The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has dismissed reports claiming he conferred a chieftaincy title on Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha. According to the palace, the actor only visited with his wife to celebrate the birth of their son, during which the monarch gifted him a new car and […]
Egypt secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout victory, defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a gripping 1-1 draw in Dallas to book a place in the Round of 16. Emam Ashour gave the Pharaohs an early lead before an own goal from Mohamed Hany forced extra time. With the […]
Spain delivered another statement performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to book their place in the Round of 16. Mikel Oyarzabal starred with a brilliant brace, while Pedro Porro added a powerful header as La Roja controlled the game from start to finish. […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another ₦50 per litre reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), bringing the total price cut to ₦200 per litre since May 30, 2026. The latest adjustment lowers the refinery’s gantry price to ₦1,075 per litre. The company also revealed cumulative reductions […]
Belgium produced one of the greatest comebacks of the FIFA World Cup 2026, overturning a 2-0 deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a dramatic Round of 32 clash in Seattle. Senegal appeared destined for the Round of 16 after goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaïla Sarr, but […]
The Presidency has strongly defended Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called for his suspension over allegations involving a purported ₦400 million bribery scandal and a disputed ₦27.4 billion budget allocation. Responding to Atiku’s claims, the Presidency described Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew—the man behind the allegations—as […]
The Supreme Court has slammed the brakes on President Donald Trump’s most aggressive immigration gambit, ruling that birthright citizenship cannot be erased by executive order. In a 6-3 decision handed down on June 30 — just days before America’s 250th anniversary — the justices struck down Trump’s inauguration-day directive that […]
The Samba boys are marching on, but it took a heavy dose of grit and a high-stakes managerial gamble to survive a massive World Cup scare. A 95th-minute winner from Gabriel Martinelli secured a heart-stopping 2-1 comeback victory for Brazil against a relentless Japan side in the Round of 32 […]
Co-hosts Canada have punched their ticket to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in history, defeating South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 1-0 in a heart-stopping Round of 32 clash in Los Angeles. The breakthrough came in the 92nd minute when midfield maestro Stephen Eustaquio fired home […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, extending its ultimatum by four weeks and warning that a nationwide strike could begin if outstanding demands remain unresolved. The doctors are demanding the immediate release of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), […]
