Uganda Health Ministry Confirms Ebola Outbreak, One Dead
Uganda’s health ministry said on Friday it had confirmed an outbreak of the highly infectious Ebola virus, and that a man had died from the disease after travelling from the…
Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire Despite Fresh Strikes
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold new talks on a political settlement, the United States announced Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it…
Nigeria Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry To Rwandan Citizens
Nigeria has officially begun the implementation of a 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals, in what the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) describes as a landmark move to strengthen diplomatic relations…
2027: INEC Confirms Receipt Of Membership Registers From 22 Political Parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. In a…
Maldives Rescuers Search For Four Drowned Italian Divers
Rescue teams in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives searched for a second day on Friday for the bodies of four missing Italians following the country’s deadliest diving accident,…
Trump Warns Against Taiwan Independence After China Visit
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader, Xi Jinping, had pressed him not to support the self-ruling island.…
2027 May Not Be A Replay Of 2023 Elections — Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has stated that the 2027 general elections are more likely to mirror the political dynamics of Nigeria’s 1979 transition elections than the 2023 presidential…
Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Left ADC To Test Popularity Elsewhere — Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has dismissed claims of a crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that the recent defections of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from…
Tinubu Arrives In Lagos After International Engagements
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos following a three-nation trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda, where he participated in a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economic…
‘I Am a Lion’ – Chelle Vows to Fight On as Super Eagles Coach
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle says he remains fully committed to the team and is determined to return Nigeria to its glory days on the continent. Chelle stated that…
Coco Gauff sets up Italian Open final against Elina Svitolina
Coco Gauff reached the Italian Open final with a composed straight-set victory over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in Rome. The American second seed won 6-4, 6-3 to book her place in…
Football Purists Push Back Against World Cup Final Half-Time Show
In a dazzling fusion of music, sport, and global unity, FIFA has announced the first-ever halftime show. It is for the 2026 World Cup final and it’s shaping up to…
Carlos Alcaraz Sets Sail into Luxury… Tennis Star Buys €11m Custom Superyatch
In a move that blends his on-court dominance with off-court indulgence, world No. 1 tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has commissioned a bespoke Sunreef Ultima 88 catamaran. Announced at the Palm…
2026 FIFA World Cup: Super Eagles Not Good Enough – Nsofor
Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup simply means the team was not good enough to play at the tournament, according to former Super Eagles striker Obinna Nsofor.…
Lagos Food Hubs Record ₦3.8bn Transactions — Agric Commissioner
The Lagos Government has disclosed that its food hub initiative recorded transactions worth over ₦3.8 billion as the state moves to expand structured agro-produce markets across strategic locations. This is…
UPDATED: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 15.69% – NBS
Nigeria’s headline inflation now stands at 15.69 per cent as of April 2026, according to the latest consumer price index (CPI) released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According…
Several Injured In Libya Football Clashes, Govt Building Set Ablaze
Clashes that erupted after a football match in a western Libyan town left several people injured, authorities said Friday, while a government building was set on fire in capital Tripoli.…
Tariffs Not Discussed At Summit With Xi — Trump
US President Donald Trump said Friday he did not bring up the issue of tariffs during a landmark summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Returning to Washington after making what…
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Friday, the country’s weather agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit…
Shakira, Burna Boy Release Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’
Shakira and Burna Boy have joined forces for “Dai Dai”, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The song was released on Friday, through Sony Music Latin and…