The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, has attributed the enduring peace and stability being enjoyed across Ogun State to the deliberate policies and strategic interventions of Governor Dapo Abiodun aimed at fostering security, social harmony, and sus…
Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, as Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz struck to overcome a spirited second-half response from the tournament debutants. Uzbekistan were disciplined for long periods under…
Despair and delight in England-Croatia grudge match Emotions seesawed across London and Zagreb as England met Croatia in a thrilling World Cup grudge match. The Three Lions came away 4-2 winners in Dallas, Texas. Published On 18 Jun 2026 Despair and delight in England-Croatia grudge match Emotions …
The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency has urged healthcare providers under the scheme to improve the quality of care given to enrollees and avoid delays in attending to patients. The agency’s Managing Director, Augustine Ezeka, made the call on Tuesday in Awka during a meeting with the Chief Me…
An Air Peace aircraft operating a scheduled flight from Abuja to Kano has been grounded after experiencing a bird strike upon arrival at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The airline disclosed the incident on Wednesday, saying the aircraft was withdrawn from service in line with aviation…
Activist praises Algeria’s support for Gaza following World Cup defeat Palestinian activist Mahmoud Zaiter consoled Algerian fans after their team’s World Cup defeat to Argentina, praising Algeria’s support for Gaza’s orphans. He said the sponsorship of more than one thousand orphans represented a …
US must ‘force’ Israel to change its policy on Lebanon Israel may ‘symbolically’ pull back its troops from southern Lebanon after the US and Iran signed a peace deal which included an end to Israel’s war on Lebanon, according to analyst Rami Khouri. But he attests, real policy change will only happ…
Oil prices have dropped following the United States and Iran’s signing of an interim peace agreement, resuming a slide interrupted by US President Donald Trump’s warning that he could restart his military campaign. Brent crude fell 2.3 percent on Thursday in Asia, returning the international benchm…
US President Donald Trump’s interim deal with Iran has drawn a backlash from fellow Republicans, who argue the agreement wastes billions of dollars of taxpayer money and does little to restrict Tehran’s nuclear programme. Under a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on Wednesday, the U…
'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely Nyamurongo cemetery in Bunia, a city in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that is the epicentre of the current Ebola outbreak, is much busier than usual. "Today is the sixth time I have come to the ce…
- Published Vozinha, the goalkeeper whose heroics helped Cape Verde earn a draw against Spain, is set to be reunited with his mother ahead of their next game against Uruguay on Sunday. The 40-year-old told reporters after Monday's player-of-the-match performance that his mum had been unable to atte…
Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial A former Nigerian oil minister has been cleared of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives in the form of luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK. Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, was found not guilty after a trial at London's Southwar…
Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed the hospital where they were being treated. The child was taken from Wanamahika Hos…
Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home A man in northern Nigeria has been sentenced to two weeks in prison after neighbours complained that he was storing bags of human faeces outside his home, which they said made life unbearable. Mohammed Saidu was taken to court in the cit…
Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister The leader of the second biggest party in South Africa's governing coalition has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to sack his predecessor, one of the country's best-known politicians. Geordin Hill-Lewis wants the …
The wait was already long enough when Skinner, Baddiel and the Lightning Seeds first coined the phrase. Now, after another three decades of pain, punishment and, of course, penalties, the release of Three Lions is closer to Sir Alf Ramsey's boys of '66 lifting the Jules Rimet Trophy at Wembley than…
The Toronto Film Festival has revealed that more than 130 buyers from 49 countries have confirmed they will attend the first edition of its market, which is referred to as TIFF: The Market. Among the buyers attending the market, which takes place Sept. 10-16, are Picturehouse, Tanweer, Cineart, Bon…
- A.P. Moller Capital - Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II to acquire 100% of Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa from Mainstream Renewable Power - Established renewable energy business with an experienced management team, 148 MW of operating and in-construction assets, 351 MW of construct…
The number of countries experiencing high levels of religion-related social hostility increased significantly in 2023, according to a new global study from Pew Research Center. The report found that 55 countries recorded high or very high levels of social hostilities involving religion in 2023 – a …
South Africa, Xenophobia, the 2026 World Cup, and the Uncomfortable Truth About Pan-Africanism June 11, 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. South Africa ended the match with nine men. And across Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Mozambiqu…
