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By Staff Canadian Press Posted July 5, 2026 16:53 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles Health officials in Toronto are warning the public that they may have been exposed to measles if they visited hospitals or clinics in Scarborough last week. Officials said the exposure was related to a travel-related …

England have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling last-16 encounter at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The high-stakes contest, which was briefly delayed by adverse weather conditions, lived up to expectations as the Three Lions overcame a spirited Mexican team, a second-half red card …

Why Nigeria’s 20 Million Out-of-School Children Threaten Us All When suspected bandits ambushed former Secretary to the Benue State Government, Professor David Salifu, on Wukari–Joota Road last Thursday, they did not ask for his CV. They didn’t care that he was a Professor of Public Administration, a former Dean, or that his colleagues remembered him for his “extraordinary perseverance and …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. SERAP asks Akpabio and Abbas to explain ₦1.3 billion allocation for ‘fictitious presidential council’ SERAP has urged the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to “immediately disclose certified copies of all documents relating to the consideration and approval of …

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his illustrious career, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary journey that has seen him become one of the greatest players in the history of world football. The 41-year-old football icon made the announcement on Sunday ahead of Portugal’s last-16 clash …

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters battled forest fires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help put out huge blazes that have burned for more than three days. Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, to stay indoors and close windows and doors because of toxic …

By Canadian Press Canadian Press Posted July 5, 2026 17:16 Updated July 5, 2026 17:48 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Sunday. The deals have an average annual value of US$1.75 …

A 60-year-old man and two others are now in the net of the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Ibadan. The Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command (PPRO), DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement on Sunday, said the three suspects confessed to their respective roles in the commission of the crime. DSP Ayanlade …

Former Jigawa State governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Sule Lamido, has urged aspirants and candidates preparing for the 2027 general elections to run issue-based campaigns, warning against personal attacks and bitter politics. Lamido said political actors should focus on presenting practical solutions to Nigeria’s pressing challenges rather than engaging in defamation. The elder statesman spoke while …

This story is the second of a two-part feature interview with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra. Also read: The US Ambassador denies contributing to delaying the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said the Trump administration has not met with Alberta separatist groups, or discussed potential financial support for Alberta independence, which directly …