By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on leading Afrobeats stars, including Burna Boy, Davido and Asake, to establish charitable foundations to support vulnerable Nigerians and complement government efforts. Speaking on Saturday at the launch of the National Community Food Bank in Lokoja, Kogi State, Mrs Tinubu said Nigeria has many…
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who recently represented the country at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, has died at the age of 25. The death of the footballer was confirmed on Saturday by South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, who described the news as a great loss to the country’s football community. “It is…
England and Argentina secured their places in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals on Saturday after hard-fought victories over Norway and Switzerland respectively. England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to send the Three Lions into the World Cup semi-finals for only the fourth time in their history. Norway…
Investigators on Monday began examining the wreckage of a deadly fire that swept through a bar and restaurant in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people and injuring more than 70 others. The blaze, which occurred on Sunday night at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao on the outskirts of the Thai capital, is the country’s deadliest…
By Ayomide Otitoju South Africa is planning to increase its strategic petroleum reserves to about 36 million barrels, marking the country’s biggest move to strengthen fuel security since the apartheid era. The proposal was contained in a draft Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy released by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for public consultation….
By Ayomide Otitoju Ukrainian drone strikes have killed four people and injured seven others in Russia, including several casualties in the Moscow region, local officials said on Monday. The attacks came as Ukraine increased its strikes on Russian territory, particularly against energy-related targets, describing the operations as a response to Moscow’s continued attacks on Ukrainian…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE) following concerns raised by Nigerians. The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued on Monday, announced the withdrawal of the…
The German Football Association (DFB) has announced that it is close to reaching an agreement with Jurgen Klopp to become the next head coach of the national team, but final approval from his current employer, Red Bull, is still required. The DFB said president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke held talks with Klopp in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and supporting compliant businesses, assuring Renaissance Africa Energy Limited of continued partnership in promoting investment, energy security and economic growth. Adeniyi gave the assurance on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, when the management of…
