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Japa: Nigeria’s image abroad far from reality – United Nigeria Airlines chair
United Nigeria Airlines Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, says Nigeria’s international image is far from its reality and he has no plans to emigrate.

Spain coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success
Spain’s World Cup-winning coach, Luis de la Fuente, is set to sign a new contract extension keeping him in the role until 2032, the RFEF announced.

CNN, others sue Trump over White House press ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued the Trump administration after their journalists were barred from the White House and their press credentials revoked.

US father explains why he forgave wife who killed their three children
Patrick Clancy, whose wife Lindsay killed their three children, explains why he forgave her, attributing her actions to mental illness during a TV intervie

Oyebanji hails ex-PDP gov candidate, Kolawole at 70
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated former PDP governorship candidate, Bisi Kolawole, on his 70th birthday, praising his statesmanship

Police nab suspected armed robber in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Ini Mfon, and recovered two locally made pistols and machetes in Ibiono Ibom LGA.

Several high-profile managers including Jürgen Klopp, Zinédine Zidane, and Xavi Hernández are set to make their debuts in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.

NSCDC nabs 35-year-old man for vandalising water station cables in Jigawa
The NSCDC in Jigawa has arrested a 35-year-old man, Rayyanu Ibrahim, for allegedly vandalising and stealing armoured cables at a water station in Birnin Ku

Nigerian Navy warns public against fake recruitment notice
The Nigerian Navy has dismissed a viral social media notice about a 2026 Batch 39 recruitment exercise as fake, urging the public to be cautious.

TCN repairs four vandalised power lines in Rivers
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has begun repairing four vandalised towers along the Afam-IPP-Elelenwo 132kV transmission line in Rivers State.

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West, has commended the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his reforms in the ministry.

Ogun gov stood surety for Igboho’s return to bury mother – Lawyer 
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun agreed to stand as surety for activist Sunday Igboho’s return to Nigeria for his mother’s burial, his lawyer has said.

A list of 20 top football matches to watch during the 16-day international break, including UEFA Nations League and AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

Soldiers rescue 23 kidnapped victims, arrest four suspected Lakurawa members in Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West have rescued 23 kidnapped victims and arrested four suspected Lakurawa terrorists in separate operations in Sokot

Using borehole water to rinse mouth risky – Aproko Doctor
Nigerian health educator, Aproko Doctor, warns that using untreated borehole water to rinse the mouth is risky and can expose people to H. pylori bacteria.

NiMet tests new digital data hub to boost farm planning
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency is testing a new digital data hub to give farmers and agricultural stakeholders better access to climate information.

Kogi aide seeks religious tolerance following viral roadside prayer controversy
A Kogi governor’s aide, Promise Emmanuel, has called for religious tolerance after a viral video showed a woman confronting Muslims praying on a road.

Soludo’s wife donates relief materials to rehabilitated inmates
Anambra State First Lady, Nonye Soludo, has donated relief materials and cash gifts to rehabilitated inmates at the Anambra Rehabilitation Home in Nteje.

VIDEO: Nigerians cheer corrupt leaders, normalise failure — Charly Boy
Entertainer and activist, Charly Boy, has berated Nigerians for their failure to hold leaders accountable, saying they cheer corrupt leaders.

FULL LIST: From Arsenal to Spurs — EPL teams’ ranking after five games – Report
See the full ranking and performance review of all Premier League teams after the first five games of the 2026-27 season, according to a BBC Sport report.

LASEMA clears container truck obstruction on Lagos road
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has cleared a truck carrying two 20-foot containers that tilted and obstructed about 80 per cent of the roadway at National-Ashade, Lagos. The incident occurred at about 11:21pm on Sunday when the…

UK rolls out special rape courts to put survivors first
The UK government is rolling out special courts for rape cases in England and Wales to reduce delays and better support survivors with private facilities.

The Lagos State Government has directed residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to relocate following a fresh seven-day flood alert from NiHSA.

Ex-Kogi gov candidate mourns Ibrahim Idris
Ex-governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka, has mourned the passing of former Kogi State Governor, Ibrahim Idris, describing his death as a significant loss.

Cole Palmer withdraws from England squad with muscle injury
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches after suffering a muscle injury.

The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese says Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has integrity and his works will campaign for his re-election in 2027.

Nigeria to promote national interest at UNGA — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria will be guided by its national interest and commitment to multilateralism at the 81st UN General Assembly.

US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI ‘very successful’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described a meeting with Chinese officials on trade and artificial intelligence as “very successful,” with both sid

Nations League: Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold, Palmer as England name 27-man squad
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named a 27-man squad for the UEFA Nations League, recalling Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer for the upcoming fixtu

APC chairman celebrates Oluremi Tinubu at 66
APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has described First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as a compassionate leader in a message celebrating her 66th birthday.

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