Former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, has accused some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State of working against the political interests of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Mr Zailani said those currently presenting the…
Doha, Qatar – Thumping his fist on a lectern, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a direct challenge to the leaders of Pakistan. “India has been successful in isolating you, and we will intensify those efforts,” he said, addressing a large rally of supporters in the southern Indian state of …
Nigeria head into Saturday’s Unity Cup final against Jamaica with growing confidence after an impressive 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the semi-final, and head coach Eric Chelle now faces selection decisions ahead of another crucial test in London. The Super Eagles looked balanced and energetic in t…
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night. The explosion shook nearby homes and briefly painted the sky orange. Bezos said it was “too early to know the root cause” of the incid…
Diplomatic efforts to preserve the ceasefire between the United States and Iran have continued behind the scenes, with officials signalling progress towards a framework that could open the door to formal negotiations after weeks of conflict and disruption across the Gulf and beyond. Despite the opt…
Questions over safety as 16 pupils die in another Kenya school fire The death of 16 students in a fire on Thursday has once again sparked concerns over the safety of Kenya's boarding schools. The tragedy, which occured at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, about 120km (77 miles) north-west of capita…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the Federal Government to focus on addressing economic hardship, insecurity, and the rising cost of living facing Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communica…
- Published Charlton forward Kaheim Dixon scored for Jamaica as they reached the final of the Unity Cup with a 2-0 win over India at The Valley on Wednesday night. The 21-year-old finished into the bottom left-hand corner with 11 minutes remaining after Walsall defender Courtney Clarke had given th…
FC Porto will not trigger the buy option included in Terem Moffi’s (27) loan move from OGC Nice and so the Nigerian will return to his parent club, as per a report from L’Équipe. Moffi was put on sick leave back in November following an attack on Nice’s team bus by their own fans. He, like Jérémie …
Africa’s economies are projected to grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026, moderating slightly from 4.4 percent in 2025, before rebounding to 4.4 per cent in 2027, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook (AEO). The Outlook was released on Tuesday at the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings …
LUGANO, Switzerland, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DESIGN EQUALITY with Innovation became the 7th international competition in the SDGs-focused programme for students and graduates run by the socio-cultural initiative BE OPEN and its partners. Since 2019, the programme aims to encourage creation of …
From political realignments in Abuja where Atiku Abubakar clinched the ADC presidential ticket, to revelations from Washington detailing a Trump-era directive that triggered anti-ISIS operations in Nigeria, the morning’s developments span politics, security and governance. In Abia, Governor Alex Ot…
Ownership Without Control: AI, Health Data, and the Price of Development When the powerful write the rules, the powerless pay — in Nairobi and in Washington alike" publication: Lex Machina Kenya author: Timon Tindi Jobic date: May 2026 #AIGovernance, #DataProtection There is a particular kind of ar…
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, on Wednesday said the party’s presidential primary had demonstrated that democracy and political competition could still thrive in Nigeria without crisis or division. Mark spoke at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has clarified that its Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship and State Assembly primaries will still hold nationwide on May 29 despite adjustments caused by the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. The party stated that the decision became necessary due to transportation a…
The Pan-African Biennale (PAB) has announced the official selection of participants for its inaugural 2026 edition, set to take place from September 7 to 11, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. Conceived as the first continental architecture biennale dedicated to spati…
Skeptical Science New Research for Week #22 2026 Posted on 28 May 2026 by Doug Bostrom, Marc Kodack Open access notables Climate Change Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Schäfer et al., Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Climate Chang Artificial intelligence (AI), and especially gen…
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The Indian men's suffered a 2-0 defeat against Jamaica in the semi-final of the Unity Cup in London. Key Points - India's football team lost 2-0 to Jamaica in the Unity Cup semi-final in London. - Courtney Clarke and Kaheim Dixon scored for Jamaica, securing their place in the final. - India will n…
On Wednesday night, Courtney Clarke's stunning early strike in the eighth minute and Kaheim Dixon's solo effort in the 78th minute ensured Jamaica's entry into the final. India will face Zimbabwe, who went down to Nigeria in the first semifinal on Tuesday, in the third-place play-off on Saturday, w…
