China has activated its highest emergency response measures as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang Province, forcing the evacuation of nearly two million people and bringing widespread disruption across eastern China. Authorities suspended schools, halted public transport, cancelled hundreds of flights and train services, and shut down workplaces in several cities as powerful winds and…
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have gathered momentum after Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu unveiled a 25-player squad for the tournament in Morocco, while the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) approved the creation of two new domestic competitions aimed at expanding the country’s football ecosystem. Madugu’s squad is led…
President Bola Tinubu has led a wave of tributes to Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka as the renowned playwright, poet and activist celebrates his 92nd birthday. In a personally signed statement, Tinubu described Soyinka as a “global icon” and “one of our nation’s living repositories of history, knowledge and courage,” praising his lifelong contributions to…
A series of high-profile deaths has drawn tributes from around the world, with prominent figures in politics, royalty and entertainment passing away within days of one another. In the United States, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness linked to heart complications. A longtime senator from South…
Thousands of residents have been displaced after torrential seasonal rainfall triggered severe flash flooding across Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, submerging homes, businesses and major roads. The flooding left many families temporarily homeless and caused widespread damage to property. Among the worst-hit areas were Abak Road, Ewet Housing Estate, Ikot Ekpene Road, Aka Itiam…
Manchester United and Chelsea have officially kicked off preparations for the 2026/27 season, with both Premier League giants returning to training as new signings and fresh managerial ideas take center stage. At Carrington, Manchester United’s players were put through their first pre-season drills under head coach Michael Carrick, with new arrivals Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin…
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, following widespread public opposition to the plan. The Federal Ministry of Education announced that it has withdrawn its June 18, 2026 directive, which proposed…
Nigerian music stars Fola and Ayra Starr have reached another career milestone after appearing on the iconic Times Square digital billboard in New York following the release of their collaborative single, “Treat U Right.” The billboard appearance celebrates the growing success of the Afrobeats collaboration, which was released on July 2 under Dangbana Republik Records/EMPIRE….
Questions continue to surround the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist attached to the Federal Ministry of Works, who died on June 27 at the country residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State. The incident has sparked public debate and renewed calls for a transparent investigation. In an official statement,…
Aston Villa have pulled off one of the biggest transfer twists of the summer after reaching an agreement to sign Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg, beating Newcastle United to the highly rated midfielder. Newcastle had previously agreed a deal worth around €60 million with Freiburg and were awaiting the player’s final approval. However, Aston Villa…
