Morocco booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday at the Estadio de Monterrey. Ismael Saibari scored the winning penalty after goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville’s spot kick. The game had finished 1-1 after extra time. The…
Nigeria’s top stories on Tuesday include major policy decisions, security developments and judicial rulings. The Federal Executive Council approved the first major reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 53 years, introducing full digitalisation, enhanced security and improved welfare for corps members. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai rescued 10 NECO candidates and teachers…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to shut down South African-owned businesses operating in Nigeria if South African authorities fail to stop recurring attacks on Nigerians living in the country. According to Daily Post, NANS made the declaration during a press conference on Monday, condemning what it described as continued xenophobic attacks…
Senator Victor Umeh, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the court decision setting aside the judgment that led to the party’s registration, arguing that it contradicts the court’s earlier findings. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Umeh said the trial judge had previously considered and dismissed the Independent National Electoral…
Paul Namaske, Vice Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, has described how Nigerian troops rescued him and other abductees after terrorists attacked the school. According to Punch, Namaske said the attackers took the victims into the bush before a coordinated military operation forced them to flee….
Lauretta Onochie, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former presidential aide, has reacted after party members held a meeting in Abuja following recent legal developments involving the party. In a post on her official X account, Onochie said ADC members remained undeterred by the recent judgment delivered by Justice Isah Dashen, which…
The troops of the 17 Brigade under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six kidnap victims who were abandoned by fleeing terrorists during an offensive operation in Katsina State. The rescue took place on June 29, 2026, at Unguwan Doka in Faskari Local Government Area following sustained military pressure on terrorist enclaves…
The Niger State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Hadiza Kuta, has confirmed the arrest of a police officer serving with the State Police Command for allegedly r@ping a 13-year-old girl. Hajiya Kuta, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in her office in Minna on Monday, June 29,…
Actress Uche Elendu, has sparked a debate online after posing an interesting question. In a post shared on Instagram, Uche asked if having money is the true measure of success. She asked if every successful person is rich and if every rich person can be classified as a successful person. Her post has…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent remarks urging low-income citizens to engage in micro-businesses, such as frying akara, roasting corn, or producing kuli-kuli. The initial comments, delivered to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, June 25, sparked widespread public backlash. Critics argued that promoting low-yield, traditional petty trading is…
