Infantino slams World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumours” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness”. In a…
Atiku condemns southern Kaduna massacre, says Tinubu culpable
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the killing of scores of people in Southern Kaduna, declaring that the attack is…
ADC alleges intimidation, harassment of opposition parties in Rivers
By Daniel Abia The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rivers State Chapter, has raised the alarm over alleged intimidation of the opposition political parties especially with the ban on all forms…
Iran says no current negotiations with US
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday said it was not currently involved in negotiations with the United States, despite a halt in recent fighting between the two sides. “Mediators may convey…
ASUU strike: AAUA students issue 72-hour ultimatum to Aiyedatiwa
By Dayo Johnson The Students’ Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Ondo State government to resolve the ongoing strike by the Academic…
Oil prices sink as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes
Oil prices tumbled on Monday as a pause in tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran boosted hopes for a return to their ceasefire and negotiations on reopening the…
2027: I’ll spend only four years in office, Obi insists
By Ayobami Okerinde The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving only one term if elected president in the 2027 general…
Iran says summoned French envoy over ‘interference’ in internal affairs
Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned the French ambassador to Tehran to protest the conduct of two diplomats who were briefly detained earlier this month. “Yesterday, the…
Students Feared Trapped As Private Hostel Near Oko Polytechnic Collapses
A three-storey private hostel accommodating students of Federal Polytechnic Oko has collapsed in Amokpala, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving a yet-to-be-identified number of occupants…
No Current Negotiations With US — Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday said it was not currently involved in negotiations with the United States, despite a halt in recent fighting between the two sides. “Mediators may convey…