FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the tournament. Infantino is…
Iran says US strikes damage diplomatic efforts
Iran’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that the United States had damaged the ongoing international diplomatic effort to end the war, after more US strikes on targets in southern Iran.…
5 players favourites to win the Golden Boot at 2026 World Cup
With the expanded 48-team format offering more matches and more scoring opportunities, the race for the Golden Boot could be one of the most competitive in World Cup history. Here…
Senator Dafinone, ex-Delta SSG Ukah not on derailed train, NRC clarifies
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has clarified that Senator Ede Dafinone and former Delta State Secretary to the State Government, Patrick Ukah, were not among the passengers on board the…
Video: Omar Artan receives hero’s welcome in Somalia after denied entry to US
Somali referee Omar Artan received a warm welcome upon his return to Somalia after being denied entry into the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Videos shared on…
Senate queries SEDC, accuses commission of spending N153m on Abuja office rent
….demands full account of expenditure …all expenditures were made prudently and in line with available resources – Okoye defends commission By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has placed the…
Accord Party supporters rally behind Olawepo-Hashim in Kaduna
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Members of the Accord Party in Kaduna State have reaffirmed their support for the party’s presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, expressing confidence in his ability to provide leadership…
Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has expressed concern over the worsening security situation across the country, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent and…
Northern stakeholders rally behind Obi’s one-term presidency proposal
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A growing number of northern political stakeholders have expressed support for Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his renewed commitment to serve only one term if…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 10, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as…