Diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa remain high following the reported killing of two Nigerian nationals amid a wave of anti-migrant protests and enforcement operations that have unsettled foreign communities across South Africa. The latest developments have prompted fresh calls from Abuja for justice, accountability and stronger protections for Nigerians living in the country….
Juventus are pushing to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, with the Dutchman reportedly open to returning to Serie A after just two years at Old Trafford. Talks between the clubs and Zirkzee’s representatives are ongoing, with Juventus exploring a loan arrangement. United, however, are looking for more than simply sending the 25-year-old away for…
Israel has reportedly warned the United States about fresh intelligence suggesting that Iran may be preparing a new plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran amid the fragile Middle East security situation. According to reports first published by The Wall Street Journal, Israeli intelligence shared information with U.S. officials…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has produced more drama as host nation Mexico became the first team to officially secure qualification for the knockout rounds, while fellow co-hosts Canada recorded a historic first World Cup victory. Mexico booked its place in the next round after a narrow 1-0 victory after South Korea, with…
The UK economy is showing signs of slowing, but calling the latest figures an outright economic slump would be misleading. Britain’s GDP grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 0.6% in the first quarter. That is a slowdown, but it still means the economy expanded and the UK actually recorded the…
Nigeria is facing renewed economic pressure as exceptionally high interest rates combine with renewed weakness in the naira, raising concerns over borrowing costs, business activity and household purchasing power. The Central Bank of Nigeria has maintained its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent, following its July 20–21 Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The decision…
The Federal Government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway, describing the move as recognition of President Bola Tinubu’s long-standing vision for one of Nigeria’s biggest infrastructure projects. The announcement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a media briefing in Abuja. Umahi said…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has recorded a major milestone after weekly turnover climbed to $4.375 billion, marking the first time in 2026 that trading activity has crossed the $4 billion mark. The surge reflects improving liquidity and stronger participation in the country’s official FX market. According to market data, the increase was driven largely by…
Crunchyroll is taking anime somewhere it has never quite gone before: your car dashboard. The streaming giant has partnered with FORVIA’s Appning platform to bring more than 50,000 anime episodes and 25,000 hours of content to selected BMW and MINI vehicles. The rollout begins with BMW Group vehicles and is expected to expand to more…
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday lauded the performances of African teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The African Football boss also talked about the Confederation’s plans for the Men’s Africa Cup of Nations and the Women’s Africa Cup of…
