FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria qualify for round of 16, to face Argentina [Full fixtures]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a 1–1 draw with Colombia in Talca on Monday…
OPEC+ increases oil output by 137,000 bpd
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, OPEC+, has increased oil output by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd). The nations – Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait,…
Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthday
An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being previously announced for…
Israel, Hamas due to start ceasefire talks in Egypt
Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging negotiators to “move fast” to end the…
Trump administration brands US cities war zones
The Trump administration branded Chicago a “war zone” Sunday as a justification for deploying soldiers against the will of local Democratic officials, while a judge blocked the White House from…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 6, 2025
The Nigerian naira held onto recent gains on Monday, trading around ₦1,466 to the US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) while the parallel (street) market —…
2027: South-South is now APC, we’ll defeat Jonathan if he contests — Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan stands no chance against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if he decides to contest…
Dangote versus others, time for FG mediators
“Sacked workers: PENGASSAN threatens to picket Dangote Refinery” – Report, September 29, 2025 When Alhaji Dangote embarked on establishing the largest single train refinery in the world in Lagos, his intentions…
More parents return wards to day care, private classes as school fees hit rooftop
A few years back, parents enrolled their children of one to three years of age in ‘Jeleosimi’ day care centres, since they sleep throughout the day learning little or nothing.…
Only Jonathan’s enemy wants him to contest 2027 election — Oshiomhole
Former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against yielding to pressure to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that doing so would damage his legacy.…


