Morocco and France are set to renew their rivalry in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup quarter-final as both nations battle for a place in the tournament’s last four.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched coordinated attacks on an army base, a police post and a hospital in Borno State, prompting a swift response from security forces as efforts continue to restore normalcy.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said it is ending the practice of financing the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries with loans backed by…

Ghana has postponed a planned visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following rising diplomatic tensions triggered by anti-migrant protests in South Africa and the

Atiku questioned the Presidency’s decision to order a fresh ICPC investigation after previously insisting that the Nigeria Police had already concluded its investigation and filed criminal charges against the principal suspect. According to him, if the earlier investigation was indeed comprehensive, there would be no justification for another probe, making the government’s position contradictory.

Beyond his public service, Ibeh Jnr described Eboh’s greatest legacy as the countless lives he transformed through acts of generosity and mentorship. According to him, the late youth leader facilitated admissions for hundreds of students into higher institutions, helped more than a thousand people secure employment, and created opportunities for countless young Nigerians without seeking recognition.

Switzerland advanced to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless Round of 16 encounter in Vancouver.

U.S. President Donald Trump drew attention after describing rapper Nicki Minaj as “so hot” and “respected” during a White House Rose Garden luncheon, prompting widespread reactions online.

President Bola Tinubu has directed the ICPC to investigate the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), ordering the anti-graft agency to submit its findings within 30 days as authorities move to uncover those behind the fraudulent operation.

The move comes amid growing calls for the decentralisation of policing as a strategy to tackle rising insecurity, kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities across different parts of the country.

France and Morocco will renew their rivalry on Thursday as the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup get underway, with both nations battling for a place in the last four.

Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that the company remitted N19.5 trillion to the Federation Account between April 2025 and June 2026.