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Abayomi Ademola Portugal booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto, with a controversial VAR decision denying Zlatko Dalic’s side an injury-time equalizer in one of the most dramatic finishes of the tournament. Croatia thought they had forced extra time in the 103rd minute when Josko …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has given President Bola Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to order an independent investigation into the scandal surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The former vice president said the controversy was more than just accusations of forgery and impersonation, and described it as a major test of the credibility of …

Governor Uba Sani has kicked off a comprehensive flood and gully erosion control project in Rigasa, where checks worth around $2 billion have been distributed to 1,000 people whose homes will be affected. The project, which extends from Rigasa to Tudun Wada districts in Igabi and Kaduna South local governments respectively, is aimed at controlling perennial flooding in the area, …

By Mustafa Isah Any nation that wants to develop must see youth as its driving force. Their commitment is essential to achieve sustainable economic, social and political progress. Over 65% of Nigeria’s population is made up of young people under the age of 30. This results in one of the youngest populations globally. Therefore, any government that wants to succeed …

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Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham says her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi gave her one condition she will not accept, which could end their marriage, The actress who spoke during an interview with media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, described Ajeyemi as the biggest blessing in her life who always allowed her to be herself and never tried to change her personality. “My husband, Kolawole …

Speakers at the 2026 Junior Chamber International Aso Secondary School Debate have urged young Nigerians to embrace artificial intelligence responsibly, stressing that integrity, ethical conduct and resilience will determine whether the technology becomes a force for national development or a tool of abuse. The event, held in Abuja on Thursday, brought together students from 13 secondary schools to discuss the …

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday appeared to join the controversy that accompanied his wife’s statement offering grants to women to sell akara and kulikuli’, local specialties. The President’s humorous remark was made by calling the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ‘Iya Alakara’, an expression in Yoruba language which means a woman selling akara. He made this statement while giving a …

As part of efforts to improve grid management in Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has officially handed over the expansion of the SCADA/EMS control room building at the Gwagwalada 330 kV transmission substation to the Nigerian independent system operator, NISO. The facility will serve as a temporary National Control Centre, NCC, in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the …