European champions Spain have defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain secured their second World Cup title after a hard-fought final was decided by a goal from Ferran Torres in the second half of extra time. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Spain dominating possession and creating …
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai has foiled an attempted mass abduction by suspected ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College, Monguno, Borno State, rescuing 46 students. The attempted attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday after the terrorists reportedly gained access to the school with the assistance of suspected collaborators. The acting spokesman for …
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide Zonal Special Intervention Patrol, introducing 12 code-named operations to tackle the major causes of road traffic crashes and improve compliance with road safety regulations. The special patrols will begin on Monday, July 20, across the Corps’ 12 Zonal Commands, with each zone implementing a strategy …
Minister says the ‘little boy from Rosario’ could produce the magic needed to deny Spain the trophy Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has predicted that Spain will defeat Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but believes Lionel Messi could still change the outcome. Keyamo shared his prediction on his …
Premier League legend says Messi’s presence and Argentina’s resilience could prove decisive in Sunday’s final Premier League legend Alan Shearer has tipped Argentina to defeat Spain and win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain, managed by Luis de la Fuente, will face Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina in the final on Sunday, July 19, at the …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it is preparing for a major national struggle to push for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage and improved welfare for pensioners. NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero disclosed this in Abuja while speaking at the commissioning of the Comrade Godwin Abumisi Pensioners Legacy House and Multipurpose Hall. …
France captain becomes only the fourth player in World Cup history to score at least 10 goals in a single tournament France captain Kylian Mbappé has joined an elite group of World Cup goal scorers after becoming only the fourth player in the history of the competition to score 10 or more goals in …
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has called for a stronger focus on rehabilitation, empathy and professional intervention in addressing substance misuse, warning against the continued stigmatisation and criminalisation of persons affected by substance-use disorders. The call was made in Abuja during a two-day capacity-building training organised by the Hope Gilead Recovery Foundation (HGRF), in partnership …
As Millions of Nigerians Struggle With Rising Food Prices, Rent and School Fees, a Pinnacle Daily Investigation Reveals the Sectors Quietly Profiting From the Crisis At dawn, traders at Abuja's Utako Market begin arranging tomatoes, peppers, and onions that now cost nearly twice what they did a few years ago. Across town, a civil servant …
Residents flee as suspected armed herders attack Ankpechi community along the Otukpo-Oweto-Abuja Road Suspected armed herders have again attacked a community in Benue State, leaving one person injured and looting several shops in the latest wave of violence to hit the state. The attackers reportedly stormed Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward, along the Otukpo-Oweto-Abuja …
