Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0 to keep World Cup hopes alive
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq…
Dembele hits hat-trick as France thrash second-string Norway at World Cup
Ousmane Dembele scored one of the earliest hat-tricks in World Cup history on Friday as the Ballon d’Or winner starred in France’s 4-1 win over a second-string Norway, while Erling…
NDLEA seizes 5,305,484.88kg of illicit drugs worth N1.5trn in 18 months
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized 5,305,484.88 kilograms of illicit drugs valued at about N1.5 trillion and secured the…
Lagos govt begins investigation into collapse of 3-storey shopping complex
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has begun an investigation into the collapse of a three-storey shopping complex at Alakija, Satellite Town, in Oriade Local Council Development Area. The…
Just In: INEC set to delist NDC following court ruling
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to remove the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) from its register of political parties following a Federal High…
Sai Malam isn’t designated terrorist group – Police
By Haruna Aliyu Kebbi State Police Command says it is investigating reports of the alleged resurgence of the “Sai Malam” group in Argungu Local Government Area through actionable intelligence. In…
ATE 2026: Why flying within Europe is cheaper than Africa – CEO Wakanow
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, has argued that the high cost of air travel across Africa is driven more by structural challenges than airline greed, saying…
Benue PDP reaffirms Aondoakaa as 2027 gov’ship candidate, disowns Agbo
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from claims that Mr. Emmanuel Agbo is the party’s governorship candidate for the…
Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao’s camp in the Philippines said on Friday. The news followed ESPN reporting that…
2015 Maiduguri attacks: Court sentences Boko Haram member to death by hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for participating in the attacks on Maiduguri…