General news.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry expects an exciting Round of 16 clash between Morocco and Canada, praising Morocco’s fearless approach after their dramatic World Cup victory over the Netherlands.
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Scott Parker says Declan Rice is indispensable to England’s World Cup ambitions, insisting the Arsenal midfielder must start despite fitness concerns ahead of the Three Lions’ Round of 32 clash.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has blamed Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman for the team’s World Cup elimination, accusing him of abandoning Dutch football’s attacking identity in the defeat to Morocco.
Security forces have intensified counterterrorism operations ahead of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations following intelligence reports suggesting extremist groups may attempt to exploit crowded public gatherings and festive activities across parts of the North-East.
he Federal Government has declared May 27 and 28, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, urging Nigerians to pray for peace, unity and national prosperity.
Nyesom Wike says Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s withdrawal from the 2027 governorship race was part of a political agreement aimed at restoring peace and stability in Rivers State.
“Rising food prices, electricity instability, fuel costs, unemployment, and insecurity continue to define daily life across the country. Many voters are now less concerned with zoning arrangements and more focused on whether any candidate can meaningfully improve living conditions.”
ADC holds its presidential primary today as Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen compete for the party’s 2027 ticket amid internal divisions and high political stakes.
The Nigerian Army warned Nigerians against fake Facebook accounts impersonating senior military officers, saying fraudsters are using generals’ names and photographs to scam unsuspecting members of the public online.
Enugu ADC has declared that the South-East will not vote Tinubu in 2027, accusing Minister David Umahi of threatening the region over federal projects and demanding an apology.
NDLEA has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman at Lagos airport for allegedly smuggling 31kg of Canadian Loud, alongside multiple nationwide drug seizures involving opioids, cocaine, and cannabis.
The Nigerian military has dismissed viral claims of unpaid troop allowances and soldier victimisation, insisting all legitimate payments have been made and describing the video as misleading and unverified.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has flagged off N1.3bn Ubakala and Ariaria water schemes to improve potable water supply, with support from Mercy Corps and progress reported on Aba regional water project.
Wives of detained military officers urged President Tinubu to ensure fairness in the alleged coup trial, warning against convictions without credible evidence and alleging concerns over coercion and prolonged detention.
Importers and customs agents say delays linked to Nigeria’s National Single Window platform are causing prolonged cargo clearance, forcing some businesses to pay nearly N100,000 daily in demurrage charges.
