Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Own goal denies Egypt famous win as Belgium salvage World Cup draw
The Pharaohs struck in the 19th minute when Emam Ashour latched onto a pass from captain Mohamed Salah before unleashing…
Lagos hotel, other drug kingpins’ properties auctioned for N6.1bn
The most valuable asset sold was a six-floor hotel located in Victoria Island, Lagos, which was acquired by estate firm,…
Shock in Lagos Police Command as top DCP dies suddenly
In a statement issued by the Command's spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the police described the late officer as a dedicated,…
Over 21,000 students battle for STEM glory in InterswitchSPAK Season 8
The examination, which began on June 9, will run until June 16, with over 21,000 students participating nationwide. The figure…
Nobody saw this coming: Cape Verde stun one of World Cup favourites
The Spaniards finished the match with 24 attempts on goal compared to Cape Verde's three, while also registering seven shots…
Insecurity: Nigerians need action, not more condolences
Security agencies have recorded some successes in recent months. Troops and police operatives have rescued victims, arrested criminals and destroyed…
31 dead, 33 injured as overloaded bus plunges into Ravine
Authorities disclosed that rescue efforts were hampered by the remote location of the accident and the lack of adequate emergency…
Troops rescue late Gen. Rabe Abubakar’s Widow after gun battle
Military authorities disclosed that the widow sustained gunshot injuries and was bleeding when she was recovered from captivity. She is…
Oxford-Metro Analytics launches Public Pulse Platform ahead of 2027 elections
Speaking on the initiative, Oxford-Metro Analytics said the platform (oxfordmetroanalytics.com) was created to provide an open and transparent window into…
ADC rejects deregistration ruling, accuses APC of plot to stifle opposition ahead 2027
"Let it be clearly stated: the ADC will not stand by while the democratic rights of millions of Nigerians are…
Nigeria’s Inflation climbs to 15.93% in May, food prices still bite
The May 2026 headline inflation rate of 15.93 per cent was substantially lower than the 26.06 per cent recorded in…
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N2.26trn as VAT revenue surge
The Federal Government received N787.351 billion from the total distributable revenue, while state governments shared N772.360 billion.
US, Iran reach landmark deal ahead of Friday signing ceremony
Under the agreement, the United States is expected to end its blockade of Iranian ports, while the strategic Strait of…
LSETF disburses ₦15bn loans to businesses, creates 320,000 jobs in 10 years
According to her, the agency has also helped preserve more than 173,000 jobs that could have been lost, while over…
Terry tips England for World Cup glory ahead Croatia clash
Terry identified captain Harry Kane as the player most crucial to England's ambitions, describing the Bayern Munich striker as the…