European Leaders Condemn Israel’s West Bank Settlement Expansion
The leaders of seven European countries have condemned Israel’s decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, describing the move as unacceptable and harmful to peace efforts. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the leaders of the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands […]
Niger Police Arrest Four Over Mob Killing
The Niger State Police Command has arrested four men suspected of participating in the mob killing of 30-year-old Sunday Pada in Minna. The suspects— Ibrahim Abubakar, Aliyu Onah, Godwin Musa and Aminu Bawa, all residents of the Korokpan area of Minna—are alleged to have beaten and stabbed Pada to death on August 10. The police […]
Diomande: I’d Give Everything for Mourinho
Real Madrid’s new signing, Yan Diomande, has spoken of his admiration for José Mourinho, saying he would give everything to play under the Portuguese manager. The Ivorian forward made the remarks in comments shared by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Friday, describing the strong connection players often develop with Mourinho. “When you play for […]
CAF Names 2026 WAFCON Best XI Without Super Falcons
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its Best XI for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with no player from Nigeria’s Super Falcons making the final selection. The Super Falcons had a disappointing campaign, exiting the tournament at the quarter-final stage after a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon. The result marked the […]
Eight Killed in Plane Crash at Remote US Air Force Facility in Alaska
Eight people have died after a civilian-contracted aircraft crashed at a remote United States Air Force facility in southwestern Alaska, military authorities said on Thursday. The aircraft went down at the airport serving the long-range radar installation at Cape Newenham, according to the Alaskan Command. Emergency responders who reached the crash site confirmed that all […]
Dele Momodu: I’d Support Tinubu If He Upheld Democratic Ideals
Publisher and former presidential aspirant Dele Momodu has said he would strongly support President Bola Tinubu if the administration consistently upheld the democratic principles they fought for during Nigeria’s military era. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Momodu said his criticism of Tinubu was rooted in concerns about governance, not personal animosity. […]
ADC Picks Gamax as Ebonyi South Senatorial Candidate
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State has conducted a fresh primary election for the Ebonyi South Senatorial District, with Dr Ideyi Prince Gamax emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election. The substitution primary was held at the party’s state secretariat on Thursday, where Gamax, the sole aspirant, secured all 450 […]
Sanwo-Olu Urges Stakeholders to End Blackouts in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on stakeholders in the electricity sector to take decisive action to end persistent blackouts, saying reliable power supply is critical to the state’s economic growth and competitiveness. The governor made the call at a high-level strategic town hall meeting held at the State House in Marina on Thursday. […]
Indonesia Deports Nigerian Over Immigration Violation
Indonesian immigration authorities have deported a Nigerian national for failing to present valid travel and residence documents, officials said. According to state-owned ANTARA News, the Tanjungpinang Immigration Detention Centre in Riau Islands Province confirmed on Thursday that the Nigerian was deported on Tuesday, August 18, through the immigration checkpoint at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang. […]
Sheringham Questions Tielemans’ Move to Manchester United
Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has questioned the club’s decision to sign Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans, saying the 29-year-old is not the type of player capable of restoring the club to its former heights. Tielemans joined Manchester United from Aston Villa in July in a deal reportedly worth £35 million and is expected to […]
