1960 Headlines

  Six people have reportedly been killed in a road crash at the NASFAT Junction along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, while two others sustained injuries. The Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital, by the sector’s Public Relations Officer, Odunsin Afolabi. […]

  Gabon’s sports minister has announced the banning of veteran players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga, the suspension of the whole national team, and the sacking of the coaching staff following the Panthers’ disastrous showing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). An injury-time winner by Bazoumana Toure condemned Gabon to a 3-2 defeat […]

LIVERPOOL VS. LEEDS UNITED | Thursday, January 1st |Premier League | Anfield5:30PM GMT/12:30PM EST While Liverpool won a Premier League title in 2025, it’s probably fair to say that outside of that moment it wasn’t a great calendar year for the Reds given it was won on the strength of a stellar first half of […]

IBADAN, Oyo State — As Crossover Night celebrations draw near, the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has announced the full enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal parking across the state. The directive, issued by the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), will be strictly implemented during the high-traffic period of […]

In line with the principle of fairness, justice and strong diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) joins Suleimon Olufemi’s family in appealing for his release. With the Diyah (blood money) of $570,000 USD fully raised by the Commission and the Saudi-based Yaro Brothers, through the […]

The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Odùduwà race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has been appointed as the Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, Borno State, formerly known as Borno […]

The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the year 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, scheduled to be held on December 31, 2025. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while approving the cancellation, directed that in place of the Greater Lagos […]

….attendees To Explore Post FIFA World Cup Activities. The preparations are getting underway for the extraordinary 2026 edition of the prestigious annual Pan-African Festival in Canada, which is set to take place in Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto Ontario. The Convener of the annual prestigious cultural festival, Prince Segun Akanni, said, in a Presss statement made […]

  People around the globe toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, bidding farewell to one of the hottest years on record, packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin used his traditional New Year address to tell his compatriots their military “heroes” would deliver […]

    Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored in stoppage time for Côte d’Ivoire who came from two goals down to beat Gabon 3-2 in Marrakesh on Wednesday and top Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations. Cameroon also fell behind, against Mozambique in Agadir, but a thunderbolt from Christian Kofane delivered a 2-1 victory. Defending […]

  The Super Eagles will take on Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in their hunt for a fourth continental title. Nigeria defeated Uganda 3-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in the continental showpiece after victories against Tanzania and Tunisia earlier in the tournament. While Coach […]

  Sudan must face 2022 champions Senegal in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso in their final group game on Wednesday, while Algeria beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1 at the same time. Lassina Traore’s early strike put Burkina Faso ahead at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, […]