Niger criminalises same-sex relations with jail terms
Military-run Niger has enacted a new penal code criminalising for the first time same-sex…
Reps minority caucus elect Agbedi, Dasuki as leader, deputy
By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday completed the composition of…
5 things to know about Mexico’s Azteca Stadium hosting World Cup opener
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, all eyes will be on Mexico…
Poverty, poor education still grip millions in north-west – Sanusi
By Hadiza Yusuf The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised concerns over…
Why Brazil, England, Portugal may not win 2026 World Cup
By Ayobami Okerinde As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today across the…
10 highest-scoring opening matches at World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has produced some unforgettable opening matches over the years, with…
2026 World Cup: Mexico vs South Africa – preview, time and where to watch
The expanded 48-team era officially begins on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico take on South…
APC has number, strength to win any election – Yilwatda
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the party has the…
Photos: Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrives Lagos
The first group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic violence has…
INEC restores suppressed constituencies in 4 states, fixes June for primary elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored some suppressed constituencies in Benue, Delta,…
Davido uses W’Cup stage to demand action for abducted Nigerian pupils
Afrobeats superstar Davido transformed his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert…
Russia calls on US, Iran to ‘return to negotiating table’
The Kremlin called on the United States and Iran Thursday to restart peace talks…
Lawyer petitions Lagos AG, accuses DPP of frustrating 15 Chinese nationals’ trial
By Innocent Anaba A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Ken Nwanna, has petitioned the Attorney General…
Iran vows to target any vessel passing Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military command said Thursday it will target any ship transiting the Strait of…
Ogbonnia to Dickson: Resolve Enugu West NDC primary dispute
…Cites Electoral Act 2026 By Denis Agbo Dr. SKC Ogbonnia, an aspirant for the…
New York renames streets after Thierry Henry, Pele ahead of World Cup
New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry…
