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Ghana have become only the second African nation to record six wins at the FIFA World Cup after edging Panama 1-0 in their opening Group L match on Thursday, equalling Nigeria’s long-standing record, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Caleb Yirenkyi scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner at Toronto Stadium, Canada, to hand the Black Stars all three points and deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point. With six minutes added on at the end of a tightly contested game, Brandon Thomas-Asante surged down the left flank, beat his marker and squared the ball for Yirenkyi, who tapped home from close range. The…

The Maltina Teacher of the Year 2025, Serah Yusuf, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at improving access to quality education for children in underserved and slum communities. The Sustainable Education and Empowerment through Digital Foundation, unveiled in Abuja, according to Yusuf, is a platform focused on transforming slum communities through education, digital literacy, mentorship, leadership development and empowerment programmes. Serah of Wisdom International School of Excellence in Abuja was, in November 2025, announced as the winner of the N10m grand prize at the grand finale of the 11th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, held in…

Custodia and Vantage Bank have proposed a token that automatically switches between a bank deposit and a stablecoin as it moves between participating banks and external users.According to a white paper shared with Cointelegraph on Thursday, the token would operate as a deposit issued by a participating bank when held within a banking consortium and as a stablecoin backed by cash and short-term Treasurys when transferred outside the so-called Hazel network.The companies said the system has been running on Ethereum (ETH) since March and is being tested by participating banks ahead of a broader rollout planned for later this year.…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s possible wedding venue is the talk of the town — and signs might be pointing back to Rhode Island based on recent activity at the pop star’s mansion. Security was spotted outside Swift’s $18 million estate in Rhode Island on Wednesday, June 17, TMZ reported. According to the outlet, a security detail was seen in the driveway of the home as the “gate opened and an SUV with tinted windows” exited the property. The publication claimed that an armed guard “stood by the gate” until it closed. There were also reports of two “armed guards…

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion for interventions to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across Nigeria. The approval was granted on Thursday during the 158th NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), the funds will support interventions by the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) to address flooding and related disasters before they occur. The approval followed a presentation by the Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning,…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Stephen Alangbo, has highlighted education, health and safety as the core pillars driving the company’s community development agenda. He stated this following the donation of a solar-powered borehole to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Abuja by the Cornerstone Insurance Plc Foundation, reaffirming the insurer’s commitment to providing access to clean and sustainable water. The project, according to the firm, was commissioned recently, reflecting Cornerstone’s vision of protecting lives and property by promoting health and sustainability. It also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Clean…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has commenced an investigation into the boat accident that claimed 11 lives in Benue State, with its Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., leading a team of investigators on an on-the-spot safety assessment visit to Wadata along the River Benue. This was contained in a statement on Thursday signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Mrs Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe. According to the statement, the visit, conducted on Wednesday, is part of the bureau’s efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, gather first-hand information from affected communities…

This week, I crave your indulgence as I ask the same questions I once posed about the spate of insecurity in our land just a few weeks ago.  I humbly asked some questions about the ravaging imbroglio threatening to eviscerate our collective peace and unity in the Giant of Africa. Again, I ask the questions: What really is fueling the fire of the terrorism whirlwind, and who are the people behind the wickedness? Are they unemployed Nigerians who are tired of hunger and poverty and trying to harm and hurt other Nigerians to survive? Are the wicked fellas full-blown Islamic…

The Super Falcons will head into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as Africa’s highest-ranked team after retaining 36th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, The PUNCH reports. The rankings, released on Thursday, are the final FIFA update before the continental showpiece where Nigeria will be seeking a record-extending 11th WAFCON title at the tournament which holds from July 25 to August 16 in Morocco. Despite recording back-to-back victories over Senegal in international friendlies earlier this month, the reigning African champions were unable to improve their position in the global standings. The Super Falcons beat the Lionesses…

Women Empowerment and Legal Aid has called for a comprehensive audit of funds allocated to the Safe Schools Initiative, questioning the programme’s effectiveness more than a decade after its launch. In a statement on Thursday by its Chairperson, Funmi Falana (SAN), the group expressed concern over the recurring attacks on schools and the abduction of students, saying Nigerians deserve an account of how funds earmarked for school security have been utilised. In 2014, the Safe Schools Initiative was established by the Federal Government in collaboration with private sector stakeholders and international partners following the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government…