Paraguay erupted in celebration on Friday after President Santiago Peña declared a surprise national holiday to mark the country’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, its first appearance on football’s biggest stage in 16 years. The decision came after La Albirroja secured a goalless draw against Ecuador in Quito late Thursday, a […]
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been dealt a fresh blow after Group C rivals South Africa and Benin Republic both recorded crucial victories on Friday, piling more pressure on the Super Eagles ahead of their weekend clash with Rwanda. The Bafana Bafana defeated Lesotho 2-0 in Johannesburg […]
The World Health Organization has allocated $500,000 from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies to support the response to the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As of now, 28 suspected cases and 16 deaths have been reported, including four health workers. The WHO Director-General emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting […]
A grandson of Nelson Mandela, the iconic anti-apartheid leader, is set to join a flotilla of activists aiming to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Mandla Mandela, a South African politician and activist, announced his participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which will set sail from Tunisia on Sunday. The flotilla, comprising dozens […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of weaponising security agencies to intimidate political opponents, warning that such actions threaten Nigeria’s democracy. The allegation comes after the Kaduna State Police Command invited former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and some party leaders over alleged public disturbance. In a […]
The Super Eagles’ journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has hit a roadblock after South Africa and Benin Republic secured crucial wins, widening the gap in Group C. South Africa defeated Lesotho 3-0, boosting their points to 16, while Benin Republic edged Zimbabwe 1-0, taking their tally to 11 points. Nigeria, with seven points, […]
Panic gripped residents and commuters in parts of Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Friday when a fire broke out at the A1 Petroleum Filling Station located on Isawo Road, off Agric Bus Stop. Eyewitnesses said the fire started around midday from a diesel-laden truck parked within the station’s premises. Thick plumes of smoke quickly enveloped […]
The Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office, Engineer Obadiah Nkom, has emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle economic and financial crimes in Nigeria’s mining sector. During a meeting with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Zonal Director, ACE I Michael Wetkas, Nkom highlighted the need for strengthened accountability and transparency to ensure a […]
The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Dr. Sani Man Yahaya, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as a transformative initiative in Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking during an interactive session with students, Yahaya said the scheme has already begun impacting […]
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will soon commission a newly completed lithium processing plant with a capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes in Nasarawa State. The facility, built by a Chinese investor, is a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to harness its solid minerals sector and unlock economic potential. […]
