France secured third place in the UEFA Nations League with a composed 2-0 win over hosts Germany in Stuttgart, thanks to a goal and an assist from captain Kylian Mbappé. The Paris Saint-Germain forward marked a personal milestone in the process, becoming only the third Frenchman to score 50 international goals. The MHPArena played host to a match filled with drama, missed opportunities, and video assistant referee (VAR) interventions. While…

Jack Grealish’s Manchester City story looks set to end just four years after it began with a record-breaking £100m move from Aston Villa. The England international, once a centrepiece of Pep Guardiola’s attacking puzzle, is now on the fringes — and preparing for a new chapter. Grealish, now 29, played just 715 Premier League minutes in the 2024–25 season. Plagued by injuries and poor form, he failed to make a…

By Friday Omosola and Helen Okechukwu The frequent visits of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to President Bola Tinubu have sparked speculation, especially amid recent waves of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Several PDP governors, including Akwa Ibom State’s Umo Eno and Delta State’s Sheriff Oborevwori, have reportedly aligned more closely with the APC in recent months, fueling rumors of…

In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in divorce cases. This challenges an established cultural and religious norm that traditionally accentuate the sanctity and permanence of marriage. While marriage is still significant across the country, economic hardships, varying social values, and generational shifts are gradually altering the way Nigerians view and experience wedlock. Divorce Trends According to recent statistics published by Divorce.com cited by The Nations Newspapers, Nigeria’s…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has attributed the upper chamber’s approval of key tax reform bills to a commitment to national progress rather than political or regional loyalties. In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio noted that the National Assembly thoroughly reviewed the bills sent by President Bola Tinubu, incorporating feedback from various stakeholders through transparent dialogue and rigorous scrutiny. The tax reform package, comprising the Nigeria Revenue…

What began as streetwise chatter echoing through the lively neighbourhoods of Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt has now evolved into a global linguistic force—heard in everyday conversations from Harlem to Hackney, from London to New York. Fuelled by the meteoric rise of Afrobeats, Nollywood, and the growing influence of the Nigerian diaspora, local slang from West Africa’s most populous nation has crossed continents, shaping the rhythm, humour, and voice of…

In a major cultural shift, no fewer than 25 Nigerian languages are now enjoying growing global recognition—thanks to the meteoric rise of Afrobeats, Nollywood, digital media, and a widespread Nigerian diaspora. From classrooms in Harvard to dance floors in Havana, Nigerian languages are traveling the world and gaining new speakers, researchers, and relevance. Soft Power in Action Languages once considered local—like Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa—are now at the heart of…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), accusing it of failing to account for N500 billion in oil revenue reportedly withheld from the Federation Account between October and December 2024. This lawsuit was prompted by a recent World Bank disclosure, which revealed that of the N1.1 trillion generated from oil sales and other sources in 2024, NNPCL only…

A majority of Conservative voters now want Boris Johnson to return as party leader, potentially replacing Kemi Badenoch, according to new polling that exposes deep dissatisfaction within Tory ranks. Exclusive data commissioned by The Telegraph and conducted by Survation shows that two-thirds of Conservative supporters believe Mr Johnson, who resigned in 2022 amid scandal, would make a better leader than Badenoch. The figures are sparking fresh speculation about a possible…

Cinecittà, Europe’s largest film studio, is spearheading a bold plan to reestablish Italy as a global film production hub, despite looming uncertainty from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign-made films. This week, Cinecittà’s managing company approved a five-year growth strategy, supported by the European Union’s post-COVID Recovery Fund. The plan includes building state-of-the-art sound stages and expanding production capacity by 60 per cent by 2026. “We want…

Smoking in public areas where children are present will soon be outlawed across France, marking a significant step in the nation’s ongoing battle against tobacco use, Health Minister Catherine Vautrin announced Thursday. Beginning July 1, lighting a cigarette will be prohibited in parks, beaches, bus stops, outside schools, public gardens, and at sporting events. The move, aimed at protecting children from secondhand smoke, comes with a €135 ($154) fine for…

The Trump administration on Thursday backed away from plans to immediately revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students and would instead give it 30 days to contest those plans through a lengthier administrative process. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent Harvard a notice of intent on Wednesday to withdraw the school’s certification under a federal program to enroll non-U.S. students. The Justice Department filed the notice in court…