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Cape Verde head coach Pedro “Bubista” Brito has hailed the resilience, unity and identity of his side after the Blue Sharks secured a thrilling 2-2 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay, moving within touching distance of a historic place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Making their debut on football’s biggest stage, Cape Verde have quickly become one of the stories of the tournament. After frustrating Spain in a goalless draw in their opening match, the island nation followed it up with another impressive performance against Uruguay in Miami, keeping qualification for the Round of 32…
There is gridlock at the popular Iwo Road area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as protesters have barricaded the major route on Monday. The protesters converged in the area around 10 am, led by a human rights group, Take It Back Movement. The protesters are demanding an end to insecurity in the country and calling for the release of the abducted 39 school children and teachers in Oyo State. Protesters protesting the Oyo pupils’ abduction in Ibadan on Monday. Credit: Gbenga Oloniniran While speaking, the National Coordinator of the Movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, in a chat, said the protest “is…
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has removed the Divisional Police Officer of Oyigbo Police Division in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state over alleged extortion and abuse of office. The DPO’s removal followed allegation by a rights activist on Friday, that the DPO extorted ₦500,000 from an individual who was allegedly arrested and detained at the station without any known offence. The activist who displayed evidence of the payment on social media also alleged that the officer preferred what he described as a ridiculous charge against a woman, accusing her of stealing her own children in…
Employment generation remains an important factor if the Nigerian government wants to claim they have delivered the dividends of democracy. Like many other African countries, Nigeria is full of youths below the age of 35 years. The task to create employment is for all African countries and, in Nigeria, for all tiers of government. The Lagos State Government recently held its flagship investment forum at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites. The third in the series, tagged Invest Lagos 3.0, with the theme “Lagos Business Gateway to Africa, was held June 8-9, 2026. The Lagos State Government convened…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has described the outcome of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election as a test for the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, said the turnout and peaceful conduct of the election showed that people remained behind the APC and its programmes. He said the election was conducted in a free, fair and credible manner that reflected the choice of the electorate. Yusuf commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for the conduct of the exercise and applauded security agencies for ensuring a…
GCR Ratings has released its latest financial strength assessment for FBS Reinsurance Limited, assigning the company ratings on both international and national scales with a stable outlook. According to the rating agency, FBS Reinsurance maintained a steady financial performance profile, supported by its capital position and operational resilience. On the international scale, the firm was assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B-, with a stable outlook. On the national scale, it received a Financial Strength Rating of AA(NG), also with a stable outlook. The agency stated that the ratings reflect the company’s financial position within its operating environment and its…
Regular yoga practice may help lower the risk of hypertension, obesity, chronic stress and other lifestyle-related diseases by promoting healthier habits and improving physical and mental well-being, the Convener of Rhodes Yoga Festival, Erimoroti Aransiola, has said. Aransiola stated this while speaking on the sidelines of the Rhodes Yoga Fest 4.0, on Saturday at JJT Park, Alausa, Lagos State, where she highlighted the role of yoga in preventing non-communicable diseases. The Rhodes Yoga Fest 4.0 was held to commemorate International Day of Yoga. This was disclosed in a statement by the convener on Sunday. Commemorated on June 21 annually, International…
Fresh champions emerged at the 47th Central Bank of Nigeria Senior Tennis Championship in Abuja at the weekend, with titles claimed across all four events — men’s and women’s singles and men’s and women’s doubles. The most compelling storyline of the tournament belonged to Etoro Bassey, an 18-year-old making her debut at the senior championship. Playing in her first-ever CBN Senior Tennis final, Bassey defeated two-time International Tennis Federation Junior champion Ogunjobi Success 2-1 (3-6, 6-0, 6-2) to clinch the women’s singles title in an impressive display of composure for a player fresh out of the junior ranks. In the…
A deeply emotional tribute has surfaced in the funeral pamphlet of actor Alexx Ekubo, where his wife, Anwuli Ekubo-Okwareke reflected on love, loss, faith, and the intimate memories they shared before his passing. In the tribute, in a funeral pamphlet made available through Colors NG on Instagram during the funeral in Abia State from June 17 to June 18, she described Ekubo as her “sunshine” and “answered prayer,” recalling how their relationship evolved through years of shared experiences, family bonds, and spiritual growth. She wrote that a simple childhood song they both shared, “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,”became…
On the old Abeokuta–Ibadan road—especially the 15km stretch from Osiele to Odeda in Ogun State—potholes, eroded surfaces, and flood-filled craters have turned every journey into an ordeal. With the rainy season in full swing, large sections of the road now drown in water, trapping vehicles and deepening the anguish of motorists, farmers, and residents who say they’ve been abandoned by the government, writes BANKOLE TAIWO What was once a vital transportation artery linking communities between Abeokuta and Ibadan has become a source of daily anguish for motorists, commuters, farmers and residents. The old Abeokuta-Ibadan road, particularly the stretch between Osiele…
