Former France striker Olivier Giroud has congratulated Kylian Mbappé after the Real Madrid forward became France’s all-time leading goalscorer. Mbappé surpassed Giroud’s previous record of 57 international goals by scoring twice in France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Giroud, who was working as a pundit during […]
G7 leaders will discuss on Wednesday the security risks posed by AI and social media on the last day of a summit dominated by Donald Trump, before host French President Emmanuel Macron dines with his US counterpart at the Palace of Versailles. The three-day summit of the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain […]
A fresh battle over the control of Nigeria’s electricity sector is brewing, as state electricity regulators have accused the National Assembly of attempting to claw back powers already devolved to states under the Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. In a strongly worded memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Power and obtained by our […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted three 40ft containers of Cannabis Sativa and expired pharmaceutical products illegally imported into the country through the Lagos port complex worth N12.8 billion. In a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Isah Sulaiman, the officers of the NCS command in collaboration […]
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged his accusers to provide evidence that he misappropriated funds donated to the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections. Obi made the statement on Tuesday during an exclusive interview on Nevon Media hosted by Oseni Rufai. He was responding to allegations that […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnapp victims who were abducted by bandits around the same time with late Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd.) and his wife. A statement by Katsina State Commisioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasur Muazu, said the victims were rescued during sustained military operations in areas […]
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has raised fresh concern over the rising incidence of drug abuse among young people, warning that the trend poses a growing threat to public health, security, and the future of the state’s youth population. The warning came on Tuesday in Ilorin, the state capital, at the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, declared his preparedness to make any sacrifice, including risking his own life, to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Council of the state. The governor made the declaration while addressing a group of peaceful protesters led by activist and social commentator, […]
The Chief Executive Officer of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has warned that government bans on social media for teenagers will not protect them but will rather expose them to greater online risks. Durov stated this on Tuesday, while reacting to a new law by the United Kingdom government that restricts teenagers under the age of 16 […]
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday. Silva had left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years when the 31-year-old’s contract expired at the end of last season. His contract with Real Madrid runs until June 30, 2028. Silva made 459 appearances for City in […]
