Dangote Industries Limited has retained its position as Africa’s most admired African brand for the eighth consecutive year in the Brand Africa rankings, reinforcing its […]
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Amusan storms to first Diamond League win of 2026 with record-breaking run in Rabat
The 29-year-old stormed to victory in 12.28 seconds, equalling her season’s best and finishing comfortably ahead of her rivals Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, […]
Nigeria vs Senegal: Madugu names Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie for crunch friendlies
The squad also features the return of experienced midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, alongside veteran forward Francisca Ordega Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of […]
Morocco 2026: Flamingos storm into final qualifying round, earn N4.5m reward from Soname
After a dominant 5–0 victory in the first leg in Abidjan, the Flamingos completed the job in emphatic fashion with a 6–0 win in the […]
Peter Obi reels out a plan for Nigeria, says Kwankwaso won’t be ‘a spare tyre’
Mr Obi said his administration would prioritise partnership with Mr Kwankwaso, his running mate, to move Nigeria forward. The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic […]
Group warns against tobacco industry still targeting Nigerian youths despite control laws
The group warned that despite years of tobacco control campaigns and existing laws, Nigerian adolescents remain vulnerable to nicotine addiction due to weak enforcement of […]
2027: ‘They live in rented apartments but want to be governor’ — Eno fires at challengers
Governor Eno has questioned the credentials of unnamed political challengers, saying some live in rented apartments yet seek to govern Akwa Ibom. Governor Umo Eno […]
Suspect in multiple assaults on female students at UCLA is arrested with zip ties and rope, police say
A suspect accused of violently assaulting multiple female students at the University of California, Los Angeles, was arrested — and found with zip ties, duct […]
More than 10,000 lawyers have left the Trump administration leaving multiple agencies understaffed, report says
The Trump administration has seen a mass exodus of more than 10,000 government lawyers, with roughly one in five attorneys who worked in the federal […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Romanian investigation shows Moscow was behind drone strike after Putin’s denial
Vladimir Putin questioned on Friday whether a drone that hit a residential building in Romania was of Russian origin
Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration detention center
The mayor of Newark imposed a curfew early Sunday around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protestors […]
After weeks of boasting that he’s destroyed Iran’s armed forces, Trump now says ‘we actually left their military alone’
Donald Trump has now said that Iran’s military was largely untouched by U.S. strikes over the past three months, contradicting countless statements he has made […]
As Iran war threatens undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, is it time to rethink the internet?
When one of the world’s worst ever energy crises began in the Strait of Hormuz in February, few believed that their internet access – rather […]
I was jailed for taking pictures in Iran – the next generation is fearless
When she was just 23 years old, Tahmineh Monzavi was imprisoned for her photography. The Tehran-based photographer’s images of drug addicts and prostitutes in the […]
Officials are warning about teen takeovers: Are they harmless fun or dangerous gatherings?
Arrests, curfews and threats to prosecute parents are among the official responses to the so-called teen takeovers of public spaces across the country — but […]
Certain tortillas are now being marketed as ‘GLP-1 friendly.’ What does that even mean?
Food manufacturers are trying to cash in on the popularity of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, with a growing number of easy, grab-and-go […]
Iran-US war latest: US fires at ship ‘breaching’ Hormuz blockade as Israel captures key Lebanon castle
US forces attacked a cargo ship they claimed was attempting to breach their naval blockade of Iran on Saturday. Centcom said Lian Star ignored over […]
Hundreds arrested after violent clashes with French police as PSG fans celebrate Champions League title
Hundreds of people were arrested in France as celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain’s second Champions League title descended into violence on Saturday night, with one group […]
Trump gives daughter-in-law Lara tour of White House ballroom site: ‘We’re gonna have the inauguration here’
President Donald Trump sat down for a frictionless interview with his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, where he also gave her a tour of the White House […]
France detains hundreds of rioters after Paris Saint-German wins Champions League
French police detained over 400 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the […]