World Cup Moments: Viking Row And Minnows Sparkle
The first 48-team World Cup has provided a thrilling spectacle and a string of compelling storylines. AFP Sport picks out some of the key talking points after more than five…
Trump Lingers On Stage To Lap Up Spotlight During World Cup Trophy Presentation
US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating…
Alleged $2.63m Money Laundering: Court Admits Miyetti Allah’s Bello Bodejo ₦2bn Bail
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, to a ₦2 billion bail with one surety…
Six Dead, 15 Rescued As Canoe Capsizes In Jigawa
Six people have been confirmed dead and 15 rescued, while several others remain missing after a canoe mishap in the Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident occurred…
US Widens Strikes In Iran
The United States expanded the scope of its strikes on Iran on Monday, targeting provinces around the country, including a city hosting a nuclear power plant, as the Islamic Republic…
Troops Arrest Suspected Foreign Terrorist In Borno
Troops of Sector 4 Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), while sustaining aggressive counter-terrorism operations across the North East Theatre, have apprehended another foreign terrorist fighter and an alleged illegal immigrant during…
NBTE Boss Hails Katsina For First Hausa-Translated Technical Training Manuals
The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Idris Bugaje, has applauded the Katsina State Government for pioneering the translation of National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) learning…
‘The Last Of Messi’: Argentines Mourn World Cup Loss And End Of An Era
Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines’ hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled…
Andy Burnham Set To Take Over As New British Prime Minister
Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain’s sixth prime minister to move into Downing Street since 2016, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges and little time to make his mark.…
We Have Grown Together, Says Spain Coach De La Fuente
An emotional Spain coach Luis de la Fuente spoke of his pride in his players after they won the second World Cup in the country’s history. “I feel especially proud…