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W’Cup: Argentina Survives Cape Verde Hurdle to Reach Last 16

By Samuel Akpan Defending champions Argentina survived a ferocious challenge from Cape Verde, coming from behind twice before snatching a 3-2 extra-time victory...

Egypt Makes W’Cup History: Beats Australia 4-2 on Penalties After 1-1 Draw

By Samuel Akpan Egypt delivered a moment of pure footballing drama on Friday, overcoming Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1...

Just In: DHQ Sets Record Straight on US Troops Withdrawal from Lake Chad

By Samuel Akpan The Nigerian military has clarified recent reports regarding US troop movements in the Lake Chad Basin, explaining that the rumoured...

Massive Relief for NITEL/MTEL Retirees, PHCN, Others as FG Pays 35-Month ₦39.63bln Pension Arrears

By Samuel Akpan In a significant boost for retirees’ welfare, the Federal Government says has released ₦39.63 billion to 24,814 eligible Defined Benefit...

Kano Pillars Eye Remo Stars Coach Ogunmodede for NPFL Revival

By Samuel Akpan Kano Pillars have secured one of Nigeria’s most promising coaches, Daniel Ogunmodede, popularly called “Ijaball,” as their new Technical Adviser...

PANDEF Slams Exclusion of South-South from Federal Road Projects

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) is protesting the South-South’s exclusion from the Federal Executive Council’s new ₦3.9 trillion road...

TCN Hands Over Temporary Grid Control to NISO to Boost Power Stability

In a major boost for national grid stability, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has officially handed over a temporary National Control Centre...

School Abductions: FG, Oyo Govt. Intervene, Resolve Month-Long Teachers’ Strike

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Following a 48-day ordeal since the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA, the Oyo State wing of the...

Treat NYSC Reform Like State Police, Youth Minister Tells NASS

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande has urged the National Assembly to prioritize proposed reforms for the National Youth Service...

Two Weeks After, Another Gunmen Attack Foiled at NIPSS Jos, One Assailant Killed

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Barely two weeks after a deadly attack was launched, another attempt to breach the security perimeter of the National Institute...

Seattle Stunner: Belgium Roar Back After Senegal Self-Destruct

By Samuel Akpan Senegal’s World Cup dreams were shattered in Seattle in the most heartbreaking fashion despite dominating the match and holding a...

71 Dead as Torrential Rains and Floods Devastate Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Benin

A wave of severe flooding has swept through West Africa’s coastal region, killing at least 71 people across the Ivory Coast, Ghana, and...

Nigerian Sprinter Oghenebrume Jailed in US After Firing Gun During Dispute with Baby’s Mother

A guilt-ridden Godson Oghenebrume, the elite Nigerian sprinter, has been sentenced to 27 months in a U.S. federal prison for illegal firearm possession....

NMDPRA to Fuel Marketers: Stop Price Gouging, Drop Petrol Prices as Costs Fall

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah As global crude oil prices continue to decline, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has declared...

Bribery Allegations: Presidency Clears CoS Gbajabiamila

The Presidency has broken its silence, clearing Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila of bribery allegations and branding his accusers a “criminal enterprise.” Special...

Kane Double Seals Comeback Victory for England Over DR Congo

By Samuel Akpan England came from behind to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup Round of 32, with...