Germany endured a stunning 2–0 loss to Slovakia in their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday in Bratislava — marking their first-ever away defeat in a World Cup qualifying match. World-ranked 52nd, Slovakia outplayed the four-time champions and went ahead in the 42nd minute after David Hancko capitalised on a midfield turnover. Hancko later…
Spain opened their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bulgaria on Thursday at the Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia. The reigning Euro 2024 champions sealed the win with three first-half goals from Mikel Oyarzabal, Marc Cucurella, and Mikel Merino, showcasing their dominance early in the match. Head coach…
The Federal Government has approved a ₦1,854,277,768 fund to support the education and rehabilitation of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014. In a statement issued Thursday, the Ministry of Education said the funding is part of the Chibok Girls Intervention Programme and will cover tuition, accommodation, vocational training, psychosocial care, and other…
The Ebonyi State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for pre-nursery, nursery, and primary school pupils as part of sweeping educational reforms aimed at improving academic standards. The announcement was made in a statement by the Commissioner for Education (Primary and Secondary), Donatus Ilang, and released to Channels Television on Thursday. According to the statement, graduation…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. The announcement was made in a statement by the outgoing police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to the Delta State Police Command….
Renowned Italian fashion designer and billionaire entrepreneur Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91. A symbol of Italian elegance and refinement, Armani redefined both men’s and women’s tailoring for the modern era, becoming a global icon of timeless style. What began as a fashion label evolved into a vast empire under his…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Nigeria to increase its public health expenditure to at least 20% of total health spending to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. This call was made by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohammed Yakub Janabi, during the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue 2025, held on Thursday in…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has introduced new regulations aimed at curbing harassment, data privacy violations, and other unethical practices by digital lending platforms in Nigeria. The development was announced in a statement by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, which quoted the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Tunji Bello, who…
The United Nations has suspended a key humanitarian air service in northeastern Nigeria, citing an acute lack of funding. The U.N. Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), operated by the World Food Programme (WFP), officially ended its fixed-wing flight operations in the country last week. For nearly a decade, the service had been transporting aid workers, medical…
Twenty-seven people have been confirmed dead following a tragic boat accident that occurred on Tuesday in Gausawa, along the Malale–Kainji Lake route in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred at approximately 11:49 a.m. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) rescue team arrived at the scene around 1:33…
