Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has rejected criticism directed at Argentina following the team’s controversial campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is as he insisted there is “no real reason” for people to hate the national team. Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the final after Ferran Torres scored in extra time to […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first batch of three M-346 Fighter Attack (FA) aircraft at the Leonardo Aircraft Division facility in Venegono, Italy. The acceptance test was conducted from 29 June to 9 July 2026 by a joint delegation comprising representatives of the NAF and the […]
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso on Monday said Morgan Rogers was “a great signing” who would make the club more competitive and expected the England midfielder to “link really well” with Cole Palmer. The versatile Rogers was signed from Aston Villa last week for £117 million ($157 million), a record for a British player. Alonso […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a suspect identified as Sunday Ukeh over the alleged possession of a truck conveying 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated Premium Motor Spirit. The suspect was also accused of assaulting NSCDC personnel during the operation. In a statement issued on Monday, the Head of […]
Antonio Guterres says he has witnessed strong commitment to supporting meaningful political transition in Syria UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said that he met with representatives of Syrian civil society during his visit to Damascus and witnessed a strong commitment to supporting the country’s political transition. “I met with representatives of civil society and […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been subjected to racist abuse on social media ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with several players targeted by accounts posting monkey emojis, banana emojis and primate images following recent controversies involving the team. The latest wave of abuse comes as the nine-time African champions prepare […]
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of hazard allowances and other earned benefits for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions in federal universities. Under the new remuneration package, laboratory hazard allowance for senior employees will increase by as much as N126,000 annually. The package takes effect retrospectively from […]
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will lead discussions on building resilient African economies at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum. The forum will bring together senior policymakers, central bankers, ministers, development partners, private sector leaders and leading economists to […]
The United States has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of a new trade measure targeting countries it says have failed to prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labour. The tariff affects imports from 60 economies that Washington says have not “imposed and effectively enforced a prohibition […]
Real Madrid will demand a club-record fee to part ways with in-demand winger Vinícius Jr as part of an ongoing plan to keep the Brazilian away from Premier League champions Arsenal, a report has revealed. On Saturday, it was reported that the Gunners were exploring a deal for the Brazilian winger, who now has less […]
