Trump says hasn’t decided on big Iran strikes, Tehran getting ‘serious’
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had not decided on whether to launch major strikes on Iran yet, as Tehran was now getting “serious” in talks with Washington.…
Guardiola turns down Italy job for family reasons
By Emmanuel Okogba Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly declined the opportunity to become the new head coach of the Italian national team, citing family reasons. Italian Football…
Troops kill four kidnap suspects, rescue three victims in Kwara, Kogi operations
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised four suspected kidnappers, rescued three kidnapped victims and arrested eight suspects in coordinated operations across Kogi and Kwara. This is contained in an…
Troops nab 5 suspected kidnappers in Yobe
By Ndahi Marama Troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in conjunction with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted…
One dead, one injured in multiple crashes on Kara Bridge
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Lagos Sector Command, in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has urged motorists to use alternative routes following…
Newcastle sign Monaco midfielder Bamba on five-year deal
Monaco’s French midfielder Aladji Bamba has signed a five-year deal with Premier League club Newcastle, both teams confirmed on Friday. The deal is reported to be worth 35 million euros…
Super Falcons begin WAFCON title defence against Malawi on Sunday
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against Malawi on Sunday in Morocco as they seek a record-extending 11th continental title.…
Matawalle blasts opposition over foreign lobbying to undermine Tinubu’s govt
By Musa Ubandawaki Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has issued a strong warning to opposition politicians, urging them to desist from actions and utterances capable of inciting Nigerians…
WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot, record prize money
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line. A…
Sultan, CAN to Nigerians: Reject hate speech, embrace dialogue
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the President of…