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By Chiemeka Ugwowo South Africa Captain Appeals for Pan-African Support After World Cup Loss South Africa’s goalkeeper and captain, Rownen Williams, expressed disappointment over the lack of African support for his team during their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 🗣️ Rownen Williams: “Africans have always supported other African countries in every World Cup, but I can’t understand why our situation is different. Many Africans supported Mexico instead of South Africa. We almost shed tears. Truly, this is sad. As Africans, let’s stand for each other and stand together.” Williams’ message highlights…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo World Cup Shock: Red Cards Rain on Opening Game! Mexico 🇲🇽 kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa 🇿🇦, but the headlines weren’t about goals—they were about RED CARDS! Julian Quinones opened scoring in the 9th minute, and Raul Jiminez sealed it in the 67th. But the drama? Three straight reds! Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane saw red early, and Cesar Montes joined the party late for Mexico. That’s a record-setting start to the tournament! Mexico dominated with 61% possession and four shots on target, punishing South Africa for sloppy…

By Israella Njasi James Family Makes History as England Duo For nearly 25 years, Nigel James has been coaching young footballers in south-west London. Now, he can proudly say that his children, Lauren and Reece James, have made history as the first brother and sister to play senior football for England in the modern era. “Sometimes I still ask myself, ‘Can I believe it?’” Nigel says. “But it’s real. The whole James family is so proud of what the kids have achieved. Seeing your children reach the very top of their profession is an incredible feeling.” Reece is expected to…

By Augustine Martha, Abuja Kaduna Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor Troops from the 312 Artillery Regiment of 1 Division Nigerian Army, working with Sector 1 Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected military impostor in Kaduna. The civilian suspect was detained at approximately 9:50 a.m. on 11 June 2026 at Strike Force Base, Sabo, after allegedly posing as Major General AT Ibrahim (Rtd). Investigations are ongoing, and the suspect will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further inquiry and prosecution. The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to tackling all forms of criminality that…

By chiemeka ugwowo, Abuja Kenneth Okonkwo Fires Back at Obi, Warns Against Defamation Suit Kenneth Okonkwo, ADC chieftain and former spokesperson for Peter Obi during the 2023 Labour Party presidential campaign, has warned that suing him for defamation would be “very unwise” and could force him to reveal confidential information. Okonkwo made the remarks in a series of posts on X, responding to Obi’s threat of legal action. In a Channels Television interview, he alleged that Obi and the NDC’s south-east caucus solicited bribes from aspirants seeking House of Representatives and Senate tickets. He claimed that Obunike Ohaegbu, a House…

By Israella Njasi,  Abuja Justice for Alex Pressures Police Over ₦50M Compensation Delay The advocacy group Justice for Alex has renewed its demand that the Nigeria Police Force immediately comply with a court order awarding ₦50 million to the family of late journalist Alex Ogbu. Ogbu was killed in January 2020 while reporting on a protest in Abuja, an incident that sparked nationwide calls for justice. The group criticized the delay in payment, saying it undermines both accountability and the rule of law. “Justice delayed is justice denied,” the group stated, urging the police to promptly execute the court judgment…

By Chiemeka ugwowo,  Abuja TCN Hands Over Kainji Substation Site to MESL for 2x330kV Bays Construction The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has officially granted Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) access to the Kainji Transmission Substation to begin construction of 2x330kV bays for Units IG3 and IG4 at the Kainji Hydro Power Plant in Niger State. The handover marks the start of civil, electrical, and mechanical works, including testing and commissioning. Once completed, the new 110MW turbines—totaling 220MW—will feed additional power into the national grid, boosting electricity supply from Kainji. At the ceremony, TCN’s General Manager, Materials Control and Stores,…

By Chiemeka ugwowo, Abuja Power Minister Tegbe Assumes Office, Calls for Sector Unity and Commends TCN Abuja, 9 June 2026 – Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has taken office as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, pledging stronger collaboration, better governance, and higher accountability across the country’s electricity sector. At his first meeting with CEOs and heads of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Power, Tegbe stressed that meeting the government’s power sector goals—including boosting generation, expanding transmission, enhancing sector liquidity, and accelerating renewable energy investment—requires a unified approach among all stakeholders. “We have made progress, but we are not yet where we…

By Chiemeka ugwowo, Abuja Army Chief Tasks Media to Lead Battle Against Fake News The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on media professionals to take the lead in countering misinformation, stressing that control of the information space is vital for national security and military success. Speaking on 9 June 2026 at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) Combined First and Second Quarter Media Workshop at the Army War College, Shaibu described strategic communication as a force multiplier in modern military operations. He noted that in today’s information-driven environment, the media…

By chiemeka ugwowo,  Abuja Armed with Stories, Not Guns: Journalists Fight Child Recruitment Abuja’s journalists are taking a stand—arming themselves not with guns, but with the power of the pen—to stop children from being pulled into armed conflicts. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, teamed up with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security and Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) for a hard-hitting multi-day workshop. Reporters, diplomats, and development partners gathered to master ethical, child-focused conflict reporting. For NUJ FCT, it’s simple: reporting isn’t just about documenting—it’s about preventing. Council Treasurer Sandra Chukwugekwu said, “We shape public…