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Nigeria’s D’Tigress produced a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Philippines 101–84 in their third game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on Saturday. The African champions recovered from a sluggish start after going behind early, as the Philippines edged the opening quarter 25–21 and carried a nine-point advantage into the break at 51–42. Nigeria, however, emerged revitalised after half-time as D’Tigress dominated the third quarter, outscoring their opponents 34–21 to wipe out the deficit and swing momentum decisively in their favour. READ ALSO :  Kyle Walker Retires from England Duty after Squad Omission Rena Wakama’s side then delivered a clinical final period, overwhelming the Philippines 25–12 to stretch the lead and push past the 100-point mark in emphatic fashion. The victory keeps Nigeria firmly in contention as they prepare for a demanding finish to the group phase.  D’Tigress will take on France on Sunday before concluding their ...

Phil Campbell, the long-serving guitarist of Motörhead, has died aged 64, his family announced on Saturday. In a statement shared on social media, his family said the Welsh musician passed away peacefully after what they described as a “ long and courageous battle ” in intensive care following a complex major operation.  A black-and-white photograph showed Campbell alongside his wife, Gaynor. “ Phil was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud and loving grandfather . “ He was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be missed immensely. His legacy, music and the memories he created with so many will live on forever ,” the family said.  While the family has asked for privacy during the period of mourning, tributes from fans and fellow musicians poured in within hours, hailing Campbell as an influential guitarist and a defining figure in British heavy metal.  Many recalled his formidable stage presence and decades of uncompromising live performances. Born in Pon...

Rivian is edging closer to the defining test faced by every electric vehicle start-up whether it can translate early enthusiasm into mass-market adoption and sustainable profits. Industry history suggests that success is not determined by halo models, but by the take-up of lower-priced, high-volume vehicles.  That milestone has already been crossed by Tesla, while newer rivals such as Lucid and Rivian are still working towards it. A decade ago, Tesla built its reputation with the premium Model S saloon and Model X SUV.  Its real commercial breakthrough, however, came with the more affordable Model 3 and Model Y, which combined lower prices with newer technology and went on to sell in the hundreds of thousands each year. Rivian has so far enjoyed modest success with its R1T pickup and R1S SUV, both positioned firmly in the premium segment.  The company is now preparing for its own mass-adoption moment with the R2 SUV, a smaller and more affordable model intended to broaden...

Thirty-three young engineers and geoscience graduates have commenced a 12-month specialist training programme in pipeline engineering, corrosion control and monitoring in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The programme is delivered under the Nigerian Content Human Capital Development initiative by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and MJD Oilfield Services Limited, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Participants will undergo a blend of classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, field demonstrations and on-the-job training, supported by mentorship, case studies and continuous assessment.  Organisers said the goal is to produce project-ready personnel and expand Nigeria’s pipeline integrity talent pool, strengthening long-term infrastructure reliability. Opening the programme, NCDMB’s Manager of Human Capital Development, Tarilate Bribena-Teide, said pipeline pigging and corrosion control are essential to maintaining system in...

The Edo State Ministry of Education has opened an investigation into a violent assault involving students of Igbinedion Education Centre after footage of the incident spread widely on social media. The video, which emerged on Friday, shows two students taking turns to attack a third pupil who is seen lying on the floor, unable to defend himself, while another student records the incident. In a statement issued on Saturday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Edith Ebomoyi, the government described the conduct as unacceptable and incompatible with the standards expected of schools in Edo State.  Ebomoyi stressed that the safety and welfare of pupils remained a priority for the state. The ministry announced the immediate constitution of a five-member investigative committee to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine responsibility.  According to it, disciplinary action would follow for anyone found culpable, in line with regulations governing schools...

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Ogun State says it has yet to establish any evidence that Nigerian comedian and content creator Broda Shaggi was shot within the state. Reports had circulated that the entertainer, whose real name is Samuel Perry, was hospitalised after allegedly sustaining a gunshot injury on Sunday while filming a skit beneath the Sango Otta Bridge, a busy transport corridor linking Ogun and Lagos states. However, the circumstances surrounding the alleged shooting remain unclear. READ ALSO : Abuja Lawyer Sues Tonto Dikeh over Alleged Child Rights Violation The comedian was said to have been taken initially to a private hospital in Alakuko, Lagos State, before being referred to another medical facility in Ikeja for further treatment. Reacting to the reports, the Ogun State Police Command said it could not confirm that the incident occurred within its jurisdiction.  The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, a deputy superintendent of police, said preliminary ch...

Former interior minister, Rauf Aregbesola has called for urgent government and societal intervention to tackle what he described as the growing neglect of the boy child in Nigeria. Aregbesola warned that the country’s long-term future could be imperilled if millions of boys remain abandoned and uneducated. Speaking in Abuja at the maiden AfriCultural Fashion Show and Awards, organised by Global Awareness for Development Initiatives, the former minister said advocacy for the girl child must continue but should not come at the expense of boys facing mounting pressures without adequate support. Addressing the theme of empowering the African boy child, he argued that society routinely demands strength, responsibility and patriotism from boys while failing to provide the emotional and economic foundations needed for healthy development. “ The boy child floats and sinks in a society that has largely failed him but expects him to be a good citizen, a patriot and a nationalist ,” he said. Areg...

President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria was close to bankruptcy when he took office in May 2023, arguing that difficult economic reforms adopted by his administration were necessary to avert financial collapse. Speaking on Friday at a Ramadan dinner with senior media executives at the Presidential Villa, the President defended the removal of fuel subsidies and other policy shifts that have drawn sustained public criticism, insisting the measures were taken to stabilise public finances. “ At the time we had to confront the subsidy, Nigeria was tilting on the edge of bankruptcy . “ Having asked for the job and getting it, I cannot look back other than to make corrections as I move along and save the nation ,” he said. He added that the country had since stepped back from the brink, saying he could now “ stand proudly ” before the public that Nigeria’s finances were no longer in immediate peril. The President asserted that leadership demanded decisive action at critical moments, noting tha...

Twelve Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Ghana over alleged involvement in organised cybercrime and human trafficking, following a coordinated security operation in the country. The arrests were carried out by a joint team drawn from the Ghana Police Service(GPS), its Cyber Vetting and Enforcement and CID Surveillance units, and the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). According to security sources, the raid took place on Thursday, 12 March 2026, and was led by DSP Malaika Jibril Alhassan and Superintendent Francis Baidoo.  Officers recovered 25 laptops and seven mobile phones believed to have been used in a range of cyber-enabled crimes. READ ALSO : Abuja Lawyer Sues Tonto Dikeh over Alleged Child Rights Violation Investigators said the suspects attempted to obstruct the operation by releasing German Shepherd dogs at the officers, but reinforcements were swiftly deployed, allowing the arrests to be completed without serious incident. Preliminary investigations indicate that the...

Nigeria’s data protection regulator has said content creators who film unsuspecting members of the public for so-called “ reality show ” videos risk criminal prosecution, including possible jail terms. In a statement, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said preliminary checks showed that such recordings, often made in public spaces and shared online, serve no public or legitimate interest. The commission’s Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, said individuals who capture and publish images of people without consent are personally accountable for invading privacy rights guaranteed under Nigerian law. The NDPC pointed to a recent case involving a creator who reportedly films passers-by by the roadside in Lagos State, describing the practice as an abuse of rights disguised as entertainment. It explained that people in such situations have no reasonable expectation that their images will be recorded and broadcast to a global audience. According to th...