Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins
Portugal and Belgium both won in front of their home fans on Saturday ahead of their latest attempts at World Cup breakthroughs. Portugal beat Chile, who are not going to…
Obi faults Tinubu’s security strategy, urges comprehensive approach to insecurity
By Henry Umoru Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at what he described as President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s failure to adopt a reactive…
Ousted Senegal PM Sonko re-elected head of party amid political crisis
The speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, a powerful mentor-turned-rival to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, won re-election Saturday as head of their party amid a political crisis sparked by…
Police rescue Adelabu’s sister, twin sons from kidnappers
By Adeola Badru Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, alive during a late-night rescue operation…
Macron rolls out €23bn investment plan to strengthen Africa partnerships
By Favour Ulebor French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23 billion (about $27 billion) investment package targeting Africa’s energy, agriculture, digital technology, industry and maritime sectors, as France seeks…
Catholic bishop shot dead in Mozambique
A Catholic bishop appointed to a central region of Mozambique by Pope Leo XIV was shot dead at home Saturday in what the country’s episcopal body called “mysterious circumstances”. Bishop…
Umahi applauds progress on Mararaba-Keffi road, urges prompt funding
By Favour Ulebor Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the quality and timely execution of the reconstruction and expansion of the 43.65-kilometre Mararaba-Keffi…
Iran’s World Cup team must enter, leave US on match day – Tehran
Iran’s World Cup squad has been notified they must enter and leave US soil on the same day of their matches played in the United States, the country’s ambassador to…
Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna joins Brighton in 5-year deal
By Emmanuel Okogba Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract. The…
Iran slams US ‘discriminatory treatment’ over World Cup visa refusals for staff
Iran on Saturday slammed World Cup host the United States over what it called “discriminatory treatment” in not granting visas for some members of the Iranian delegation to the tournament.…