Pope Leo XIV Prays for Venezuela as Earthquake Death Toll Climbs
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday offered prayers and expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela as rescue workers battled to find survivors after two powerful earthquakes killed nearly 1,500 people.
Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills 14 Near Ras Tanura
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed near the company's Ras Tanura oil facilities on Sunday, killing all 14 people on board, Saudi state media reported.
Plane Crash Near Nancy Kills All 11 On Board in Eastern France
A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed near the eastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
Iran Fires Missiles, Drones at Kuwait, Bahrain After U.S. Raid
Iran launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf after American forces struck five Iranian military targets a day earlier.
JAMB, Partner Firm to Reward Seven Top Undergraduates with ₦5m Each
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will, in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, honour seven outstanding Nigerian undergraduates with ₦5 million each in a new academic excellence initiative.
Paralympic Champion Oluwafemiayo Named Team Nigeria Captain for Commonwealth Games
Two-time Paralympic champion and world para-powerlifting giant Folashade Oluwafemiayo has been named captain of Team Nigeria for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Iran Captain Taremi Blasts FIFA Over World Cup 2026 Travel Problems
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has strongly criticised FIFA over the travel and visa problems his team faced during the 2026 World Cup, calling the tournament “a disaster” after Iran's campaign ended in the group stage.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills One, Sets Russian Oil Refinery on Fire
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and sparked a fire at a major oil refinery in southern Russia on Sunday, as both sides continued long-range strikes more than four years into the war.
LASTMA Launches Free 3367 Hotline for Traffic Emergencies in Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has launched a new toll-free emergency hotline, 3367, to help residents quickly report traffic incidents, road emergencies and the conduct of traffic officers across the state.
Young Nigerian Football Players Need a Plan Beyond the Pitch — Sports Administrator
Nigerian football administrator and sports commentator Ibukun "IBK Sports" Aluko is urging young footballers to learn skills outside football, saying it could protect their mental health and give them hope if they fail to become professionals.
World Cup Knockout Stage Set as FIFA Confirms Round of 32 Fixtures
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins Sunday with 32 teams battling for a place in the Round of 16 after an exciting group stage across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
France Reports About 1,000 Excess Deaths Amid Record-Breaking Heatwave
French health authorities say the country has recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a severe heatwave that has affected much of western Europe in recent days.
Trump Warns Iran as U.S. Carries Out Fresh Strikes on Military Targets
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that further military escalation remains on the table following a new round of American strikes on Iranian targets.
Oyo State Lifts Curfew in 10 Local Government Areas, Assures Residents Of Safety
The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew earlier imposed on 10 local government areas following a recent kidnapping incident in Oriire.
NDLEA Intercepts China-Bound Businesswoman With 7.5kg Cocaine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 38-year-old businesswoman, Iwebema Ogechi Peace, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, after she was allegedly caught with 7.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a false compartment of her luggage while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to Beijing, China.
Nine African Teams Reach World Cup Round of 32 in Historic Feat
Africa has recorded a historic milestone at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, with nine of its ten representatives progressing to the Round of 32.
Sanwo-Olu Unveils New Measures to Improve Waste Management in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state is strengthening its waste management system with new infrastructure to tackle sanitation challenges.
Benue Governor Condemns Killing of MACBAN Chairman, Orders Probe
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the killing of the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his friend.
Education Minister Says 24 Nigerian Universities Make 2026 Global Rankings
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, says 24 Nigerian universities have been listed in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the country’s strongest performance so far.
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Seeking One-Party State Over Alleged NDC Deregistration Plot
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to weaken Nigeria’s opposition parties and impose what he described as a “de facto one-party state.”
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