…covers their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may face a red card sanction.' Paraguay faced Turkey in the early hours of Saturday morning in a crucial match following their defeat to the USA on the opening day. The South American team took the lead just two minutes into the match with a goal from M…

Rivers Angels head coach, Tosan Blankson has taken full responsibility for his team's underwhelming campaign. The Port Harcourt-based club failed to lift the 2025-26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, title. Rivers Angels also missed out on a chance to defend the President Federation Cup title. They were eliminated f…

…losers from filing lawsuits, the Electoral Act mandates courts to impose heavy financial sanctions (not less than ¦ 10 million) against both the litigants and the lawyers who file intra-party disputes. From the forgoing, it is obvious that the National Working Committee of APC will have the final say on all issues conc…

…of the talking, said the abductors were demanding the release of three of their members: Sani, Aminu, and Nasiru. She said while two of them were arrested in Jikamshi, Katsina State, the third was arrested in Kano State. They also demanded the return of the livestock allegedly seized from them. She appealed to the Kats…

…rescue. The forest itself presented formidable challenges. Oyo National Park covers thousands of square kilometres of rugged terrain characterised by dense vegetation, isolated pathways and difficult access routes. Such environments have historically favoured irregular armed groups. Security officials maintained that t…

…as though government is the president, as though the National Assembly is just a nuisance of an institution to be managed, and the courts an obstacle to be circumvented." But the framers of the Constitution, he argued, understood something profound. "The greatest danger to a free people is not a weak government, but an…

…by the dpecial task force constituted by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Kabiru Hassan as part of a nationwide crackdown on defaulters, led to the interception of the vehicles. The users of the intercepted vehicles were prosecuted in line with extant laws, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sulei…

…activities despite the ruling. "We continued with our campaign. We received thousands of new members. We received endorsements. We were never distracted." Electoral amendments backfired Interestingly, Salam also acknowledged that lawmakers bear part of the responsibility for today's controversies. He admitted that some…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace deals with criminal groups remains unacceptable in the state. The governor made the remarks during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service. Lawal stated t…

…- Gov Dauda Lawal …says those negotiating with kidnappers on their own By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace deals with criminal groups remains unacceptable in the state. The governor made the…

…leaders, has come home to roost. As Yoruba Sakara music sage, Yusuff Olatunji once sang, when the rain refuses to pour, the corn refuses to sprout and the yam refuses to flower, everybody pays the price - wives, concubines and their closet lovers alike. Today, Northerners and Southerners are united by a common pain: th…

…takes the particle on and is synonymous with verge on: 1) His insensitivity borders on misanthropy. 2) The happy-go-lucky attitude borders on laziness. 3) Your attitude to your friend's success borders on jealousy. 4) The way he has been hiding information on the matter borders on insincerity. 5) The man's consistent r…

…underground in the deserts beyond Lake Chad, eventually debouched through marsh and quicksand into the waters of the Mediterranean.' Nothing, however, happened until 1805 when another expedi- tion, under the auspices ofthe British Government and commanded by Mungo Park, was sent out to discover the actual course and te…

…even in the directly affected and afflicted states - have not slowed down on their partisan political activities, giving the impression that they care less about what is happening to the less privileged! In the same Oyo state that toddlers and school children are spending weeks in captivity while a teacher was beheaded…

…private schools across the state. In a memo dated 15th June, 2026 and signed by Mrs B. Osanupin on behalf of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, the state government directed all school proprietors, principals, headteachers, […]

…delegation from The Apostolic Church Nigeria led by its National President, Pastor Olusesan Oladele, who joined the CAC family at Christ Apostolic Church, All Saints' Chapel, Anlugbua, Basorun, Ibadan, to honour the departed church leader and celebrate a life many described as impactful and exemplary. The funeral servi…

…the NPA Waterside in Warri, Delta state today after a canoe carrying passengers from Sandfill II capsized after collision with an engine boat. A 19-year-old lady, Chinaza, is still missing just as divers and local fishermen are searching the NPA river for her body. According to eyewitness, the incident occurred when th…

…better," the CP stated. Earlier, the Chairman of Warawa local government area, Lamido Sanusi-Ahmad, commended the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, INEC, and security agencies for the hitch-free exercise. He lauded the INEC for the timely deployment of officials and election materials to 143 polling units in the a…

Newcastle have rejected an offer from Tottenham of around £80m for Sandro Tonali.

…governorship election. Results announced at Ward 11, Polling Unit 9 (Ogilolo) in Isan-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area, showed the APC candidate, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, dominating the ballot with 158 votes, while the African […]

…and Terry Bisson's classic short story "They're Made out of Meat." "Reception has been insane so far, we thought this would be a mild curiosity but it seems like it has struck a nerve of wanting to see if you live forever in the super intelligence (the comparison factor doesn't hurt either!)" Dimson added. Image Credit…

…of situations, while adjustments would be made when necessary. Speaking on the Isan Ekiti incident which occurred on Friday, CP Shogunle noted wit had nothing to do with the election, but occurred as a result of a football match played in the community. "The fracas started from the football match, and it has nothing to…

…of indiscipline, abuse of office or collaboration with criminal elements would attract sanctions. Speaking at the event, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police Musa M. Bulus, said the newly trained operatives would be expected to uphold high standards of co…

…order in Africa's most populous city, following a directive by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu mandating a 24-hour intensified waste evacuation operation across the state. Speaking at an emergency stakeholders' meeting with transport union leaders in Alausa, Ikeja, on Saturday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwa…

...urges sustained peace in Isan-Ekiti ...says Friday incident unconnected to politics ...APC positioned for victory - Senator Arise Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Saturday commended the smooth conduct of the ongoing governorship election in the state, describing the accreditation and voting proc…