Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0 to keep World Cup hopes alive
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on EU countries over digital services tax
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to slap a 100 percent tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax, adding that existing trade deals would be scrapped.
Lagos moves to tackle population pressure amid climate threats
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to collaborate with other South-West states on a regional development strategy aimed at easing population pressure on Lagos as part of efforts to address climate change, environmental degradation and rapid urbanisation.
Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court reserves ruling on Emefiele’s statements until July 9
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS—Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday reserved ruling till July 9 on the admissibility of extra-judicial statements allegedly made by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, in his ongoing alleged $4.5 billion fraud trial. The court fixed the […]
Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday that he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring. The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who is unbeaten in his professional career, said that he wanted “to make them free so that the guys who are in line for them can box”. Usyk’s announcement came just […]
Xenophobia: ‘South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa’ — MTN Group Chairman condemns anti-foreigner sentiment
South Africa’s economic growth and future are inextricably tied to the rest of the continent, and the country is “nothing without Africa,” MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas declared in a sweeping and unsparing condemnation of ongoing xenophobic violence and anti-foreigner sentiment.
Every confirmed Round of 32 matches at 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is nearing its conclusion, with Matchday Three matches underway as teams battle for places in the tournament’s expanded knockout rounds.
Africa Technology Expo returns to drive cross-border collaboration in Africa’s tech ecosystem
The Chief Executive Officer, CEO of the Africa Technology Expo (ATE), Nnaemeka Clinton, has called for greater collaboration among African businesses and governments, saying the continent must become more integrated to unlock its innovation and economic potential. Speaking during his opening remarks at the Africa Technology Expo in Lagos on Friday, Clinton said the event […]
2026 NBA Draft: Six players of Nigerian heritage earn selections
Six players of Nigerian descent were among those selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, further highlighting Nigeria’s growing influence on basketball’s biggest stage.
Court ruling on NDC is a hurdle, not stop sign – Obi
The former Anambra State governor has urged his supporters to remain calm as their legal teams are currently reviewing the judgment of the Federal High Court.
NDC rejects derecognition ruling, heads to Appeal Court
In a statement issued on Friday, the party expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling delivered by Justice Isah Dashen, describing the decision as surprising and legally questionable.
