Golden Eaglets To Face China, Australia And Tanzania in Yinchuan
Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have departed for China to participate in the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in Yinchuan from July 5 to 11 2026
US Pulls Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Operation
The United States has withdrawn the majority of its military personnel deployed to Nigeria for a joint counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin.
Court Rejects El-Rufai’s Fresh Bail Bid Over Disputed Medical Report
A Kaduna State High Court has dismissed a fresh bail application filed by a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, after the National Hospital, Abuja, disowned a medical report tendered in support of the request.
Atiku Vows 2027 Fight As Court Clears Mark-led ADC
The Federal High Court, Abuja has affirmed David Mark’s leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress(ADC), a ruling the party welcomed even as former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar said he would continue his pursuit of the 2027 presidency.
Pape Gueye Steps Away From Senegal Team After World Cup Loss
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced he will no longer represent the national team as long as head coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Russian Strike On Kyiv Kills 13
13 people have been killed in Ukraine as Russian forces launched a major overnight drone and missile attack on the capital, Kyiv.
Burna Boy’s Mum Asks Singer To Get Married, Have Children
Burna Boy’s mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, has asked the singer to consider setting down and having kids.
APC National Secretary Empowers 332 Members In Osun
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Basiru, has given N200,000 each as business grants, to about 332 members drawn from wards across Osun State
Sowore Pledges To Scrap JAMB, NYSC If Elected
Nigerian activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has said he would abolish the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, and scrap the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, if elected President of Nigeria.
ICPC Arrests Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Over Certificate Forgery
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested a former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over certificate forgery allegations.