Meet Nigerian-born Balogun, who made World Cup history for USA
United States striker Folarin Balogun stole the spotlight after scoring twice in his side’s 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.…
Five killed in India military transport plane crash
Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed when a military plane crashed while landing at a base in the country’s remote northeast on Saturday, the military said in a statement.…
Why 75-year-old pilot flew aircraft that landed on Delta road — NCAA
By Dickson Omobola The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has disclosed that the pilot who flew the private aircraft with registration number N989BC, which landed on a road in the…
Ilorin Innovation Hub trains youths to earn $2,000 monthly
*We’re transforming thousands of youths, students, entrepreneurs, civil servants, corporate workers – MD By Demola Akinyemi & Juliet Umeh As youth unemployment continues to rise in Nigeria, the Ilorin Innovation…
Gbenga Hashim condemns attack on Sowore, protesters on Democracy Day
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Accord Party presidential candidate and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has condemned the reported attack on human rights activist Omoyele Sowore…
Even Italy might qualify if World Cup is expanded to 64 teams – Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that struggling Italy might manage to qualify for the World Cup if the competition was expanded from 48 to 64 teams in 2030. Search on…
JUST in: Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, dramatist, filmmaker and scholar, Dr Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. His death was announced on Friday by actor Kunle Afod in an Instagram…
Village People Movement endorses Adeleke for second term
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received a boost as the Ife-based group, Village People Movement, has endorsed him for a second…
5 takeaways from Canada’s historic 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada’s long wait for a positive result on football’s biggest stage finally came to an end on Friday as the co-hosts battled to a dramatic draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina…
Democracy Day: Adebayo calls for defence of democracy
… Says Nigeria Must Not Waste MKO Abiola’s Sacrifice By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party for the 2027 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, has…