President Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy – FIFA
US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and present the trophy to the winners, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Tuesday.…
Two persons killed in Plateau ambush
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos At least two persons were killed in an ambush in Talma Village, Ngel District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims were…
FIDH, OMCT raise alarm over alleged harassment of SERAP, demand protection for rights defenders
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human Rights and the World Organisation Against Torture, has raised concerns over what…
Ebola: Over 1,000 people infected in Congo
Ebola has now infected more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in an outbreak that has spread to a third displacement camp and killed an 18-month-old girl.…
Nigeria records rise in gas output
Nigeria’s gross gas production has risen to 7.63 billion standard cubic feet per day from about 6.83 billion standard cubic feet per day in 2023, the presidency has said. Mrs…
England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign…
Eight dead, five rescued in farmers-herders clash in Kebbi
The Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the death of eight persons in a violent clash between farmers and herders in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The…
North Korea’s Kim vows to accelerate military buildup
Kim Jong Un vowed to beef up North Korea’s defence capabilities, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States pushing the region “to the brink of a…
Local petrol production hits 48m ltrs per day – FG
The federal government has disclosed that local production of petrol has moved from effectively zero in 2023 to about 48 million litres per day. Mrs Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to…
Low turnout mars Nigerian Army recruitment screening in Oyo
By Adeola Badru The ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment screening exercise in Oyo State has recorded a low turnout of shortlisted candidates, prompting the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to express concern.…