Super Eagles hopes of direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has suffered after they were held 1-1 in a Group C qualifier played at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. The result sees Bafana Bafana six points clear of the Super Eagles at the top of the log, and in pole position…
Barcelona will use the tiny Johan Cruyff stadium at their training ground to host Valencia in La Liga on Sunday, with the Spotify Camp Nou not yet licensed to reopen amid a rebuild. The Spanish champions had hoped to play before a reduced crowd at their Camp Nou home, as construction continues, but have not…
Cristiano Ronaldo equalled a goalscoring record as Portugal edged past Hungary in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The striker netted for the 39th time in World Cup qualifying matches, making him the joint-highest ever scorer alongside Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz-and three ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi. Ronaldo, 40, extended his international record to 141 goals…
APC women in Lagos have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027 at their annual summit, which drew thousands of participants. Themed “Arise, Aspire, Ascend,” the summit, held over the weekend in Lagos, brought together women leaders, youths, and stakeholders across the state to chart a stronger path for female and…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended 54 terror and criminal suspects and rescued nine kidnapped victims in different theatres of operation across the country in the last 24 hours. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the operations also led to the neutralisation of several…
The Plateau House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N109.7 billion to address urgent state needs, enhance infrastructure and promote social cohesion. The approval was contained in a statement by Philip Eplong, Press Secretary to Plateau Speaker. The approval came after the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the House Committee…
Residents of Epe Local Government Area in Lagos State have decried the prolonged total blackout in the area, which has lingered for more than eight months. Residents who expressed dissatisfaction during a press briefing in Epe on Wednesday said the development had crippled businesses and worsened the socio-economic condition of the ancient community. They noted…
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence the decarbonization of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, stated that the challenges posed by climate change necessitate decisive and concerted action by stakeholders to adopt decarbonization. He suggested exploring group electrification of aprons and terminals, sustainable…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will today (Wednesday) hold its National Executive Council meeting to determine its next line of action on a pending ultimatum to the Federal Government. The association had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warning that members would embark on a nationwide strike if their demands were…
Nigerian Export Promotions Council, NEPC, played a significant role at the just concluded maiden Lagos Trade Fair. NEPC, enhanced the export capabilites of entrepreneurs at the Fair. Nancy Okpa and Olamide Olatunde, both Senior Trade Officers from NEPC, equipped the entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills necessary for international trade.The Vendors learnt the step by step…
