Portugal’s U-17 team made history by lifting the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time. The young Portugal squad defeated Austria 1–0 in the 2025 final held in Qatar. Their win capped a brilliant tournament run, as the team, led by coach Bino Macaes, added the world title to their U-17 European Championship crown….
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Labour Minister Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, inaugurated the Electric Tricycle Empowerment Initiative in Abuja. The program aims to reduce transport costs, lower pollution, and expand youth employment. Cleaner Mobility and Environmental Goals Tinubu explained that the initiative aligns with Nigeria’s national energy transition plan. Moreover, the electric tricycles are expected to…
UBTech announced Tuesday that it had secured a $37-million deal with a humanoid robotics testing centre near China’s border with Vietnam. The agreement marks a major step in practical humanoid applications. Walker Robots to Test Border and Factory Operations The project will primarily use the latest UBTech “Walker” robots. They will assist in border management,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday expressed concern over what it described as the “quiet abandonment” of the Safe School Initiative in Nigeria. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, briefed journalists on the party’s resolutions during a closed-door meeting in Abuja. National Chairman Senator David Mark chaired the session, while former Kaduna State…
The Lagos State Government will fully implement its Tourism Master Plan in 2026, aiming to diversify the economic landscape of Nigeria’s commercial hub. Additionally, Mr. Solomon Saanu, Chairman of the House Committee on Tourism and Culture, announced the initiative during a meeting with the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) in Lagos….
Liverpool endured their second consecutive home defeat as PSV Eindhoven defeated the Reds 4-1 in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash at Anfield. PSV Take Early Lead PSV got off to a perfect start, earning a penalty inside the third minute after Virgil van Dijk handled the ball. Ivan Perisic calmly converted from the spot, giving…
Two US National Guard soldiers suffered critical injuries on Wednesday just two blocks from the White House in Washington, DC. Police quickly arrested a suspect at the scene following the shooting. Gunfire Erupts in Downtown Washington AFP reporters at Farragut Square, a busy area near the White House and a subway station, heard several gunshots…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of negotiating with kidnappers to free victims, following the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, Kebbi State. Government Allegedly Negotiates with Insurgents Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi said, “The government…
Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue reached ₦2.06 trillion in Q2 2025, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). While this shows a marginal 0.03% quarter-on-quarter decline from Q1 2025, it represents a strong 32.15% year-on-year growth compared to Q2 2024. The numbers indicate sustained economic activity across key sectors….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent three ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the names during plenary. This list represents the administration’s first set of envoy appointments since Tinubu recalled all Nigerian ambassadors in September 2023. The non-career nominees are Ambassador Ayodele Oke (Oyo State), Retired Colonel…
