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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.
The NLC says a proposed N100,000 minimum wage is inadequate, arguing that worsening inflation, rising living costs and declining purchasing power justify a monthly wage of N1 million.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome insecurity through government efforts, international support and security collaboration, urging citizens to remain hopeful and prayerful.
The APC has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde’s comments on insecurity in Oyo State, accusing him of shirking responsibility, and called for his resignation over worsening security challenges.
AI is now core business infrastructure, not just an optional tool for startups and SMEs, experts say at the GNA Summit 2026.
An Akwa Ibom pastor has raised alarm over the continued disappearance of his son, months after kidnappers allegedly collected a ₦500,000 ransom but failed to release him, despite ongoing appeals to security agencies.
Imo Police have arrested three FUTO students over the death of a 21-year-old undergraduate allegedly tortured after being accused of stealing ₦13,500, with investigations ongoing into the incident.
APC is facing internal tensions after its National Assembly primaries, with disputes over candidate selection and Lagos power struggles triggering protests, grievances, and concerns about party unity ahead of 2027.
Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.) says security agencies are intensifying efforts to rescue kidnapped citizens, stressing that stronger community support and intelligence sharing are key to improving national security.
Former Defence spokesman, Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (rtd), and his wife have reportedly been abducted by gunmen in Katsina State while travelling along the Katsina–Matazu road, with security agencies said to be working on their rescue.
A PDP factional convention in Abuja reportedly declared Goodluck Jonathan, Peter Obi, and Seyi Makinde as 2027 presidential “ticket winners,” though the party’s main leadership has rejected the outcome amid ongoing internal disputes.
FG has stepped up Ebola surveillance at airports and entry points, screening inbound passengers and returning Hajj pilgrims as a precautionary measure against possible virus importation.
A Nigerian-born Catholic priest has been convicted in the U.S. of sexually assaulting women in Texas, with a jury finding him guilty on multiple counts of sexual assault after a trial in Waco.
