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TWO NASS LETTERS TO ALLEGED FAKE AGENCY SURFACE AMID PRESIDENCY DISCLAIMER
Fresh controversy has emerged over the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) following the circulation of official-looking letters from both chambers of the...
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 STATS: MBAPPÉ JOINS MESSI, FRANCE’S 150, DIAZ AFRICA’S FIRST
France national football team have advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their Round of 16 clash,...
I LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING POPE LEO XIV, TINUBU TELLS VATICAN DIPLOMAT
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about the possibility of a future visit to Nigeria by Pope Leo XIV, saying such a visit would...
ABDUCTED OYO PUPILS: RESCUE OPERATION ONGOING — ARMY CHIEF
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian troops are making significant progress in efforts to rescue 39 pupils and seven teachers...
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KAJURU ABDUCTION: ADARA PEOPLE DEMAND APOLOGY OVER ALLEGED POLICE, COUNCIL COVER-UP
Kaduna — The Adara Development Association (ADA) has raised serious concerns over the reported abduction of 166 worshippers by armed bandits in Kurmin Wali...
3 DEAD, 40 INJURED AS TRUCK RAMS INTO ROADSIDE SITTERS
At least three people have died and around 40 others were injured after a canter truck lost control and rammed into individuals sitting by...
KATSINA AMNESTY FOR BANDITS SPARKS REACTIONS AS 70 BANDITS SET FOR RELEASE
Prominent socio-political and regional organisations, including Afenifere, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), have strongly condemned the Katsina...
Tinubu in Abu Dhabi: Positioning Nigeria’s Reform Agenda on the Global Investment and Energy...
A Vision for Nigeria’s Place in the New World Order.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday delivered a far-reaching and strategically calibrated address at a...
FED GOVT BOLSTERS NATIONAL ECONOMY THROUGH NPA
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), continues to strengthen the national economy via record trade facilitation, infrastructural development, and enhanced operational...
Politics
TWO NASS LETTERS TO ALLEGED FAKE AGENCY SURFACE AMID PRESIDENCY DISCLAIMER
Fresh controversy has emerged over the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) following the circulation of official-looking letters from both chambers of the...
I LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING POPE LEO XIV, TINUBU TELLS VATICAN DIPLOMAT
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about the possibility of a future visit to Nigeria by Pope Leo XIV, saying such a visit would...
U.S @ 250: SANWO- OLU, OBAIGBENA, PRINCESS GLORIA OF NATIONAL PATRIOTS ATTEND U.S CONSULATE’S...
The United States Consulate-General in Lagos has hosted a reception to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence Day, marking the launch of a...
ARABAMBI GIVES PETER OBI SEVEN DAYS TO RETRACT ALLEGED DEFAMATORY REMARK, DEMANDS N50BN
The South-West Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Comrade Abayomi Arabambi, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, demanding a...
PUTIN AND TRUMP HELD ‘BUSINESSLIKE’ 90-MINUTE JULY 4 CALL, MOSCOW SAYS
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a phone conversation lasting nearly 90 minutes, during which discussions reportedly focused on efforts to end the ongoing...
Economy
NINE COUNTRIES RESPONSIBLE FOR 83% OF GLOBAL GAS FLARING IN 2025, SAYS WORLD BANK...
A new global report has revealed that just nine countries were responsible for 83 percent of all gas flaring worldwide in 2025, despite accounting...
CARDOSO TO BANKS: DEPLOY RECAPITALISATION FUNDS TO SMES, AGRICULTURE, INFRASTRUCTURE
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has urged commercial banks to invest the fresh capital raised during the recently...
BELGIUM UNLOCKS COLONIAL-ERA CONGO MINING RECORDS WITH $24 TRILLION AT STAKE AS U.S. AND...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is moving to gain digital access to a vast collection of colonial-era geological records preserved in Belgium, a...
SHETTIMA SAYS SOLID MINERALS SECTOR STRATEGIC TO NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC AGENDA
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to creating jobs, developing skills and boosting industrial growth through greater participation in the...
WORLD BANK OFFICIAL: NIGERIA’S PROBLEM IS LOW REVENUE — NOT DEBT
The World Bank has said Nigeria's major fiscal challenge is low government revenue rather than excessive borrowing, urging the country to focus on strengthening...
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SEMENYO CALLS ON GHANA TO BE MORE RUTHLESS AFTER CONTROVERSIAL VAR DECISION AGAINST ENGLAND
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has called on his teammates to be more assertive in dealing with match officials after the Black Stars were left...
NOLLYWOOD ACTOR JOSEPH MOMODU ENLISTS IN UNITED STATES ARMY
Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has officially joined the United States Army, marking a major milestone in his life after successfully completing 10 weeks of...
DEMBELE HAT-TRICK INSPIRES FRANCE AS SENEGAL STORM INTO WORLD CUP HISTORY WITH 5-0 MASTERCLASS
France sealed top spot in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Norway, inspired by a sensational...
WORLD CUP 2026: AFRICA CELEBRATES AS THREE NATIONS SECURE PLACES IN THE ROUND OF...
Africa will have at least three representatives in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a series of impressive performances secured...
WORLD CUP 2026: CANADA MAKE HISTORY AS FIRST HOST SINCE USA ’94 TO REACH...
Canada have etched their name into FIFA World Cup history after becoming the first host nation since the United States in 1994 to qualify...
Entertainment
UNBEATEN IN 34 MATCHES – WHY MOROCCO ARE WORLD CUP CONTENDERS
Morocco national football team continue to strengthen their reputation as one of the standout sides of the World Cup, after a commanding 3–0 victory...
