Sports

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Beat Benin 3-2

Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Benin, with Ifeanyi scoring the decisive goal to seal the win. The closely contested encounter saw both teams produce an entertaining display, but the Flamingos held their nerve to emerge victorious and strengthen their campaign in the tournament. The win gives Nigeria valuable momentum as the Flamingos

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Sports

Nigeria, Kosovo to Play International Friendly Following New Sports Partnership

Nigeria and Kosovo have agreed to play an international friendly match as part of a new sports partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The agreement is expected to deepen bilateral ties through sports by promoting technical exchanges, athlete development, coaching programmes, and collaboration between sporting institutions. Officials from both countries described the

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Sports

World Cup: France Edge Paraguay 1-0 to Reach Quarter-Finals

France secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their Round of 16 clash. The French side broke Paraguay’s resilient defence with the game’s only goal, sealing a narrow win and advancing to the last eight of the tournament. France will now turn their attention to

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Sports

England Face Mexico as Brazil Take on Norway in World Cup Last-16

England will face Mexico, while Brazil take on Norway as the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues with two highly anticipated knockout fixtures. England booked their place in the last 16 after defeating DR Congo, while Mexico advanced with a convincing victory over Ecuador. Brazil secured their spot by overcoming Japan, and Norway progressed

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Security Politics

Army Chief Says Rescue Operation Underway for Abducted Oyo Pupils

The Chief of Army Staff has confirmed that security forces are actively conducting operations to rescue the pupils abducted in Oyo State. He assured the public that troops are working with other security agencies to secure the safe release of the victims and bring those responsible for the abduction to justice. The Army chief also

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General Security

NDLEA Uncovers 43,980 Tramadol Pills Hidden in Fuel Tanks

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 43,980 pills of tramadol concealed inside modified fuel tanks in a major anti-drug operation. The agency said the discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation, describing the concealment method as a deliberate attempt by drug traffickers to evade security checks. NDLEA said investigations are ongoing to

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

’77: The Festac Conspiracy’ Makes History with Sold-Out World Premiere in Zambia

The highly anticipated political thriller, ’77: The Festac Conspiracy’, has made a strong debut after its star-studded world premiere in Lusaka, Zambia, attracting a sold-out audience and reinforcing the growing global appeal of African cinema. The premiere, held at the International Conference Centre, served as a major highlight of the Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026,

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Politics Foreign

FG Condemns Killing of Two Nigerians in South Africa, Demands Justice

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian citizens in South Africa, describing the incident as unacceptable and calling for a thorough investigation. The government urged South African authorities to ensure those responsible are brought to justice and to strengthen measures protecting the lives and rights of Nigerians living in the country. It

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Politics

Former IGP Suleiman Abba Defects from APC to PDP

Former Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba has officially defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State. Abba’s defection marks a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the PDP continues efforts to strengthen its presence in the state. Party officials welcomed the former police

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Security

Ogun Police Arrest 89 Drivers Over Number Plate Violations

The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested 89 drivers for violating the Inspector-General of Police’s directive targeting vehicles without registration number plates or with concealed number plates. The command said the enforcement is aimed at tackling security threats, adding that such violations pose risks to both local and national security. Police also confirmed

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