Nigeria defender Okeke played a decisive role as Club America earned third place at the World Sevens Football Tournament with a tight 1–0 victory over Flamengo in Fort Lauderdale. Jana Gutierrez delivered the winning goal with a brilliant second-half finish that secured a $700,000 prize for the Mexican side. The World Sevens, now holding its…
The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has announced that AAUA first class graduates will receive automatic employment as graduate assistants. The offer applies to 32 outstanding students who earned first-class honours during the 2025/2026 academic session. Prof. Ige said the retention initiative aligns with the institution’s tradition of…
Fuji music icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has pushed back against critics questioning his bid for the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. He stated that his royal bloodline qualifies him to vie for the throne. His official declaration for the K1 De Ultimate Awujale bid was submitted in…
A coalition of civil society organisations says the $18 billion recovery achieved through tax reforms proves the ingenuity of FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji. The groups claim the funds had previously been lost to tax evasion and illicit financial flows. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Comrade Ibrahim Bello said Adedeji championed changes to tax…
Tinubu commends security agencies for securing the release of 100 Papiri Catholic School students in Niger State. The President said the news brought relief to families and the nation. However, he also directed security forces to continue their work. Tinubu ordered them to rescue the remaining 115 students and teachers still held hostage. He assured…
Burkina Faso says a Nigerian Air Force C130 aircraft entered Burkina Faso airspace without authorisation on Monday. Officials confirmed that the plane carried 11 military personnel. It landed in Bobo Dioulasso after an in-flight emergency. The announcement came through the Agence d’Information du Burkina. The update quoted the Confederation of Sahel States. According to the…
Miss Christiana Olaitan, an NYSC member assigned to the Oyo State Governor’s Office Protocol Department, has been celebrated as the outstanding corps member of the unit. The recognition came as she completed her service year. During the presentation, the Director-General, Otunba Samuel Adegboyega, praised her dedication and professionalism. He said her calm attitude and tech…
A new Harvard-Harris survey has revealed that Trump leads Congress by a striking 19-point approval margin, highlighting a growing gap in how voters view political leadership in the United States. The poll shows President Donald Trump at 47% approval and 49% disapproval — only slightly underwater. Congress, however, trails significantly with just 35% approval and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will begin legal steps to recover mandates from Rivers lawmakers involved in a fresh PDP defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was issued on Saturday in Abuja. National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, called the latest switch a “re-defection.” He accused the lawmakers of acting on…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, says Nigeria foreign policy will remain practical and driven by national interest. He explained that the country will focus on economic growth, job creation, and partnerships that produce clear results. Tuggar issued the statement through his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Sunday. He spoke at the Doha…
