Nicolas Pepe’s Brace Powers Ivory Coast to Historic World Cup Knockout Debut
Nicolas Pépé delivered a clinical performance, scoring twice as Ivory Coast defeated Curaçao 2-0 in their final Group E match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory marked a…
Ivory Coast Advance; Tunisia lose in final Game of Shambolic World Cup Campaign
Côte d’Ivoire made history on Thursday by qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time, defeating Curaçao 2-0 in their final Group E…
U23 Eagles: NFF Appoints Eric Chelle… Ex Super Eagles Kick
The Nigeria Football Federation has made a bold and ambitious move, and not everyone is convinced it is the right one. The NFF has extended the contract of Super Eagles…
Court Sets Aside Judgment Recognising NDC, Restores Parties To Pre-Judgment Status
The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political…
South Africa Processes Over 15,000 Malawians For Repatriation Ahead Of Protests
South Africa has processed more than 15,000 Malawian nationals to exit the country ahead of next week’s anti-immigration marches that many fear could turn violent, the justice minister said Friday,…
European Economies Suffer From Heatwave
When the mercury rises so do the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic, providing an additional challenge to Europe as it struggles with high energy…
Iran Nuclear Pledge Needs ‘Very Strong’ Verification, Says UN
The UN’s nuclear chief said Friday that Iran’s pledge not to build a nuclear weapon would need “very strong” verification, as the United States and the Islamic republic negotiate a…
Serena Williams To Face Joint In Wimbledon Return After Four-Year Absence
Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia’s Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend returns to singles action after four years. Williams retired in…
Okpebholo Pledges Safer Edo For Farmers, Vows Crackdown On Kidnappers
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has assured residents that his administration is taking “decisive steps” to rid the state of criminal elements and make it safe enough for…
Anambra Commits To Market Reforms For Safer Trading Environments
The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining ongoing market regeneration reforms aimed at boosting economic activities, improving urban planning, and ensuring safer trading environments across the state.…
Okpebholo Nominates Non-Edo Indigene Martin Oli As Commissioner
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has again signalled a shift toward inclusive governance with the nomination of Martin Anayochukwu Oli, an Enugu indigene, as commissioner-designate in his cabinet. The…
Police Foil Cattle Rustling, Recover 20 Cows In Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command on Friday said it foiled an attempted cattle rustling operation and recovered 20 stolen cows following a gun battle with suspected bandits in Jibia Local…
Uzodimma Lauds Tinubu, National Assembly Over State Police Bill
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly for advancing the constitutional process towards the establishment of state police, describing the development as a…
Sai Malam isn’t designated terrorist group – Police
By Haruna Aliyu Kebbi State Police Command says it is investigating reports of the alleged resurgence of the “Sai Malam” group in Argungu Local Government Area through actionable intelligence. In…
ATE 2026: Why flying within Europe is cheaper than Africa – CEO Wakanow
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, has argued that the high cost of air travel across Africa is driven more by structural challenges than airline greed, saying…
Benue PDP reaffirms Aondoakaa as 2027 gov’ship candidate, disowns Agbo
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from claims that Mr. Emmanuel Agbo is the party’s governorship candidate for the…
Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao’s camp in the Philippines said on Friday. The news followed ESPN reporting that…
2015 Maiduguri attacks: Court sentences Boko Haram member to death by hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for participating in the attacks on Maiduguri…
INEC says yet to receive budgeted funds for 2027 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is yet to receive budgetary allocations for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter…
Israel must unconditionally leave Lebanon – Hezbollah chief
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Friday said Israel has “no option” but to withdraw from Lebanese areas it occupies, adding that the Iran-US deal that reduced fighting with Israel was…