D’Tigress maul Colombia In 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifiers opener
D’Tigress began their campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament with an impressive victory over Colombia women’s national basketball team. The African champions secured a dominant 70–37 win in their opening match of the competition. The Nigerian team, coached by Rena Wakama, controlled most of the game and finished the first quarter with […]
Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC until March 25
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of a lawsuit filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the case until March 25 to allow all parties properly file and organise their legal documents. […]
UCL: Lamine Yamal outshines Messi, Ronaldo’s record
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has achieved a remarkable milestone after reaching 50 career goals at a younger age than football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spanish winger continues to impress fans with his rapid rise in European football. Yamal’s latest goal came during Barcelona’s match against Athletic Club over the weekend. According to […]
Wike-led PDP BoT backs state congresses, national convention
The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed support for the party’s upcoming state congresses and national convention. BoT Chairman Mao Ohuabunwa said the congresses scheduled for the weekend will help strengthen the party’s structures across the country. Ohuabunwa, who is considered an ally of Nyesom Wike, noted that the internal […]
Iraq refuses to allow attack on Iran from its territory
Iraq has declared that it will not permit its territory to be used for military attacks against Iran. The statement was made by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Al-Sudani criticized the ongoing war involving Iran, describing it as unfair and harmful to regional stability. He also […]
IEA Members Approve Record 400 Million-Barrel Oil Release to Ease Global Energy Prices
Member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on March 11 agreed to release 400 million barrels of crude oil from their strategic reserves in an effort to stabilize global energy markets. The coordinated move represents the largest withdrawal from emergency reserves in history, as governments respond to a sharp rise in global energy prices […]
Romania Signals Approval for U.S. Use of Black Sea Bases in Iran Missions
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on March 11 that Romania will permit the United States to use its military bases along the Black Sea to support Washington’s missions related to Iran. According to Dan, the facilities would primarily support surveillance operations, satellite communications, and aircraft refueling tied to missions involving Tehran. He emphasized that the […]
Senate begins ministerial screening of Taiwo Oyedele
The Senate on Wednesday began screening Taiwo Oyedele for the role of Minister of State for Finance. The session followed a motion by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele requesting Oyedele’s admission into the chamber. Oyedele arrived around 2:21 pm, accompanied by government officials including Basheer Lado, Kayode Ajulo, and Tokunbo Kayode. The screening is part of […]
Gov Alia seeks collaboration with North-Central Development Commission
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has called for stronger collaboration between the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) and his government to tackle insecurity and resettle people in IDP camps. He made the call while hosting the NCDC board in Makurdi. Governor Alia highlighted the progress made in reducing local insecurity but noted that security […]
President Donald Trump assures FIFA Iran can come to US for World Cup
United States President Donald Trump has assured FIFA that Iran is welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., easing concerns over the country’s involvement amid ongoing conflict. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the discussion during a meeting with Trump. Iran is scheduled to play against New Zealand on June 15 in […]