The Super Eagles defeated the Jamaica National Football Team 3-0 in London on Saturday to win their fourth Unity Cup title. Midfielder Alhassan Yusuf scored a brace in the third and 91st minutes to help Nigeria successfully defend the title. Yusuf opened the scoring early in the match, before Terem Moffi doubled Nigeria’s lead. Moffi’s goal came after Femi Azeez beat his marker and delivered a cross into the penalty area, which Moffi converted. READ ALSO: Stakeholders call for more support in Nigeria’s theatre sector Yusuf sealed the victory in stoppage time by connecting with a pass from Phil Otele…
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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative and tourism sectors emphasize the need for increased public-private partnerships and funding for theatre to drive cultural storytelling, youth development, and tourism growth. They made this call on the sidelines of the musical production, ‘I Wish I Wish: Battle of the Winds,’ held on Saturday night at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos. It was reported that the family-friendly musical, produced by Proud African Roots in partnership with the National Arts Theatre and First City Monument Bank (FCMB), aimed to commemorate 2026 Children’s Day. Speaking at the event, the General Manager of the National Arts Theatre,…
Troops of 12 Brigade, 2 Division Nigerian Army, foiled a planned kidnapping and neutralized a terrorist during a precision ambush in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi. This was contained in a statement by the Brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, on Saturday in Lokoja. Abdullahi said the troops, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted the suspects along Old Obajana–Tajimi Road. He stated that the operation led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, magazines, and other items, while the rest of the gang fled with gunshot wounds. The ambush was carried out on May 30, following intelligence that terrorists were…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has ratified the appointment of Bala Yunusa Mohammed as Acting National Chairman. Mohammed’s appointment was confirmed at the party’s 11th NEC meeting on Saturday in Abuja. The appointment followed the resignation of the former National Chairman, Dr. Ajuji Ahmed. The NEC also ratified the results of primary elections conducted nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections. Additionally, the NEC approved the appointment of acting state chairmen for Ogun, Delta, Nasarawa, and Cross River to strengthen the party’s structures. In his welcome address, the National Secretary of the NNPP,…
The Labour Party (LP) has affirmed Rep. Jonathan Gbwefi, representing Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Nasarawa State. The party also affirmed former Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, as its candidate for the June 20, 2026, Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election and the 2027 senatorial election in the zone. Dr. Kalu Oke, Returning Officer for the party’s primaries in the state, announced the results at a special nomination congress held in Lafia on Saturday. Oke stated that Gbwefi emerged unopposed and was duly affirmed by delegates in accordance with the Labour Party Constitution,…
The member representing Kokona East constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr. Daniel Ogazi, has disbursed N12 million to 600 women in his constituency. Ogazi made the disbursement on Saturday in Garaku, Kokona Local Government Area. The lawmaker, who recently secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Keffi/Karu/Kokona Federal constituency for the 2027 elections, stated that the funds were to help women boost their businesses and agricultural activities. He explained that the money was part of his entitlements as a legislator and promised to extend the gesture to women in Keffi and Karu LGAs as well.…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that Nigeria is too great to be intimidated by insurgents. Mrs Tinubu made the remark on Saturday at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti during a meeting with members of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers’ Council. She expressed appreciation to the people of Ekiti, particularly Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his wife, Olayemi, for their warm reception. The First Lady also thanked the traditional rulers for their support for her husband during the last presidential election. According to her, President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly to curb insecurity in the country. She acknowledged support…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered consignments of high-potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped from the Netherlands to Lagos. The drugs, mainly 3 kilograms of ketamine and 199 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy) pills, were carefully hidden inside the machines and were seized at a courier company in Lagos on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. In Kaduna, NDLEA operatives arrested a couple, Musa Sunday and Mercy Sunday, along with Salomi Ezekiel, 38, after seizing 100 jumbo bags of skunk weighing 1,246 kilograms from their home in the Gonin Gora area on Sunday, May 24.…
Paris Saint-Germain retained the Champions League title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties on Saturday after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The match, played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, saw Arsenal take the lead in the sixth minute through Kai Havertz, who lashed a shot past PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov. PSG struggled to equalise against a rock-solid Arsenal defence until the 65th minute, when Cristhian Mosquera fouled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the box. Ousmane Dembélé calmly converted the resulting penalty. READ ALSO: AFN president celebrates Athletes’ US collegiate success Neither side could find a winner in the remaining…
Al-Habibiyah Islamic Society has urged children to obey their parents and constituted authority, noting that the Sallah celebration is a result of Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Almighty Allah. The wife of the Society’s founder, Haulat A-Fuad, gave the advice in Abuja on Saturday at the Sallah Funfair organised by the Women’s Forum of the Al-Habibiyah Islamic Society. “My message to the children is obedience,” A-Fuad said. “This celebration came as a result of Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Almighty Allah and Prophet Ismail’s obedience to his father. “Obedience is the connecting word. Children should obey their parents, and we as mothers…