Lionel Messi made an immediate impact on his return from injury, scoring in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Iceland in their final World Cup warm-up match. The win provides a major boost for the defending champions ahead of their opening 2026 World Cup fixture.
Twelve people have been killed in a mass shooting near Johannesburg after armed attackers stormed an informal settlement and opened fire on residents. South African police have launched an investigation as the motive behind the deadly attack remains unknown.
Peter Obi Demands N5bn Damages, Public Apology from Kenneth Okonkwo Over Defamation Claims
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has rejected claims that members of the National Assembly are responsible for fixing their own salaries and allowances, stating that such decisions are exclusively handled by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). His remarks came in response to a recent court judgment that declared controversial spending on lawmakers’ vehicles…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of N10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak currently affecting parts of East and Central Africa. The President also approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness following growing concerns over the spread of the disease, which…
The Federal Government has acknowledged that inflation and insecurity continue to weigh heavily on Nigerians, even as it maintains that recent economic reforms are beginning to deliver measurable results. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
A UN inquiry says Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank face severe rights violations from Israeli forces, settler attacks and Hamas-linked abuses.
From Yan Diomande and Nico Paz to Gilberto Mora and Luka Vuskovic, discover the 20 rising stars expected to make headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
ALERT: JOHESU warns of a possible fresh nationwide strike as the Federal Government delays implementation of the long-awaited CONHESS salary adjustment.
Nigeria’s petrol import bill fell by 96.15% to N87.4bn in Q1 2026 as local refining, led by Dangote Refinery, continues to reshape fuel supply.
