Author: Oluwatosin Ologun

Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a lackluster 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the first win of Carlo Ancelotti’s reign. The five-time world champions punched their ticket to the finals in Canada, the United States and Mexico thanks to Vinicius Jr. The Real Madrid star poked in from close range in the 44th minute in Sao Paulo after a cross from new Manchester United signing Matheus Cunha. It was the perfect gift for the Italian Ancelotti on his 66th birthday, having seen his new side held 0-0 by Ecuador last week…

The Vatican announced Wednesday the first appointment of a Chinese bishop under Leo XIV, signalling the new pope’s support for a controversial accord on nominations struck by his predecessor with Beijing. The Holy See expressed “satisfaction” at the recognition by China of the appointment of Joseph Lin Yuntuan as auxiliary bishop of Fuzhou, capital of the southeastern Fujian province. The pope made the nomination on June 5. “This event represents further fruit of the dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities and is an important step in the communal journey of the diocese,” it said in a statement.…

Protests against Donald Trump’s harsh immigration policies spread Wednesday across the United States despite a military-backed crackdown in Los Angeles and threats by the hard-right Republican president to use “heavy force.” In Los Angeles, where the unrest began last Friday, an overnight curfew intended to keep people out of the downtown area was largely effective, with police arresting around 25 people who had refused to leave. Officers patrolled near government buildings, and storekeepers boarded up windows to protect against vandalism. But the area was quiet Wednesday. “I would say for the most part everything is hunky dory right here at Ground…

The sack of a 71-year-old Nigerian grandmother, Janet Olufunke Damiro, from the London School of Economics (LSE) has generated a series of reactions from her family and unions. The New Daily Prime reported that a 71-year-old Nigerian had been dismissed from her job after being accused of stealing a gold bracelet. In a video obtained on X, Damiro, a Nigerian-born grandmother, narrated how she has lived in the United Kingdom since 1971, and how she was dismissed without pay in April 2025 after working at LSE for 13 years. The dismissal followed an allegation of theft involving a student’s bracelet…

As Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts worldwide to celebrate the 2025 Sallah day, President Bola Tinubu has urged citizens to keep hope alive. While acknowledging that the country is not yet where it aspires to be, the President appealed in the Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians, which he signed on Thursday. Tinubu noted that Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of our responsibilities beyond faith: to show resilience, tolerance, compassion, and dedication to the progress of our beloved country. He reaffirmed his “commitment to these values and expressed my deep appreciation for the faith, patience, and perseverance Nigerians show as we implement bold…

President Bola Tinubu, in his Eid-el-Kabir message, has assured Nigerians of better days ahead, saying the “toughest days are behind us.” In a statement obtained from the official website of the State House on Thursday, the president, while felicitating Muslims, expressed optimism about the country’s future. See full text below: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims and the global Muslim Ummah as we celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Eid-el-Kabir represents the high point of the sacred first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, a period filled with opportunities for acts of worship and good deeds. It is a time for gratitude to…

The Chairman of the Gates Foundation and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, has stated that Africa’s future will be shaped by the investments it makes in its young population. Speaking on Wednesday as a panelist at the Gate Foundation’s Goalkeepers event in Lagos, Gates emphasised that Africa’s youthful demographic offers a unique advantage — but only if proper investments are made in health and education. “The amazing thing about Africa — and I show people this slide all the time — is that it is a very young continent. The portion of children born in Africa is expected to exceed…

At least 153 people in the Mokwa Local Government Area have died following the devastating floods that destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents a few days ago. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed to Channels Television on Sunday that the death toll had risen sharply from 115 after floods hit the town of Mokwa. NSEMA’s Acting Director General, Ibrahim Hussaini, said that more dead bodies were recovered late yesterday beneath the bridge in Mokwa and were subsequently buried this morning. According to the latest figures released, a total of 3,018 individuals have been affected, comprising 503 households.…

Aliko Dangote has disclosed that Nigerians are paying half of what other countries in West Africa are paying for petrol, also known as Premium Motor Spirit, PMS. Dangote said this during a high-level visit of the ECOWAS Commission to the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos. Recall that Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of petrol in the country more than two times this year, making the company’s product cheaper than what other petroleum marketers are selling. According to Dangote, the price of petrol in the country is 55 per cent cheaper than what is being sold in…

The Presidency says Nigerians will soon experience a reduction in the cost of living, as the effects of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s economic reforms start to materialise. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to the President, stated that the positive effects of President Tinubu’s policies would soon be felt across all segments of the nation. Onanuga highlighted that President Tinubu had not only introduced progressive reforms but had also tackled challenges that previous administrations had avoided. He added that two years is an insufficient yardstick to measure the administration’s…