“Russian Athletics notes that World Athletics’ decision affects the fundamental interests of athletics in Russia and restricts Russian athletes’ right to compete, on grounds that Russian Athletics considers discriminatory,” read the federation’s statement.

Xabi Alonso has resumed duty as the new coach of Chelsea Football Club following his appointment in May.

Russia on Thursday hit out at the United States saying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites could help end the war between Moscow and Kyiv.

Patients often present convinced they have malaria, while healthcare providers have historically treated fever as malaria

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy will join a star-studded lineup featuring Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show.

The National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, Bello Bodejo, was on Thursday docked in a Federal High Court in Abuja for alleged money laundering offence involving 2.63 million dollars.

A group of prominent Labour Party (LP) leaders in Ebonyi has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring support for Gov. Francis Nwifuru.

She expressed appreciation to the federal government, as well as the people of Nigeria, for the unwavering support of Liberia over the years.

“When they started, a soldier was collecting N49,000 monthly. We tried so hard; now he’s collecting N100,000,” he said.

Although the names and photographs have been released, US authorities did not indicate when the affected Nigerians would be deported

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed 600 lives, figures published by the World Health Organization showed Thursday — only three days after the figure topped 500.

Two Romanians, convicted of a 2024 knife attack on an Iranian journalist outside his London home “on behalf of” Iran, were sentenced last week to 12 and eight years in prison respectively.

The Centre for Citizens Right Protection (CCRP) has called on the Inspector-General of Police to order an independent review of the investigation into the deaths of two people in Ajiran Community, Lagos State, saying a thorough, evidence-based process would help strengthen public confidence in the administration of justice.

Prince Idris was kidnapped on June 30, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m. when armed men reportedly invaded his residence at Okun Owa and whisked him away.

The FRSC disclosed that four adult male occupants were involved in the crash, with two of them dying on the spot, while the remaining two escaped unhurt.