- 2026 World Cup Coverage
Colombia edge DR Congo, reach round of 32
By Tosin Omojola Daniel Munoz’s deflected strike earned Colombia a hard-fought win over DR Congo and sealed their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Backed by a largely Colombian crowd in Guadalajara, Colombia dominated but wasted several chances before Muñoz broke the deadlock in the 76th minute, turning in Juan Fernando Quintero’s pass with a shot that…
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Obasa calls for community-security partnership against insecurity
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has called for stronger collaboration between security agencies and communities through timely information sharing. He made the call on Wednesday at the 17th Annual Hijrah Lecture held at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex, Alausa, Lagos. Obasa said while government and security agencies have the duty…
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Ogun Justice Ministry clarifies Mirabel allegation, announces arrest of suspected gang-rape ringleader
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has provided updates on two high-profile gender-based violence (GBV) cases that have attracted widespread public attention across the state. In a statement issued by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), the Ministry clarified developments surrounding the alleged rape of Miss Nsikak Abigael Emem, popularly known as Mirabel, as well as the…
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NITDA, TikTok partner to boost SME digital skills
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and TikTok have launched a partnership to equip Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with digital commerce skills and tools to compete in the digital economy. The initiative was unveiled in Lagos at the launch of the TikTok Digital Commerce Labs Programme for SMEs, bringing together government, private sector, and entrepreneurship stakeholders. NITDA…
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Ronaldo makes World Cup history as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan
By Tosin Omojola Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match at Houston Stadium on Tuesday. The Portugal captain became the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments and the oldest to score a brace at the competition. Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leão also scored, while an own…
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Chelle retains Super Eagles role, takes over U-23 team
By Tosin Omojola Malian-born tactician Eric Chelle will remain head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles and will also take charge of the country’s U-23 national team. This was confirmed on Tuesday by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, following a meeting with officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The decision signals the beginning of Nigeria’s…
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Abiodun secures fresh $250m boost for dairy production
Ogun State has secured a fresh $250 million investment in its agricultural sector as Pure Dairy Herds, a specialised cattle and milk production company, unveiled plans to establish one of the largest dairy farms in Nigeria in the state. The company’s representative, Mr. Farouk Gumel, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday after a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun at the…
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Edo hosts PEBEC workshop to drive business reforms
… intensifies ease of doing business agenda The Edo State Government has hosted the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Nationwide Sub-National Engagement and Technical Reform Workshop to advance business reforms, improve ease of doing business, and boost investment competitiveness. The workshop, themed “Building an Investment System that Delivers,” held at the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy in Benin City,…
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Mbappe brace fires France past Iraq in storm-delayed clash
By Tosin Omojola Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move into joint-second on the all-time World Cup goalscoring list as France eased past Iraq in a weather-delayed match in Philadelphia. Mbappé struck early in both halves to take his World Cup tally to 16 goals in 16 appearances, leaving him just two behind Lionel Messi, who had earlier broken Miroslav Klose’s…
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Citizen-centred reforms key to democratic consolidation, says Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has said citizen-centred reforms are essential to deepening democratic consolidation in Nigeria. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering a lecture titled “The Public Service in Challenging Times: Rethinking Praxis for More Inclusive and Innovative Reform” at the Nigeria Public Service Lecture marking the United Nations…
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