FULL LIST: 10 African teams at 2026 World Cup
Africa will have a record 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Democratic Republic of the Congo’s qualification, sealing an extra slot for the continent.
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Tuchel calls for calm after Japan shocked England
Kaoru Mitoma’s first-half goal at Wembley condemned England to their first-ever loss against an Asian nation at the 11th attempt.
Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, 29 dead
The Russian investigative committee, which handles major crimes, also confirmed the crash, without stating the death toll.
Tiger Woods ‘stepping away’ to focus on health after DUI arrest
Woods crashed his SUV into a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck near his Jupiter Island home last Friday.
Niger crisis: FG evacuates 1,230 Nigerians
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the evacuation was carried out in two batches, with 708 returnees arriving on March 23, 2026, and another 522 arriving on March 29, 2026.
Nigerians spend more as air, ‘okada’ fares spike in February
Nigerians faced higher commuting costs in February 2026 as airfares and motorcycle transport charges recorded notable increases, pushing overall transport expenses upward despite a slight drop in intercity bus fares, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
