Lionel Messi Edges Past Kylian Mbappe in 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Standings
Lionel Messi has overtaken Kylian Mbappe in the race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot, as Argentina advances to the final against Spain.
July 16, 2026
Plateau Governor Mutfwang Calls for Combat-Ready Military Approach to State Insecurity
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called on the Nigerian Army to treat regional security threats as combat operations to protect national sovereignty rather than standard peacekeeping missions.
July 16, 2026
Plateau Immigration Command Identifies Illegal Stay by Foreign Nationals
The Plateau State NIS Command has detected foreign nationals overstaying their work permits and is calling for state support to improve patrol capabilities.
July 16, 2026
Kai Cenat Shared His Effort to Secure a US Visa for Carter Efe
Kai Cenat confirmed he attempted to help Nigerian creator Carter Efe obtain a US visa for the Streamer University event, but the application was unsuccessful.
July 16, 2026
Report reveals female tennis stars targeted by 12,000 abusive social media messages
New data shows female tennis players faced over 12,000 abusive social media posts in 2025, with sports governing bodies calling for urgent, collective action to combat the harassment.
July 16, 2026
Nigerian Government and UNDP Partner to Boost Sovereign Credit Rating
Nigeria has launched a collaborative effort with the UNDP to improve its sovereign credit rating, aiming to reduce borrowing costs and better align its credit profile with current economic reforms.
July 16, 2026
Oguntoyinbo Warns Rising Exam Fees Will Drive Up Dropout Rates
APM candidate Olufemi Oguntoyinbo claims that planned increases in NECO and WASSCE registration fees will worsen Nigeria's out-of-school child crisis.
July 16, 2026
Femi Gbajabiamila files N15 billion lawsuit against Adeyemi Matthew for defamation
Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila has sued Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew for N15 billion, refuting allegations of bribery and corruption regarding a federal grant.
July 16, 2026
Governor’s Aide Demands Prosecution of Odogwu Asaba Over Fatal Sexual Assault Allegations
Kelvin Ejumudo, a senior aide to the Delta State Governor, has insisted that social media personality Odogwu Asaba face legal prosecution following allegations of sexual assault that led to the death of a young woman.
July 16, 2026
NLC Facilitates Peace Deal Between Rival NURTW Factions
The NLC has successfully mediated a peace agreement between warring factions of the NURTW, marking a significant step toward ending the leadership crisis that began in 2022.
July 16, 2026