President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna as the “General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering.” The Nigerian leader announced this during his Friday morning broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day. “Among the architects of m…
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of …
United States President Donald Trump said he had cancelled a third straight night of planned attacks on Iran, saying talks with Tehran were close to producing a deal. The announcement marked a dramatic turnaround. Just hours earlier, Trump warned that Iran would be hit “very hard” and threatened to…
Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday night in Zapopan, Mexico. After a lacklustre first half in which both teams were jeered as they left the field, Czechia took the lead in the 59th mi…
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises Nigeria has become the latest African state to repatriate some of its citizens from South Africa following a rise in anti-migrant sentiments in the country. A flight carrying 268 Nigerians has landed in Lagos after leaving…
Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession A drone strike on a funeral procession at a cemetery in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid has killed at least four people and injured several others, two rights groups, Sudan Doctors Network and Emergency Lawyers, have said. Both groups blame the par…
- Published Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa. The contest between Champions League winners PSG and Aston Villa, who triumphed in …
City’s versatile defender started at left-back in Orlando and was joined by former Blue John Stones in Thomas Tuchel’s backline. After kick-off was delayed by an hour due to weather conditions in Florida, Declan Rice opened the scoring in the ninth minute when arriving onto a cut-back and firing ho…
Manchester United had two players in action for Portugal last night. Portugal In recent years, Manchester United have had a strong connection with players from Portugal and both Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot are likely to play a major role for the nation in the upcoming World Cup. Former Red Devi…
Crude oil production among members of OPEC has this year collapsed to a generational low, at just 16.13 million barrels daily, Reuters reported, citing a regular survey it conducts on OPEC production. The amount is the lowest since 2000, the publication noted. The May average is also lower than OPE…
Good morning and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's first World Cup Breakfast for this year's showpiece. The tournament begins later on Thursday evening when co-hosts Mexico face South Africa at 8pm. So ahead of the grand opening, here is what you may have missed on the eve of World Cup. Every morning o…
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, in Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the remand of popular social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, fondly called Blessing CEO, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service pending the commencement of her trial…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the controversial landing and subsequent departure of a private aircraft from a roadway near Asaba, Delta State, as a breach of aviation regulations and a matter of national security concern. The aircraft, which report…
The World Cup kicks off on June 11 with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above mounting anger at ticket prices and a U.S. immigration crackdown that has seen fans, a top referee and team officials barred from the tournament. A record 48 teams …
The 2026 World Cup is the biggest ever, so Fox had to pull out all the stops for its coverage. The network is set to broadcast its third Men's World Cup and sixth overall, building off a decade's worth of soccer coverage in the United States. At this point, Fox has become synonymous with soccer, br…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, has ordered a bank to withdraw the dismissal of a former employee, Mr Tajudeen Balogun, and awarded him N5.5m in damages after finding that the bank wrongfully terminated his employment based on incorrect information supplied by Obafemi Awol…
South Africa are set to face Mexico in the opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, with the hosts enjoying the advantage of playing in front of their home crowd. Bafana Bafana head into the tournament with inconsistent form but are known for their resilience. Their recent friendly m…
Mexico is set to face South Africa in the inaugural match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday in front of their home crowd. Mexico vs South Africa – Match preview and team news - Date: Thursday, 11th June. - Kick-off: 8pm BST. - Venue: Mexico City Stadium, Ciudad de Mexico. Mexico team news Mexi…
The Trucks Transit Parks Limited, manager of the electronic call-up system, has noted that efficient truck management contributes significantly to environmental protection and improved working conditions for dockworkers. It added that reducing traffic congestion around Nigeria’s seaports is critica…
By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.
