Ivory Coast coach laments ‘lack of maturity’ in World Cup exit
Ivory Coast gave everything but “lacked maturity” in being ousted from the World Cup on Tuesday in a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Norway, coach Emerse Fae said. An unmarked Erling…
Serena beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years
Serena Williams’ bid for a fairytale return to Wimbledon was shattered by Australia’s Maya Joint as the American legend’s first singles match in four years ended in a 6-3, 6-7…
Stock market rebounds, investors gain N653bn
The Nigerian equities market rebounded on Tuesday, with investors gaining N653 billion. This was driven by renewed buying interest in large- and mid-cap stocks, including Airtel Africa, Prestige Assurance, Cutix,…
Downpour: FRSC cautions against ‘one-way’ driving
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has advised motorists to exercise patience and desist from driving against the flow of traffic, especially on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.The…
Dutch football chiefs condemn online racism after World Cup exit
Dutch football chiefs have condemned online racist abuse aimed at Netherlands players after their painful elimination from the World Cup. The three-time finalists lost on penalties to Morocco in Monday’s…
Norway Edges Ivory Coast 2-1 in Dramatic World Cup Round of 32 Clash, Haaland’s Late Winner Sends Vikings Through
Erling Haaland delivered a decisive late strike as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32 at AT&T Stadium, advancing to the Round of 16 where they will…
Morocco Stuns Netherlands in Penalty Thriller, Advances to Round of 16 as Brazil Also Progress and Germany Crashes Out to Paraguay
In a dramatic Round of 32 clash at Monterrey Stadium, Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time, advancing to face Canada in the…
Mbappe Scores Twice As France Breeze Past Sweden Into World Cup Last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.…
Shehu Sani, Katung, Yero Secure INEC Clearance As APC Finalises Kaduna Senate Candidates
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded the nomination of its senatorial candidates for Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with former Senator Shehu Sani, Senator Sunday Marshall…
Bago Defends Dikko Land Acquisition For Solar Project, Says Development Cannot Be Stopped
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has defended the acquisition of 1,000 hectares of land in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area, for the proposed solar factory and power station, insisting that…