Manchester United secured a return to the UEFA Champions League with a dramatic 3–2 victory over rivals Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on Sunday.A thrilling encounter saw Kobbie Mainoo net the decisive goal after United surrendered an early two-goal lead. First-half strikes from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško had put the hosts firmly in control…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria following a dominant outing at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships, where the country clinched a record 15th continental title in the women’s category.Describing the achievement as a reflection of consistency, discipline, and national pride, the President said Nigeria’s wrestlers have once again proven their dominance on…
The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured members that the party will contest the 2027 general elections, regardless of ongoing legal challenges. Speaking after a legal briefing on a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, Mark downplayed concerns over the disputes and expressed confidence that the…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 10 suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated security operations across the Federal Capital Territory and parts of the North-Central region. According to an operational report released on Wednesday in Abuja by the News Agency of Nigeria, the operations were carried out under various internal security…
Panic gripped residents of Eda Oniyo Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government Area on Tuesday evening after suspected gunmen stormed a church during an open-air crusade. According to reports, the attackers arrived in large numbers at the worship ground on the outskirts of the community, opened fire, killed a pastor, and abducted several worshippers, including elderly…
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has expressed concern that a large proportion of Nigerian university students are involved in cybercrime. Speaking on Tuesday at the 8th biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria held in Kano, Olukoyede revealed that recent findings suggest that about…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to criticism from ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his time in office, stating that although he made mistakes, his decisions were always guided by Nigeria’s best interests. Atiku, who is currently seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, had described Jonathan as inexperienced during a recent interview on…
US rapper Kanye West has postponed his scheduled concert in Marseille, France, following reports that authorities were considering blocking the event. In a post shared on X late Tuesday, the 48-year-old artist—also known as Ye—announced the decision, stating: “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France…
American singer D4vd has been arrested in Los Angeles in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl whose remains were discovered in a vehicle linked to him, authorities have confirmed. The 21-year-old artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is currently being held without bail while investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s security situation following reports that the United States has begun evacuating some of its embassy staff from the country. According to him, this development reflects a growing lack of confidence by the international community in Nigeria’s ability to guarantee safety and stability.Speaking…
