The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the application filed by the Sen. David Mark-led leadership of African Democratic Congress (ADC) challenging Nafiu-Bala Gombe’s plan to amend his suit.

Tyson Fury edged closer to a blockbuster heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua after defeating Poland’s Mariusz Wach by technical knock-out on Friday, but said he was “not convinced” his fellow Briton would face him.

The latest Henley Passport Index 2026 has revealed Africa’s 10 most powerful passports, ranking countries based on the number of destinations their citizens can visit without obtaining a visa in advance.

A 54-year-old worker died on Friday while working on the redevelopment of Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium, Catalan regional police said.

Bangladesh’s president, a close ally of former premier Sheikh Hasina, resigned from the largely ceremonial role on Friday citing ill health, according to a letter seen by AFP.

According to him, academic competitions and intellectual pursuits were once widely celebrated, inspiring many young people to strive for excellence.

Oyo State Government has described the life imprisonment imposed on three persons convicted over their involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area as inadequate, insisting that the punishment does not reflect the severity of the crime.

US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday against selling weapons to Iran — while saying he believed assurances from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin that they were not yet doing so.

Team Nigeria kicked off their men’s 3×3 basketball campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a 21-17 victory over the Cayman Islands, boosting their hopes of a strong outing in the competition.

The Imole Campaign Council of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has written to the British High Commission in Abuja over developments ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state.