General news.
Former England coach Stuart Pearce criticised Arsenal winger Noni Madueke after England’s comeback victory over DR Congo, accusing him of fading in the second half and taking the easy option.
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Senegal coach Pape Thiaw admitted his team’s decision to defend their two-goal advantage allowed Belgium back into the match, ending the Teranga Lions’ World Cup campaign after extra time.
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Wayne Rooney has warned England face serious danger against Mexico, insisting Thomas Tuchel’s side remain vulnerable defensively despite their dramatic comeback victory over DR Congo in the Round of 32.
INEC has launched an investigation into an alleged voter data leak, identifying a user account linked to the incident while assuring Nigerians that no external breach occurred.
Lagos State says the US-Iran conflict is disrupting importation of construction materials, delaying work on the Massey Children’s Hospital and other infrastructure projects, while road works continue across the state.
Former Army Chief Buratai says Nigerian troops have the capacity to track bandits, arguing that if they can locate ordinary citizens and influencers, they should be able to find criminals.
Former Minister Adebayo Adelabu says the APC governorship candidate in Oyo State has not been officially decided, urging members to await the party’s national leadership’s final announcement.
The Federal Government has abolished the mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave for civil servants, clarifying that the period is only a notice requirement under Public Service Rules, not paid leave.
Despite $3.65bn in World Bank-backed power sector funding over 24 years, Nigeria continues to face persistent electricity shortages, grid collapses, and heavy reliance on self-generated power.
Ekiti State has intensified border security operations, deploying joint forces and bush-combing exercises to prevent kidnappers’ infiltration from neighbouring states amid rising insecurity across parts of the Southwest.
Former Governor Ayodele Fayose alleges without evidence that the Oyo State Government orchestrated school abductions to embarrass President Tinubu, sparking fresh political controversy and reactions over insecurity claims.
President Tinubu says the Nigerian Navy is Africa’s most formidable naval force as it marks its 70th anniversary, with three new warships commissioned and a regional maritime task force launched.
A National Industrial Court has nullified the dismissal of a former NCAA staff member, ordering reinstatement and payment of all withheld salaries after ruling that due process was not followed.
Former SGF Babachir Lawal says President Tinubu would be difficult to defeat if elections are determined by rigging, while criticizing Atiku Abubakar and distancing himself from 2027 contenders.
Defence Headquarters has deployed intelligence assets and intensified rescue operations following the abduction of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife by suspected bandits in Katsina State.
