By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel claimed a historic gold medal in the men’s 400-metre hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Nigerian to win the event. Nathaniel delivered a commanding performance at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, on Friday, crossing the finish line in 48.47 seconds to secure the title. The 23-year-old…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he forgives protesters who insulted him during recent youth-led demonstrations that posed one of the biggest political challenges to his government in recent years. Speaking in a video posted on Instagram on Friday, Modi said he would not hold grudges against young people involved in the protests, which…
The Asian Football AFC Welcomes FIFA’s Withdrawal of World Cup Investment Plan(AFC) has welcomed FIFA’s decision to withdraw its proposal to allow private investment in the FIFA World Cup, describing the move as a positive step for global football. In a statement issued on Saturday, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said the…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have vowed to bounce back from their opening defeat to Malawi as they prepare for a crucial Group C clash against Zambia at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Head Coach Justin Madugu and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie said the team has put…
South Africa scored deep into stoppage time to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast in their Group B match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on Friday, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive. Hildah Magaia struck in the ninth minute of added time after connecting…
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA’s proposed private investment plan for the FIFA World Cup, warning that the prospect of a World Cup boycott has become a serious concern for global football. In a statement issued on Friday, the AFC said it was alarmed that the debate had…
By Ayomide Otitoju The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, has pledged to make the protection of the Board’s integrity his top priority, promising a stronger crackdown on examination malpractice and admission fraud. Aina made the commitment on Friday during his formal handover ceremony at JAMB’s National…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the 2026 Malaria Larval Source Management (LSM) intervention aimed at reducing malaria transmission and strengthening disease control across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, gave the assurance in Ado-Ekiti while receiving a delegation of federal and state partners implementing the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 3,500 confirmed Ebola cases, surpassing the total reported during the country’s deadliest outbreak between 2018 and 2020, according to official figures released on Friday. The latest outbreak is centred in the conflict-affected eastern region, where decades of violence have complicated disease surveillance…
