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DSS arrests Senator Abaribe (ThisDay)

The Department of State Security has arrested the lawmaker representing Abia-South Senatorial District, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe. According to his Special Adviser, Mr. Nwokoma Okorie, Senator Abaribe was picked up on Friday morning at his barber’s shop in the Apo area…

Nigeria vs Iceland: All change up front as Nigeria look for goals (Punch)

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr shook up his forward line on Friday for the clash against Iceland in Volgograd, bringing in Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho among three changes for a match in which defeat would see them eliminated. They replace…

Trump endorses Roby despite past disloyalty (Politico)

President Donald Trump has endorsed Alabama Rep. Martha Roby, giving her a major boost in a primary battle in which she’s come under attack over her past lack of allegiance to the president. “Congresswoman Martha Roby of Alabama has been…

Nigeria vs Iceland: Rohr banks on Musa as Ighalo, Ndidi rally Eagles (Punch)

Ahmed Musa will be handed a starting for the Super Eagles in their crucial Group D role 2018 World Cup clash against tournament debutants Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on Friday. A positive result will help Nigeria revive their chances…

2018 FIFA World Cup: Brazil opens criminal probe against fans (Thestatesman)

The Brazil federal public prosecutor’s office has opened a criminal investigation against Brazilian fans who recorded and spread an indecent video while staying in Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. “The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office in the Federal District…

South Africa’s Semenya, Mokoena for CAA Asaba 2018 (DailyTrust)

A full-strength preliminary team has been unveiled by Athletics South Africa (ASA) for the 2018 CAA African Senior Championships to be held in Asaba, Delta State between August 1-5. The squad includes the likes of 2017 World Championships medalists Luvo…

No evidence that Abiri is a journalist, only a guest of DSS – Presidency (Nation)

Presidency has dispelled insinuations that the arrest and continuing detention of Jones Abiri, who claimed to be a journalist, trampled on freedom of the press. The presidency said on Thursday that Abiri has not been able been able to prove…

Budget: How allocation to Enugu Airport was cut – Ekweremadu (DailyTrust)

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu yesterday said his findings showed that the budgetary allocation to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu was slashed by National Assembly committees. President Muhammadu Buhari had while signing the budget said the National Assembly cut…

Iceland in trouble, Super Eagles on fire: Odegbami (Nation)

The Vikings of Iceland that held Argentina to a draw in the first game of Group D in the FIFA World Cup in Russia, will have it tougher with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the crunch match starting at 4pm today.…

Responsible journalism necessary for good governance – Buhari (SUN)

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, tasked media practitioners on the need for responsible journalism as a means of instilling good governance and democratic principles. He gave the charge while declaring the 67th World Congress of International Press Institute (IPI) opened…

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