Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke weed
A 1994 law makes possession of weed punishable by 10 years' imprisonment and a substantial fine.
We’ll continue to support digital financial services’ growth — Wema Bank
By Precious EnaikeLAGOS —WEMA Bank said it will retain its position as a key enabler of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem through a strategic engagement with its fintech partners. The Bank stated this when it brought together fintech founders, technology partners, payment providers and key industry stakeholders for an evening of strategic engagement, celebrating longstanding relationships, appreciating […]
‘They controlled the game better than us’ — Mbappe on why France lost to Spain
France captain Kylian Mbappe appeared to question Didier Deschamps’ tactical approach after Les Bleus were beaten 2-0 by Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
World Cup 2026 Young Player award favourites ranked as Cubarsi leads race
Spain defender Pau Cubarsi has emerged as the frontrunner for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Young Player of the Tournament award following a string of commanding displays at the tournament in North America.
Full list: Unai Simon joins World Cup’s greatest goalkeepers for clean sheets
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon has written his name into FIFA World Cup history after moving into joint third on the tournament’s all-time clean-sheet rankings.
Sultan declares July 16 as first day of Safar 1448AH after moon sighting review
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday, July 16, 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH following the non-sighting of the new crescent moon across Nigeria. The announcement was contained in a statement issued at […]
