The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is entering a dangerous phase, with cases continuing to rise rapidly in the country’s eastern hotspot zones. The World Health Organization is warning that the response needs to be scaled up urgently as transmission continues, particularly in Ituri province. The latest numbers show how quickly the…
West Ham United have completed the signing of experienced defender Joël Veltman on a free transfer, with the Dutchman signing a one-year contract with an option for another season. He arrives after six years at Brighton, where he made 190 appearances. This is not the type of transfer that will dominate headlines because of a…
Nigerian content creator Asherkine was briefly detained at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after attempting to film on campus without obtaining the required approval, according to his account shared online. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about how universities should deal with the growing number of creators who now treat campuses as natural locations…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 WASSCE results, with 61.54% of candidates securing at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. That means 38.46% did not meet the benchmark, a slight decline from last year’s performance. About 1.95 million candidates sat for the examination, meaning the result affects a huge…
The continuing conflict involving Iran is creating a strange situation in the global energy market: oil companies are making much more money at the same time that higher energy prices are putting pressure on consumers and businesses. Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil and Chevron are among the major energy companies benefiting from the sharp changes in oil…
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are giving fans two very different reasons to pay attention this week: their carefree Barbados celebrations and a major update on Rihanna’s long-awaited return to music. The couple were spotted enjoying Barbados’ Crop Over festivities, with videos showing them dancing together and enjoying the celebrations. Rihanna also returned to the Grand…
Lionel Messi made the perfect return to Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup campaign, scoring twice as the defending champions opened their 2026 tournament with a 4-2 win over Atlético de San Luis. The result matters, but Messi’s performance may be even more important for Miami. After missing time following Argentina’s World Cup final, the 39-year-old returned…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot prices for petrol and diesel, cutting petrol to ₦1,165 per liter and diesel to ₦1,570 per liter. The refinery said the move is aimed at improving energy affordability and access to locally refined products. The important question now is not just how much Dangote has cut its…
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate incidents across Kwara and Niger states, in what the Presidency described as the country’s largest same-day rescue operation by a joint security team. The operation involved the military, Department of State Services (DSS), police and other security agencies, with 163 victims rescued from Woro in…
Head Coach Uwejamomere Eboboritse has called up a total of 62 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 team, Golden Eaglets, as the team commences its screening and training programmes ahead of this year’s WAFU B U17 Championship. The list is made up of five goalkeepers, 18 defenders, 20 midfielders and 19 forwards. The players…
