Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a tense Round of 16 encounter ended goalless following 120 minutes at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. The closely fought contest was defined by disciplined defending, tactical organisation and few clear-cut chances, forcing the match into a penalty […]

Lionel Messi reveals he cried after Argentina’s World Cup comeback win over Egypt due to guilt over a missed penalty, not just joy. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-cried-after-argentinas-world-cup-comeback-messi/

STAKEHOLDERS in the Nigerian maritime industry have warned that the N11trillion revenue target slammed on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by the National Assembly may scare cargoes away from Nigerian ports. The post N11trn revenue target may scare cargoes from Nigerian ports, stakeholders warn NASS appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Yinka Kolawole Dangote Cement Plc has unveiled plans to cut net carbon dioxide (CO‚ ) emissions intensity by 20 per cent while expanding production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) by 2030, as it pursues its ambition of becoming Africa’s most sustainable and globally competitive cement producer. Presenting the company’s 2025 Sustainability Scorecard […] The post Dangote Cement targets 20% emissions cut, expands capacity to 80mtpa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ghana deserves commendation for taking a principled and courageous stand against the recurring xenophobic attacks on Africans in South Africa. By declining a proposed state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa until meaningful steps are taken to protect Ghanaian citizens, Accra has sent a powerful message that the lives and dignity of Africans cannot […]

Nigel Farage is not a picture of happiness.  As Britain’s version of Trumpism (only a version, never a facsimile), the leader of Reform UK had been flying high in the polls.  But his themes are starting to tire: the anti-establishment figure who so happens to be profiting from it; the martyr who always falls just […]

The ECOWAS Parliament has underscored the importance of grassroots engagement in developing effective regional policies to combat irregular migration and human trafficking across West Africa. The parliament’s Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Kabeer Garba, made the assertion on Tuesday during an ongoing delocalised meeting with communities in The Gambia aimed at addressing irregular migration and […]

Every few years, the world rediscovers Africa. Sometimes it is because of a famine; at other times, it is because of a coup, a debt crisis, an epidemic, or a migration emergency. The accompanying narrative is almost always the same: Africa is broken. It is a familiar diagnosis, repeated so often that it has become […]

The Federal Government has strengthened its partnership with Egypt to accelerate the implementation of the Smart National Transport Databank Project, a key initiative aimed at modernising Nigeria’s transport management system through technology. As part of the collaboration, a high-level Nigerian delegation, including the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Shehu Mohammed, […]

On the Renewed Hope City project, Abdulaziz said it was designed to address the country’s huge housing deficit.

Operatives of the Civil Defence Mining Marshals have arrested a senior police officer for allegedly aiding illegal Chinese mining defendants to escape. In a video released by Sahara TV, security operatives were seen recovering police uniforms, live ammunition, and some mined minerals from the location where the Chinese nationals were occupying. Authorities say the recovered […]

“For the record, in his first outing on the presidential ballot, Mr Obi secured approximately 2.8 million votes in the region — a remarkable achievement that cannot be dismissed lightly,” Kwankwaso said.

The Senate Committee on Regional Development has raised concerns over the spending and operational structure of the North West Development Commission, NWDC, nearly five months after its inauguration. The lawmakers alleged that nearly 79 percent of the N1.19 billion spent by the commission, about N943 million, went to board allowances. The committee also queried why […]

The commissioner commended the enforcement personnel for conducting the operation professionally and reminded motorists of their obligation to comply with laws regulating vehicle registration and number plate usage. The post Police impound 195 vehicles for registration, number plates violation appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a mandatory takeover offer valued at N6.94 billion by Emerald HoldCo B.V. for up to 11.74 million ordinary shares of Beta Glass Plc. The offer, disclosed to the Nigerian Exchange on July 6, 2026, will see Emerald acquire shares at N590.94 each following its acquisition of indirect […]