Germany v Paraguay World Cup last-32 game goes into extra-time
The last-32 game between Germany and Paraguay became the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup to go to extra time. Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead just before…
NDC insists it remains legally recognised, appeals court judgment
By Henry Umoru The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has appealed last week’s Lokoja Federal High Court judgment, mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to recognise the NDC as…
Three killed as floods paralyse Ghana capital
Torrential rains sparked flooding across Accra on Monday, killing at least three people, authorities and local media reported, with the president blaming climate change and unchecked urbanisation. Flooding is common…
Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday, despite Tehran denying that any technical talks on the deal aimed at…
Ancelotti says never doubted ‘suffering’ Brazil would score
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he knew his “suffering” side would eventually score and praised their patience in reaching the World Cup last 16 with a last-gasp 2-1 win over…
MLS Chicago Fire announce signing of Lewandowski
Poland’s all-time leading goal scorer Robert Lewandowski has signed a contract through the 2027-28 campaign with the Chicago Fire, the Major League Soccer club announced on Monday. The 37-year-old striker…
FG, SSANU sign agreement on renegotiation
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) on Monday signed an agreement on the 2009 renegotiation. The agreement marked the end of…
Doctors in England accept pay deal to end strikes
Doctors in England have voted to accept a pay and conditions offer, the UK government announced on Monday, bringing to an end a year of strike action. The so-called resident…
Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation’s growing collection of repatriated treasures.…
US disclosure on neutralised 199 jihadists refers to May operation – DHQ
By Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Monday said the recent disclosure by the United States on the killing of 199 jihadists and the recovery of a massive cache…