The World Health Organization (WHO) has activated emergency response teams as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to worsen, with the death toll reaching 600 and confirmed infections climbing past 1,700. According to the latest health updates, the outbreak has now recorded 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths, making…
By Izuchukwu Okosi France beat Paraguay 1-0 Saturday night in their round of 16 game to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 1998 and 2018 World Cup winners scored the only goal of the game through Kylian Mbappe who converted from the spot kick. The goal from 12 yards was…
The Federal Government has explained how savings from the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies have been spent, saying the funds have largely gone into servicing debt, paying higher salaries under the new minimum wage, and financing student loans rather than being left idle. Speaking at the 7th African Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja,…
Marcus Rashford has officially said goodbye to Barcelona after completing his season-long loan spell at the Spanish club, with the England forward now set to return to Manchester United. Rashford joined Barcelona on loan for the 2025/26 season from United, with the agreement including an option for the Catalan club to make the transfer permanent….
A reported confrontation involving musician Duncan Mighty and electricity officials in Port Harcourt has once again exposed a problem that goes far beyond one celebrity, one house or one disconnection. Videos circulating online show a confrontation involving the singer, residents and officials during an attempted power disconnection at his residence. Reports say the situation escalated…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned residents in several parts of the country to prepare for flash flooding as torrential rainfall increases the risk of sudden flooding. The warning comes amid Nigeria’s peak rainy season, when saturated soil, overwhelmed drainage systems and intense downpours can turn ordinary rainfall into a serious hazard. Recent NiMet…
Fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran have placed their week-old ceasefire under severe strain, raising fears of renewed instability around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. The latest escalation began after Iran was accused of attacking the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ever Lovely in the…
Source: Goal.com The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest edition in history, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will also be the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries at the same time. The tournament is set to begin on June 11, 2026, at the…
The United States has deployed more than 900 military personnel to Venezuela to support international earthquake relief efforts following last week’s devastating twin earthquakes that have left at least 1,430 people dead and over 68,000 reported missing, according to emergency authorities. The deployment, led by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), focuses on humanitarian operations rather than…
The United States has launched a fresh wave of heavy airstrikes against Iran, targeting dozens of facilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in the latest escalation of the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces completed the operation at about 10 p.m. Eastern Time on…
