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Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Cristiano Ronaldo was wrong to blame him for the red card he suffered as Portugal fell to a World Cup qualifying defeat on Thursday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner exchanged words with Hallgrimsson after being sent off during Portugal’s 2-0 defeat in Dublin. Ronaldo said before the game the … Continue reading “Ronaldo Red ‘Nothing To Do With Me’ – Ireland Coach”
President Bola Tinubu has urged participants of the National Defence College to promote inclusive governance and drive Nigeria’s national development. The President made the call on Thursday while receiving Course 33 participants of the College at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu said his administration remains committed to building a productive nation by harnessing its … Continue reading “Tinubu Urges Defence College To Drive National Development”
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has addressed his recent confrontation with a naval officer over a contested plot of land reportedly linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff. In a briefing with journalists on Thursday ahead of FCT Executive Council meeting, Wike criticised what he described as the retired … Continue reading “‘I Can’t Sit In Office While Govt Officials Are Attacked’, Wike Defends Clash With Naval Officer”
Chancel Mbemba struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner as the Democratic Republic of Congo edged past Cameroon 1-0 to book a date with Nigeria in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Leopards’ captain slipped free of his marker to meet Brian Cipenga’s deep corner in the first minute … Continue reading “DR Congo Beat Cameroon 1-0 To Set Up W’Cup Play-Off Final With Nigeria”
Former President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has called on Nigerians to show utmost respect for the country’s armed forces, following the recent altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer in Abuja. Speaking to journalists after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, Lawan … Continue reading “Nigerians Must Respect Armed Forces, Lawan Reacts To Wike’s Clash With Naval Officer”
The Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Salako, says Nigeria is not yet capable of producing vaccines locally. Salako spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, addressing the nation’s vaccine production capacity. When asked if Nigeria could produce vaccines now, he replied, “Unfortunately, not. One of the key elements Nigeria is … Continue reading “Why Nigeria Cannot Produce Vaccines — Minister”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday ordered sanctions on a former business partner at the heart of a corruption scandal that has sparked outrage in a nation exhausted by nearly four years of war. The sanctions on Zelensky’s alleged friend came a day after he asked two ministers to resign, an attempt to distance himself … Continue reading “Zelensky Sanctions Associate As Fraud Scandal Rocks Ukraine”
President Emmanuel Macron pledged Thursday that France would do everything to avoid a repeat of the jihadist attacks in Paris 10 years ago that took the lives of 130 people. “Everything will be done to prevent any new attack and to ruthlessly punish those who would dare to attempt it,” he said. The sole … Continue reading “Macron Pledges To Do ‘Everything’ To Prevent More Paris Attacks”
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match. Tinubu, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, described the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts, and prevails. He noted that the … Continue reading “Tinubu Celebrates Super Eagles’ 4-1 Win Over Gabon In W’Cup Play-Off”
The Israeli military said its troops killed two suspected militants in a town in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, while Palestinian officials accused Israeli settlers of setting fire to a mosque in the territory. Settler violence has surged in recent weeks across the West Bank, drawing international condemnation and even rare criticism from … Continue reading “Israeli Troops Kill Two West Bank Palestinians, Settlers Set Mosque Ablaze”