July 18, 2025
WAFCON 2024: Morocco Defeat Mali 3–1 to Book Semi-Final Spot in Rabat
Hosts Morocco marched into the semi-finals of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a dominant 3–1 win over Mali on Friday night, in front of a roaring home crowd at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. A clinical brace from Ibtissam Jraidi and a late strike from substitute Kenza Chapelle secured a […]
Euro 2025: Spain Into Semi-Finals After 2–0 Win Over Switzerland Despite Two Missed Penalties
Reigning world champions Spain have booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 with a 2–0 win over hosts Switzerland in Bern, overcoming a frustrating evening that included two missed penalties and a resolute Swiss defence. Goals from Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Pina in the second half finally broke […]
Transfer Update: Nwaneri Signs New Five-Year Arsenal Deal, Ends Speculation Over Future
Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri has put an end to speculation about his future by signing a new five-year contract that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2030. The 18-year-old forward enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Mikel Arteta last season, making 26 Premier League appearances—including 11 starts—while contributing four goals and two assists. He […]
Labour Party Extends Factional Leaders’ Tenure
The Labour Party has renewed the mandate of Senator Nenadi Usman as the factional National Chairman, while Senator Darlington Nwokocha retains his position as the interim National Secretary, along with other appointed officials. This decision empowers Senator Usman to continue leading the faction’s Interim National Working Committee (INWC). The resolutions were reached during the National […]
WAFCON 2024: Rampant Super Falcons Crush Zambia 5–0 to Book Semi-Final Spot
Nigeria’s Super Falcons sent a powerful message to their continental rivals with a dominant 5–0 victory over Zambia in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), securing their place in the semi-finals in emphatic style. The nine-time African champions wasted no time asserting their authority at the Stade Mohamed V in […]
Tinubu Pays Last Respects to Aminu Dantata
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday arrived in Kano State to personally commiserate with the family of the late billionaire businessman and revered philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, who passed away recently at the age of 94. The President’s aircraft landed at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Friday afternoon. Upon his arrival, […]
US Lawmakers Condemn Israel’s Plan to Displace Palestinian Communities
Democratic Senators Peter Welch, Jeff Merkley, Chris Van Hollen, and Bernie Sanders have issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s longstanding plan to destroy and forcibly displace Palestinian communities in Masafer Yatta, located in the occupied West Bank’s South Hebron Hills. According to a report by Vermont Business Magazine, the US lawmakers expressed deep concern […]
Doubts Cast on Impact of US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
New reports have emerged casting doubt on the effectiveness of the US military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites last month. According to intelligence assessments cited by NBC News and The Washington Post, only one of the three Iranian nuclear sites targeted by the US, the Fordow facility, was destroyed. The reports raise questions about President […]
US Withdraws from WHO Pandemic Response Reforms
The United States has formally withdrawn from reforms introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance the global response to pandemics. The Trump administration rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR), citing concerns that the measures could impinge on American sovereignty and decision-making authority during public health emergencies. Secretary of State […]
Germany and EU Allies Push for Tougher Asylum Rules
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and his European counterparts have agreed on a set of goals to tighten asylum rules in the European Union, including allowing deportations to Afghanistan and Syria as standard practice. The meeting at Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze, follows Berlin’s decision in May to reject asylum seekers at the border, a […]