…have successfully retained the World Cup trophy, while several others have come agonisingly close. With defending champions Argentina edging England 2-1 to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi’s side now stand one win away from joining football’s most exclusive club. Victory over Spain on Sunday would make…
…of the country’s electoral process through more robust identity verification mechanisms. “NIMC is ready to support INEC in delivering free, fair and transparent elections because identity remains the foundation of effective governance and credible electoral processes,” she said. The partnership comes amid continued eff…
…another family member said the child had continued to recount how the abductors punished the victims whenever they requested to see their loved ones. “They put them through a lot of suffering. She has been recounting her experience with the abductors to us since. She said that whenever she asked for her relatives, they…
…forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Among the forfeited properties are Rayhaan University, Kebbi State, including the Rayhaan University Permanent Site, Rayhaan University Temporary Site, R…
…to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, on Wednesday, Garcia met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye; Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi; Minister of Communicatio…
…designation could pave the way for future sanctions. Tinubu subsequently said his administration was willing to work with the United States to improve security in the country.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that the Federal Government will conduct a comprehensive nationwide household survey to establish a more accurate figure for Nigeria’s out-of-school children, acknowledging that existing estimates no longer reflect the current reality. Speaking on Wednesday at…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has confirmed eight rabies cases and two deaths in the territory, urging residents to vaccinate their dogs and cats to curb the virus' spread. The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCTA confirmed the rabies outbreak on Wednesday in Abuja. The Direct…
…burglary while playing at the World Cup An attempted burglary at the home of Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was foiled just hours after he helped Spain book only the second FIFA World Cup final appearance in the nation's history.Yamal, 19, played the full game as Spain beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dal…
…help to locate family of 2-year-old girl found abandoned at motor park The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has appealed to members of the public to assist in identifying the family of a two-year-old girl who was found abandoned at Ramat Park in Benin City. The child, identified simply as Trea…
…the backdrop of a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, known in Spanish as the Malvinas, in the South Atlantic Ocean. “I’m not going to be politically correct or keep a cool head — it’s always something more against the English,” Villarruel wrote. “It’s the Malvinas, it’s Diego, it’s Leo’s last run,…
…Capital Territory,” he said. The NPC chairman said the digital platform would modernise birth and death registration by providing faster and more efficient services, 24-hour online access, digital certificate issuance where applicable, improved data validation and a more secure national civil registration database. He…
"This is the end of my political journey""" UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says goodbye to MPs as he vows to support successor Burnham (video) Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday, July 15, pledged his "wholehearted support" to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnh…
…Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former Vice President questioned how any serious administration could earmark such a massive sum for a defunct campaign. He demanded absolute transparency regarding who inserted the provision, who approved it, and who stood to benefit from an expenditure whose stated purpose had alread…
…Task Force’s Recommendation 8, warning that excessive regulation of non-profit organisations could undermine humanitarian work while doing little to curb terrorism financing. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism C…
…benefiting communities. According to Adigizi, beneficiaries comprise 31 rice farmer organisations and 23 cassava farmer organisations drawn from 76 farmer groups. She explained that the programme supplied 9,750 kilogrammes of certified rice seeds, 7,000 bundles of improved cassava stems, 670 litres of herbicides, 1,340…
…popularly known as MC Oluomo, has condemned the killing of the union’s Lagos State Organising Secretary, Comrade Toba Ajiboye, also called Toba Ijaya.Akinsanya described the act as “heinous, barbaric and unacceptable,” calling on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation…
…forfeiture of 48 property linked to a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a judgment delivered in Abuja on Wednesday, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had established the reasonable suspicion re…
…of 48 properties linked to the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, who is facing money laundering charges. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, held that the properties, allegedly acquired with proceeds of crime, should be permanentl…
…areas and 225 wards following a screening process. Argungu said the programme, organised by the state government in partnership with the foundation of the governor's wife, is open to all eligible indigenes, regardless of ethnic or religious background. He said each groom would receive N250,000 as dowry in line with Isl…
Tennis star k!lled in 'illegal street race' crash while celebrating World Cup win A tennis prodigy was k!lled in a horrific car crash while out celebrating a World Cup victory. Luisana SchÀ¶nberger, known as 'Luchi', had celebrated Argentina's win over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals before she got into a V…
…in Delta State, Yemi Oyeniyi, has warned against unlawful detention, torture, dehumanising treatment and the use of their organisations to settle personal disputes. Oyeniyi gave the warning on Wednesday during a strategic security meeting with Divisional Police Officers, patrol and guard officers, leaders of vigilante…
…personnel coordinated their arrival and assisted them with onward movement. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the latest batch brought the total number of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa to more than 1,500. In a statement posted on her X handle, she said the final evacuation…
…of Yoruba Studies at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education in Oyo."To decolonise corruption, impunity and abuse of office, what prevents our National Assembly from incorporating the nemesis of Sango into the Oath of Office for all, regardless of their religious faith?" "I wonder if any Nigerian politician could wit…
…on Tuesday, where he took issue with government officials citing pressure on the administration as an excuse for unmet promises. Falz questioned the rationale behind heavy expenditure on vehicles and jets while insecurity persisted across the country. “If you look at what has been spent on acquiring new vehicles, acqui…