In many ways, the most ambitious World Cup in history — which kicked off Thursday in Mexico City — has inspired more angst than anticipation, […]
Year: 2026
2026 World Cup: Canada, Bosnia share spoils in Group B opener
Co-hosts Canada fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup […]
After uncertainty, a positive sign for L.A. Olympics transportation funding
WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee has approved $875 million to fund public transportation for the 2028 Olympic Games, a positive sign for LA28 after the exclusion […]
Trump's quiet crackdown: Fewer ICE raids, harsher rules push immigrants to leave
WASHINGTON — A year after the Trump administration kicked off its aggressive immigration enforcement tour with military-style raids across greater Los Angeles, federal officials have veered toward […]
California sues Trump administration over planned ICE facility near Gilroy
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County officials announced a new lawsuit against the Trump administration that aims to block a planned immigration […]
FIFA President Gianni Infantino pleas for patience, urges people to relax amid backlash
MEXICO CITY — On the eve of the World Cup kickoff, FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for patience in the face of a series of crises that […]
Fresh strikes, surging inflation signal new phase of Iran war
WASHINGTON — U.S. retaliatory strikes against Iran will continue after its forces shot down an American helicopter, President Trump said Wednesday, accusing the Islamic Republic of stringing […]
Court Jails Five Men 25 Years Each Over Arms Supply To Boko Haram Network
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday sentenced five men to 25 years’ imprisonment each for their roles in a cross-border arms trafficking […]
JUST IN: Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, dies at 80
Veteran Nollywood actor, dramatist, filmmaker, and scholar, Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. His passing was announced on Friday via Instagram by […]
The FBI serves a search warrant at the Garden Grove chemical plant
Federal Bureau of Investigation officers served a search warrant Wednesday at the Garden Grove chemical plant, where a compromised tank containing toxic chemicals threatened to […]
World Cup referee, denied entry to U.S. because of suspected ties to terrorists, hailed in return to Somalia
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States for the World Cup after enduring an 11-hour interrogation in Miami, according to […]
News Analysis: The war front that could sink Trump's negotiations with Iran
BEIRUT — For weeks now, President Trump has repeatedly promised — at least 37 times, by some estimates — an accord with Iran is around the corner. […]
NDC Primaries: How Aisha Yesufu rejected Reps ticket – Dickson
Ms Yesufu was an aspirant for the FCT Senatorial District primaries of the NDC which she alleged were manipulated against her. The National Leader of […]
Ad nauseam: How message fatigue tanked Tom Steyer's $216-million campaign
Californians couldn’t escape billionaire Tom Steyer’s political ads — during newscasts, sitcoms or sporting events; on streaming services, YouTube, influencers’ social media feeds; or in […]
VIDEO: Youth Must Understand The Struggle To Receive The Baton Of Stewardship – Bagos
A member of the House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, has absolved Nigerian youths of blame for what is often perceived as their limited interest in […]
Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged
As President Trump pushed unfounded allegations that California’s elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a major flash point in the state’s […]
Mutfwang: No Talks, No Deals With Terrorists In Plateau
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Caleb Mutfwang has declared that his administration will not enter into any form of negotiation with terrorists or criminal groups, insisting […]
Indian-Origin Man Jailed For 34 Years In UK For Kidnapping And Rape
An Indian-origin man was on Friday sentenced to 34 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of kidnap, torture and rape offences in London. Gagandeep Singh, aged […]
Actor Kola Oyewo Dies at 80
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo is dead, reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com reports further that Oyewo’s son, Dr Wale Oyewo broke the sad news on Friday, 12 […]
BREAKING : Nollywood, Theatre Legend Kola Oyewo Dies at 80 After Battle With Prostate Ailment
Nigeria’s theatre and film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, dramatist and scholar, Kola Oyewo, who passed away at […]