July 26, 2025
Super Falcons Stage Stunning Comeback to Clinch 10th WAFCON Title
Super Falcons of Nigeria produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 at halftime in front of a fervent Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons displayed trademark resilience and composure, […]
2025 FIBA Afrobasket: D’Tigress Begin Title Defence with 92–45 Rout of Rwanda
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, opened their 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title defence in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 92–45 victory over Rwanda on Saturday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. The win marks a strong start for the six-time champions, who are chasing a record-extending seventh title and a fifth […]
Transfer Update: Viktor Gyokeres Joins Arsenal on Five-Year Deal from Sporting
Arsenal have completed the signing of Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP in a deal worth up to £63.5 million. The Gunners will pay an initial £55 million (€63m) with a further £8.5 million (€10m) in performance-related add-ons. The 26-year-old striker has signed a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium, becoming the club’s marquee […]
Trump Wades Into Thailand-Cambodia Conflict While on Golf Tour
US President Donald Trump has waded into the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, speaking with the leaders of both countries in a bid to end the fighting. On Saturday, Trump announced that he had spoken with the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, expressing his desire for an immediate ceasefire and peace. […]
Syria and Israel Hold Talks in Paris Amidst Sectarian Violence
Syrian and Israeli officials have held talks in Paris, mediated by the United States, to address the recent escalation of sectarian violence in southern Syria’s Suwayda province. The meeting aimed to discuss ways to maintain stability in the region, which has been plagued by fierce fighting between Bedouins and Druze fighters. According to a Syrian […]
Trump Fleshes Out Washington Controversies for Golf- Trip
Edinburgh, Scotland — US President Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland for a five-day trip, sparking protests and controversy. Trump, who owns two golf courses in Scotland, is expected to spend most of his trip at these resorts, with a light formal itinerary that includes trade talks with European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen […]
Russia’s Secret Drone Factory Exposed
Russia has chosen to publicize its Alabuga drone factory, a key part of the Kremlin’s escalating drone offensive on Ukrainian cities. Satellite imagery shows that construction has sharply accelerated at the site in southern Russia, with dozens of new buildings, including dormitories and production facilities, rapidly taking shape since the winter snow melted this year. […]
VP Shettima Mourns Passing Of Gusau Emir
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Emir of Gusau, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, describing his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s traditional institution and a collective tragedy that extends far beyond Zamfara State. The respected traditional ruler, who died Friday morning in Abuja at age 71 after a […]
Anambra Govt Shuts Baby Factory Disguised as Hospital
The Anambra State Government has shut down a notorious baby factory that had been operating under the guise of a hospital in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area. The illegal operation, which posed as “Mother and Child Hospital and Maternity,” was uncovered and sealed off during a joint sting operation involving the state’s Ministry of Health […]
FG Set to Launch 250-Unit Housing Estates Across 12 States
The Federal Government has announced the ongoing construction of 250-unit housing estates under the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme in 12 states across Nigeria, in a bid to bridge the country’s significant housing deficit and provide affordable homes for citizens. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed this on Friday during an […]