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By Onyekachi Chimezie Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed confidence and unity within the team ahead of Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Polokwane. Speaking to Super Eagle’s TV, the captain shared his optimism as the three-time African champions fine-tuned their preparations for the crucial encounter. “Everyone here deserves to be here,” Troost-Ekong said. “They are …

A passenger who boarded an Ibom Air flight from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State en route to Abuja, was caught red-handed after allegedly stealing a large sum of money from another passenger’s luggage. A video shared on social media on Thursday showed the moment the alleged thief was escorted off the plane by a flight attendant after the theft was discovered, …

Today I commissioned the first phase of the Ajara Housing Scheme in Badagry, which includes 420 new homes for Lagosians. This project started years ago but has been stalled for some time. When we arrived, we resolved long-standing challenges and got moving again. I am pleased to note that this is the 24th residential complex delivered so far by our …

Former Nigerian High Commissioner to Britain, Dr Christopher Kolade, has diedThe nonagenarian was a teacher, perfectionist, orator, broadcaster, diplomat, cleric and boardroom guru.A family source said he died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday.Born in Erin-Oke, Osun State in 1932, he was the son of an Anglican missionary and completed his secondary education at Government College, Ibadan, after which he …