AJAYI STUNS WORLD CHAMPION SEVILLE TO WIN 100M AT PREFONTAINE CLASSIC
Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi delivered a remarkable performance on Saturday, winning the men's 100-meter race at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
The 21-year-old...
FRANCE AND MOROCCO SET FOR WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINAL REMATCH AFTER MBAPPE’S 7TH GOAL
France and Morocco are set for a blockbuster FIFA World Cup quarter-final after both teams secured victories in their respective round of 16 matches.
France...
MOROCCO 3-0 CANADA: FIRST AFRICAN TEAM IN CONSECUTIVE WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINALS
Morocco booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston, becoming the first team...
2026 WORLD CUP: COLOMBIA EDGE GHANA 1-0 TO REACH ROUND OF 16
Colombia booked the final place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after edging Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead Stadium, extending their unbeaten run...
Health
HISTORIC CAS JUDGMENT SETS NEW GLOBAL PROTECTION FOR PREGNANT FOOTBALLERS
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of Swedish footballer Maja Göthberg, setting a major legal precedent...
MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH: LOUISIANA PATIENT BECOMES REGION’S FIRST FUNCTIONALLY CURED OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE
A 23-year-old Louisiana resident, Daniel Cressy, has become the first person in the Gulf South to be declared functionally cured of sickle cell disease...
TINUBU’S GOVERNMENT TO BEGIN REVIEW OF N70,000 MINIMUM WAGE
The Federal Government is expected to begin discussions on reviewing Nigeria's ₦70,000 national minimum wage in line with the provisions of the current Minimum...
RESIDENTS DECRY WEEK-LONG DELAY IN REFUSE COLLECTION
Residents in several parts of Lagos have expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in refuse collection, saying heaps of uncollected waste have turned their...
KENYAN DOCTORS BUILD SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN THE UK WHILE MAINTAINING STRONG TIES TO HOME
A growing number of Kenyan doctors are finding professional success in the United Kingdom, taking advantage of expanded career opportunities, specialised training and better...
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TOP STORIES TO READ ON HEADLINENEWS.NEWS TODAY
From politics to business, security, diplomacy, energy, judiciary, infrastructure and global affairs, stay ahead with sharp, credible and impactful reportage from Headlinenews.news.
Our editorial team...
TWO NASS LETTERS TO ALLEGED FAKE AGENCY SURFACE AMID PRESIDENCY DISCLAIMER
Fresh controversy has emerged over the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) following the circulation of official-looking letters from both chambers of the...
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 STATS: MBAPPÉ JOINS MESSI, FRANCE’S 150, DIAZ AFRICA’S FIRST
France national football team have advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their Round of 16 clash,...
I LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING POPE LEO XIV, TINUBU TELLS VATICAN DIPLOMAT
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about the possibility of a future visit to Nigeria by Pope Leo XIV, saying such a visit would...
ABDUCTED OYO PUPILS: RESCUE OPERATION ONGOING — ARMY CHIEF
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian troops are making significant progress in efforts to rescue 39 pupils and seven teachers...
Opinion
IN GOD WE TRUST: AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL AT 250 AND THE DIVINE BURDEN OF...
As the United States marks its 250th Independence anniversary on July 4, 2026, the milestone has prompted renewed reflections on the nation's history, achievements,...
NIGERIA’S $5BN TOTAL RETURN SWAP GAMBLE
Nigeria’s proposed $5 billion Total Return Swap (TRS) financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank is attracting attention from global financial institutions, with the...
REFORMING NYSC: WHY DISCIPLINE, SECURITY AND NATION-BUILDING DEMAND RETIRED MILITARY LEADERSHIP
By G. Fraser. MFR
As the Federal Government undertakes a comprehensive review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), an important national conversation has emerged...
KATSINA TERRORISTS WENT TO MECCA
By Lasisi Olagunju
(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 29 June, 2026).
"Boldness, be my friend. Arm me, audacity, from head to foot." Some live...
REMI TINUBU’S AKARA, ROASTED CORN REMARKS TRIGGER SOCIAL MEDIA STORM
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has come under intense public scrutiny after encouraging Nigerians to consider starting small businesses such as selling akara,...
Religion
I LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING POPE LEO XIV, TINUBU TELLS VATICAN DIPLOMAT
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about the possibility of a future visit to Nigeria by Pope Leo XIV, saying such a visit would...
FIRST AMERICAN POPE MARKS JULY 4 ON MIGRANT ISLAND WITH PLEA FOR ‘COMPASSION AND...
Pope Leo XIV has called on Americans to welcome immigrants with compassion and generosity as he visited the Italian island of Lampedusa, one of...
TINUBU RECEIVES VATICAN ENVOY IN ABUJA, SEEKS POPE LEO’S VISIT TO NIGERIA (VIDEO)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his desire to welcome Pope Leo XIV to Nigeria, reaffirming his administration's commitment to promoting religious harmony, peace,...
JUMMAT MUBARAK! 18TH OF AL-MUHARRAM 1448AH(3RD JULY 2026) AND A DAY OF JUMU’AH. PRAYERS,...
JUMMAT MUBARAK! 11TH OF AL-MUHARRAM 1448AH(26TH JUNE 2026) AND A DAY OF JUMU’AH. PRAYERS, DUAS, VIDEOS, HADITH FOR THE BLESSINGS OF THIS HOLY DAY!
*Today...
FROM JAGGER TO JESUS: EX-STONES ‘LUGGER’ ORDAINED
Jonathan Boast, a former concert crew member who once worked on tours with the Rolling Stones, has embraced a new chapter in his life...
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