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US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra denies that donations from the family that owns the Ambassador Bridge are behind delays in opening the new Gordie Howe Bridge. “Absolutely not,” Hoekstra said when asked by Global News whether the delay was related to a $1 million donation from billionaire Matthew Moroun – whose family owns competing Ambassador Bridge – to Trump’s …

Atlas Lions of Morocco have booked their ticket to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating co-hosts Canada 3-0 on Saturday night. More to follow…

South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has reaffirmed his government’s refusal to compensate Nigerians who abandoned businesses and other property as they fled recent xenophobic attacks, insisting he was “not stuttering” when he rejected the proposal. Ntshavheni made the remark on Saturday while responding to criticism from former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, over comments made during a …

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called for a comprehensive investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the issue has gone beyond the actions of any single individual and now raises fundamental questions about public accountability. In a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesman, Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement described the ongoing controversy as …

Grammy Award-winning artiste, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has gifted himself a new multi-million dollar Bugatti Chiron. Dubai-based luxury car customization shop Venuum, also known as Venuum Black, has announced the creation of a bespoke carbon fiber wide body kit for the project. The project marks Nigeria’s first Bugatti Chiron and what Venuum claims is the world’s …

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has condemned the alleged abduction and continued detention of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to immediately disclose his whereabouts and charge him before a competent court or release him without delay. In a statement released on Saturday, IPI Nigeria expressed deep concern over …

The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has revoked the appointment of Chief Adewunmi Gbenga as Baale of Elejirin village, declaring the installation null and void with immediate effect following a review of the territorial status of the community. PLATFORM TIMES has obtained a copy of the revocation letter dated June 15, 2026, addressed by the Alakes …

Congregants of the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Igbala, Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, in Ilejemeje Local Government Area, who were kidnapped over two months ago have regained their freedom after spending 67 days in captivity. The victims were released early Saturday morning and immediately taken to a local medical facility for examination and treatment following the trauma they experienced during their ordeal. The …

This article is one part of Global News’ ongoing coverage investigating alleged Toronto police corruption. More stories about Project South are available here. Toronto’s most notorious network of crime stories – from allegedly corrupt cops to major drug dealers and gun-for-hire rings – may all be connected to Project South, according to a detailed investigative theory from York Regional Police …

Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Head of Mission of Team Nigeria at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Hon. Bukola Olopade, arrived at Team Nigeria’s pre-match training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, where he received arriving athletes, coaches and officials ahead of the final stage of the country’s preparations for Glasgow 2026. Olopade, who inspected facilities and accommodation, continued …