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THE WORLD CUP THAT ATE THE WORLD

July 20, 2026

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, The Bizarre… and the VAR By Jude Dike There are World Cups. Then there are World Cups that leave future historians

Andy Burnham succeeds Starmer as British PM

July 20, 2026

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and new leader of the Labour Party, on Monday succeeded Keir Starmer to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a

Ifako-Ijaiye residents decry lack of water, kick against water meters

July 20, 2026

Residents of Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos have kicked against the plan by the Lagos State Government to introduce meter billings in the area for water consumption. Speaking during a Water

Alia reiterates determination to serve

July 20, 2026

Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has said his administration remains undeterred, focused, and deeply committed to the service of the people in the state. This is contained in

NLNG celebrates Nnaji at 70, lauds science, innovation contributions

July 20, 2026

The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has celebrated Prof. Bart Nnaji at 70, recognising his over two decades of contributions to the governance, credibility and global reach of The Nigeria

Shakira, Burna Boy thrill fans at historic FIFA World Cup final show

July 20, 2026

Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy delivered a joint performance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup official song, “Dai Dai,” during the first-ever halftime show

Group congratulates Badejo-Okusanya

July 20, 2026

Women in Business and Politics has congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), on her election as President-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), saying her emergence marks a milestone for women’s

EFCC arraigns Warri Refineries’ ex-MD over alleged money laundering

July 20, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jimoh Yisawu, former Managing Director, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, for money laundering. Yisawu, who was arraigned on eight-count

Renewed Hope Ambassadors laud Tinubu, say reform beneficial

July 20, 2026

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Communications Team on Sunday commenced the inspection of strategic federal and state government projects in Kogi State. The team inspected

NBA president-elect pledges improved welfare, opportunities for lawyers

July 19, 2026

The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to prioritise the welfare of lawyers by promoting better earnings, improved working conditions and enhanced

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