Photos: Empty street at Ikere Eloti, as old women await accreditation at Osolo Hall Ilepetu

Empty street in Ikere Eloti Old women waiting for accreditation at Osolo Hall, unit 003, Ilapetu, Ikere Ekiti Pa Ojo Sunday, aged 80, after accreditation at lbariba Hall,...

Iran Files Official FIFA Complaint Against US Travel Restrictions

Iran have launched a diplomatic offensive against the United States’ travel restrictions, confirming they will lodge an official complaint with FIFA over what they ...

SDP Denies Withdrawal Rumours, Confirms Isaac Alade Still in Ekiti Governorship Race

SDP, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, said its governorship candidate, Isaac Alade, remained in the race

Wahi Cleared To Travel For Germany Match Amid Betting Probe

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been granted permission to travel to Canada for this weekend’s World Cup clash against Germany, despite being at the center of a F...

Abbas’ Green Chamber: Productive House, Rubber Stamp Parliament

At 3 years, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas’ 10th House boasts record legislation and stability. Critics say it lacks teeth as executive requests sail through and oversight repo...

The 10 Greatest Players Who Never Played A World Cup Match

For every Pelé, Maradona, or Zidane who lit up the World Cup with moments of immortality, there exists a parallel universe of footballing royalty who never even got to w...

Paraguay’s Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering mouth

Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on...

Ekiti election: Accreditation, voting commence at Imugbagba market, unit 003

World Cup: Why I chose to play for South Africa over Nigeria – Ime Okon

South Africa defender Ime Okon has explained why he chose to represent Bafana Bafana ahead of Nigeria. Okon, who is eligible to play for both countries, said his decision...

Week In Style: Best Dressed Stars Of The Week

Nigerian celebrities don’t need a red carpet to remind us why the country remains one of Africa’s fashion capitals. Week after week, they step out at premieres, celeb...

Govt stronger than bandits, peace deal not an option — Gov Lawal

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace de...

2 countries eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup

Haiti and Turkey have become the first two nations to be eliminated from the ongoing FIFA World Cup after suffering consecutive defeats in their respective group-stage ma...

€170m Lagos Waterways Project To Cut Travel Time, Boost Green Transport – European Union

The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, has said that the €170 million financing partnership between EIB Global and Lagos State will significantly red...

Wike Deploys CCECC To End Decades Of Neglect With 7km Road, Bridge

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has commissioned a seven-kilometre access road and four-span bridge serving communities around the Nnamdi Azikiwe I...

10-man Paraguay edge Turkey, keep World Cup hopes alive

Ten-man Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday, a result that kept their hopes alive and also guaranteed that co-hosts the USA win Group D. Turkey’s de...

Improved Pipeline Security Pushes Nigeria’s Oil Production Above OPEC Quota – PINL

Nigeria’s recent rise in crude oil production is being linked to improved pipeline security, stronger community engagement and a decline in oil theft, according to Pipe...

Brazil bounce back with dominant win, leave Haiti bottom of Group C

Brazil took control of their destiny with a 3-0 win over Haiti that ended the Caribbean nation’s chances of reaching the World Cup last 32. Two goals from Mancheste...

Initiative To Showcase Nigeria’s Biodiversity, Natural Heritage Through Photography

Nigeria Nature Photography Awards (NNPA) has introduced a platform aimed at celebrating and documenting Nigeria’s biodiversity, wildlife, and natural landscapes through...

NAFDAC Vows Crackdown On Uncertified Products After N500m Border Seizure

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to sanitising the Nigerian market and preventing uncertified produ...

Bandits may be getting support from those in authority – Ex-NYSC DG

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), has alleged that bandits terrorising ...

Cape Verde’s World Cup Sensation Vozinha Reunited with Mother Ahead of Uruguay Clash

It remains uncertain whether she will travel to Tampa immediately, where the "Blue Sharks" have set up their World Cup base, or wait until matchday to reunite with her so...

Photos: INEC staff, electorate ready for Ekiti election

Garcia brothers admit $8M crypto heist after family kidnapping

Two Texas brothers have pleaded guilty to federal robbery charges after prosecutors said they kidnapped a Minnesota family and forced the transfer of more than $8 million...

Conference To Boost Africa’s Digital Insurance Growth

Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) is set to bring together founders, CEOs, industry experts, SMEs, policymakers and customers to shape Africa’s digital-first insurance future....