Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan produced another outstanding performance on Sunday, winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League with a season’s best time of 12.27 seconds (+0.7m/s). The world record holder comfortably finished ahead of American Grace Stark, who crossed the line in 12.38 seconds, while fellow American Alaysha Johnson claimed third…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, poses a political challenge to the Tinubu administration, insisting that the government remains focused on delivering on its promises. Speaking during an appearance on the…
The Nigerian naira traded within a narrow range against the United States dollar on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as market participants continued to monitor foreign exchange liquidity and demand. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the official…
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has stepped down following the national team’s disappointing group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup and sharp criticism from President Lee Jae Myung, who described the coach as “incapable.” The 57-year-old, a former South Korea captain serving his second spell in charge of the national team, oversaw another early…
Senator Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC will lose the 2027 general elections if the process is free, fair, and credible. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Dickson said growing public dissatisfaction with the APC-led administration would translate into a…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after he was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human body part, firearms, and items believed to have been stolen during a stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed the arrest in a statement…
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists in separate intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating within the Ilorin metropolis. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday. According to the statement, the suspects, identified as 33-year-old Abdullahi Jimoh Omotoho and…
Seven African nations have secured qualification for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the continent’s impressive showing at the first-ever 48-team edition of the tournament. Out of the 10 African representatives competing in North America, Morocco, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Cabo Verde, Senegal, and Ghana have all advanced…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared that repentant terrorists and other reformed criminals will not be recruited into the force, warning traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders against recommending such individuals for enlistment. The warning was issued by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Isyaku Mohammed, during a stakeholders’ meeting with…
The Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports claiming that a pastor was arrested for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to suspects involved in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the allegation as false, misleading, and unfounded. In a statement issued on Saturday, June 27, the Police Public…
