‘We Want Revenge’: Mourners Chant as Ali Khamenei’s Funeral Procession Moves Through Tehran

Thousands of mourners lining the streets of Tehran on Monday called for revenge over the death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his funeral procession continued through…

Masquerade, Followers Defy Olubadan’s Order, Allegedly Kill 24-Year-Old Man

Men of Oyo State Police Command have arrested a masquerade over alleged killing of a 24-year-old man in Ibadan. The command made this declaration via a statement signed by its…

‘Football Is Not a Political Playground’ — Blatter Speaks on Balogun Decision

Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, has hit out at the world football governing body’s decision to suspend the red card shown to US striker, Folarin Balogun. Balogun was sent off…

2026 Ballon d’Or Rankings: Top Four Contenders After Round of 16

France captain, Kylian Mbappe, currently has the biggest chance to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. Mbappe is the top scorer at the ongoing World Cup, as Les Bleus have…

Nigeria’s Poverty Crisis Is a Local Government Issue, Presidency Declares

      The Presidency has said that fixing poverty in Nigeria is certainly the responsibility of the local governments because they are the closest to the people.    …

Nigerian Banks, Fintechs Urged to Partner Galaxy Backbone on Cybersecurity

Twenty years ago, discussions about national security focused largely on protecting our borders, oil facilities, and other physical assets. Today, a new battleground has emerged—cyberspace. As Nigeria’s economy becomes increasingly digital,…

Jonathan Denies Receiving N500 Billion to Contest Against Peter Obi in 2027

      Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he was never offered N500 billion to contest against the National Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 general…

Peter Obi Criticises Tinubu’s Response to Oyo and Borno Abductions

Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the prolonged stay in captivity of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states. In a post on his…

54 Days in Captivity: Abducted Schoolchildren Face Deadly Health Risks in Heavy Rains

      Concerns are mounting over the welfare of schoolchildren, including minors, who were abducted during coordinated attacks in Oyo and Borno States on May 15, 2026.    …

World Cup 2026: How Trump’s Phone Call Saved Balogun’s World Cup Dream

  President Trump called FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, on Wednesday and asked him to review the suspension of the United States’ top goal scorer, Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World…