Team Nigeria has wrapped up an outstanding campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, finishing as the highest-ranked African nation and securing seventh place overall on the final medals table. The Nigerian contingent delivered one of the country’s strongest performances at the Games, winning 24 medals—comprising 10 gold, […]
A public exchange has emerged between Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, and the Presidency following a recent meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House in Abuja. While both sides agree that key national issues were discussed, they differ […]
The highly anticipated reality Tv show Big brother Naija began on Sunday, 26th of July.Barely a week into Big Brother Naija Season 11, one thing is already clear: Biggie is done playing safe. This season has wasted no time throwing housemates and viewers into the deep end with unexpected twists, […]
The U.S. State Department has apologized after an AI-generated map of Africa incorrectly labeled every country during an official presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, triggering criticism from attendees and renewed concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in government communications. The error came to […]
France, Spain, and Greece continue battling major wildfires today, as extreme heat, dry vegetation, and strong winds fueled blazes across southern Europe. In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that authorities had downgraded the emergency level for a major wildfire on the border between Madrid and Castilla y León after […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned five suspected members of the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru) before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and the alleged killing of two […]
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola has issued a bold rallying cry to African leaders, urging deliberate investment in grassroots sports to unlock the continent’s massive economic potential. Speaking as the special guest at the grand finale of the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup at the Borteyman Sports Complex […]
The United States has announced a major restructuring of its visa operations across Africa, with routine visa services at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic missions ending on August 1, 2026. The US Department of State said the move is aimed at strengthening national security, reducing government spending, […]
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, disrupting important services, and triggering a massive emergency response, Japan Meteorological Agency said.The earthquake, which struck about 20 kilometres south of Kumamoto City on the southwestern island of Kyushu, knocked out power to thousands of homes, damaged […]
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as a pause in US-Iran hostilities eased fears of further disruption to energy supplies through the Gulf. Brent crude dropped 6% to about $86 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate fell nearly 7%. The calmer geopolitical climate also lifted several global stock markets, […]
