru, Makurdi The people of Daudu community in Mbalagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area had set out last Saturday on a solemn mission, to bid farewell to one of their own. They travelled across the River Benue to Wadata, a bustling suburb of Makurdi, to att…
•Victim's mattress gave suspect away - Villager By Evelyn Usman For decades, Abanyama community in Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was known as a peaceful riverine settlement where neighbours lived like one family. But that calm was shattered recently after the brutal murders of two pro…
…in Ekiti State, 10 opposition political parties are in the race to stop Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in today's governorship election. Also, four senatorial bye-polls will hold in Enugu, Rivers, Ondo and Nasarawa; and one House of Representatives and one state assembly bye-ele…
…governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru over the alleged claim by Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe as the governorship candidate of the Delta ADC is not a sign of weakness or surrender. A statement by party’s publicity secretary said the attention of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Delta State Chapter, h…