Folarin Balogun continued his stellar form for the United States Men’s National Team on Friday, earning his second consecutive Man of the Match award during the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. His latest award was given for his impactful performance as the USMNT beat Australia 2–0 to secure a knockout stage ticket. The Nigerian-American…
South Africa defender, Ime Okon, has explained why he chose to represent Bafana Bafana ahead of Nigeria, insisting that his loyalty has always been with the country he considers home. Born to a Nigerian father and a South African mother, the Hannover defender, who is eligible to play for both countries, is part of Bafana…
High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday, with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket. Those three nations can join co-hosts the United States and Mexico, who are already through. Germany thrashed debutants Curacao 7-1 in their opener and…
Gubernatorial aspirant, Amb. Capt. Paul Mandela Ogoun, has unveiled his manifesto for the 2028 Bayelsa governorship election, outlining a people-centred development agenda aimed at transforming the state through transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, social justice, innovation and environmental sustainability. Released under the campaign slogan, “Bayelsa State – Forward Together,” the manifesto presents a roadmap designed to improve…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has flagged off his re-election campaign in Osogbo, the state capital, ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, declaring that he would not bow to what he described as forces of darkness and intimidation. The campaign launch, held at Freedom Park in Osogbo, attracted a large crowd of supporters,…
The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Directorate for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Hon. Engr. Ebiye Tarabina, has conducted an inspection of ongoing road construction projects in parts of the state to ensure strict compliance with contractual specifications and government standards. During the inspection tour on Tuesday, Tarabina visited the Angiama/Eniwari/Fonibiri Road project as well as…
Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has clarified his recent remarks concerning the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following public reactions and debates over his comments. Oshiomhole explained that his earlier statements were not intended to justify or assess the merits of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, but rather to underscore…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, have advocated the deployment of modern technology and enhanced regional cooperation to strengthen Nigeria’s border security architecture and address growing security challenges across the country. They made the call on Tuesday at the opening of the 15th National Security…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates can now print their 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips within two hours of issuance. This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. According to the statement, the original result slips contain candidates’ photographs, national ranking, and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is entering the 2027 presidential race as the clear frontrunner, not necessarily because of widespread popularity, but because his opponents remain divided, according to a new forecast by political consulting and data analysis firm CellHub. The firm projects the president as the favourite to secure a second term, arguing that its…
