Heavy Security Deployed Across South Africa Ahead of Anti-Migrant Protests
South African authorities have deployed heavy security across major cities ahead of planned anti-migrant protests, amid fears the demonstrations could ...
Month: June 2026
Underdogs reign: Morocco, Paraguay topple giants at 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is becoming a tournament where reputations count for little and fearless underdogs are rewriting football ...
FEC approves sweeping NYSC reforms, extends orientation to six weeks
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the most extensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since its ...
Army Reveals Why Illegal Arms Manufacturers Sold Weapons to Fulani Militias
The Nigerian Army has said that suspects arrested over illegal arms manufacturing in Plateau State admitted selling locally made firearms ...
Nine African Teams Make History by Reaching FIFA World Cup Round of 32
Africa has achieved a historic milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine nations advancing to the Round of ...
World Cup 2026: 32 Teams Secure Knockout Berths
The group stage of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with nations booking places in the inaugural Round ...
Sade’s The Best Of Hits One-Year Milestone on UK Albums Chart
Legendary British band Sade, led by British Nigerian singer, Sade Adu, has reached another career milestone as its greatest hits ...
Death Toll Rises to Nine as Lagos Mall Collapse Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescue workers have recovered nine bodies and rescued 26 people after a three-storey shopping mall collapsed in the Alakija area ...
Full List: Check Out The 15 Airports Renamed After Notable Nigerians
The Federal government has issued a directive that a number of Federal Airports be named after prominent Nigerians. The directive ...
Council Chairman Jailed Five Years in U.S. Over $3.5 Million Romance Fraud Scheme
Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, the Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, has been sentenced to five years in ...
Africa’s World Cup Dream Still Alive as Second-Round Matches Deliver Mixed Fortunes
African teams have produced a blend of resilience, surprises and frustration after the second round of matches at the 2026 ...
African Names, African Pride: WNBA Stars Embrace Their Heritage
For many women of African descent playing in the WNBA, a name is far more than a label. It is ...
US Sanctions Nigerian, Six Businesses Over Alleged ISIS Financing Network
The United States has identified and sanctioned a Nigerian national, two foreign nationals, and six businesses for allegedly helping ISIS ...
Liz Truss Resigns After 44 days as Prime Minister
Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister 44 days after taking over from Boris Johnson earning her the tag of ...
Keir Starmer to Resign as UK Prime Minister, Paving Way for New Labour Leader
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to step down, ending a turbulent two-year tenure and setting the stage ...
New FIFA Rule Ends World Cup Dreams Early for Haiti, Turkey and Tunisia
A new FIFA tiebreaking rule has confirmed the elimination of three countries from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after only ...
INEC Declares Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of ...
Senegal’s World Cup Clouded by Bonus Dispute, Unpaid Coach and Cost-Cutting Concerns
Senegal’s 2026 World Cup campaign faces growing off-field challenges as reports of unpaid player bonuses, cost-cutting measures and uncertainty surrounding ...
Iran Suspends Switzerland Nuclear Talks Over Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
Iran has suspended plans to send its negotiating delegation to Switzerland for the first round of talks under a new ...
Harry, Meghan and Children Set for First UK Family Visit in Four Years
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to return to the United Kingdom next month with their children, Archie and ...
