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.
Police in Jigawa State have foiled a kidnapping plot along the Jigawa–Bauchi border, arresting two suspects before the operation was executed and uncovering wider criminal activities in the state.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned circulating primary election results, insisting only its National Executive Council is authorised to announce outcomes and will ratify them at an upcoming meeting.
Nigeria’s non-oil trade with the UAE rose to $5 billion in 2025, as both countries deepen economic ties, expand aviation links and strengthen investment and diplomatic cooperation.
President Tinubu has approved 1,000 forest guards and deployed a tactical rescue team to Oyo State to intensify efforts to rescue abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar will not secure up to 10% votes in Rivers State in 2027, insisting his coalition will dominate.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called for a structured national dialogue on the Igbo question, urging intellectual engagement and negotiation over agitation to address longstanding concerns within Nigeria’s federation.
Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru has urged residents to forgive his administration’s shortcomings and support the APC in 2027, acknowledging mistakes while pledging improved governance and service delivery.
Minister Festus Keyamo has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to reject a reported 2027 presidential nomination by a PDP faction, describing the development as illegitimate and politically misleading.
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects in Ibadan over alleged fraudulent sale of three heavy-duty vehicles valued at over ₦71 million in Ondo State.
Former Minister Yusuf Tuggar has denied criticising President Bola Tinubu, saying his remarks were misrepresented and reaffirming his loyalty to the administration and the APC-led government.
President Tinubu has dispatched a high-powered delegation to Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers, as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue victims.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says no governorship candidate has been endorsed for Rivers 2027, insisting the Rainbow Coalition will collectively determine Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s successor.
