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Canada’s late win in their World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Sunday night moved the North Americans into the last 16. After more than an hour and 30 minutes of back and forth wasting opportunities for both sides, the goal was finally created in the 92nd minute through Stephen Eustaquio’s neat shot. Also Read: …

United Nations human rights office, OHCHRverified 546 incidents in 16 of Sudan’s 18 states from the start of the conflict to mid-April this year. At least 838 victims were affected and all but 15 were women and girls, but these figures only represent the “tip of the iceberg”. That report found that sexual violence has spread along conflict and displacement …

Nigeria Mariam Eniola Bolaji, on Sunday, put in another excellent performance on the international stage, winning silver at the British & Irish Para-Badminton International 2026 in Ireland. Bolaji put in an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, showing the resilience and fighting spirit that has made her one of the world’s leading para-badminton athletes. In a close SL3 women’s singles final, …

The American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, and the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, have emerged among the Nigerian universities featured in the prestigious 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, reaffirming the growing contribution of private universities to the advancement of higher education in the country. A total of 24 Nigerian universities have secured a …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Ardo Risku, insisting that all those involved in the attack must be brought to justice. The sultan, president of the board of directors of …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concern over the slow decline in petrol prices across Nigeria despite a sharp decline in international crude oil prices, and warned that consumers may not receive the full benefit of the market downturn. According to the commission, findings from ongoing monitoring show that refiners, depot owners, petroleum marketers and petrol …

A helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, on the east coast of Saudi Arabia, has killed 14 people.

The Northern Progressive Elders Movement (NEPM) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts in tackling insecurity, developing infrastructure and promoting political cohesion in the country. The movement’s Secretary General, Mallam Yusuf Abubakar, in a press statement issued to journalists in Sokoto on Sunday said the country should appreciate a political leader like President Tinubu, who has the ability …

By Ayo Kehinde The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, “to urgently report allegations that $6.3 billion in campaign project funds may have been diverted, misapplied or remain unaccounted for to relevant anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.” The call follows damning findings in the …

Siapa yang Sebenarnya Diuntungkan dari Kekacauan yang Tak Berujung di Nigeria? Krisis, kebingungan, atau konflik yang berkepanjangan selalu mempunyai pihak yang diuntungkan.Mereka mungkin merupakan perantara kekuasaan lokal, kepentingan asing, atau keduanya. Namun satu hal yang pasti: kekerasan yang berkepanjangan adalah kekerasan yang menguntungkan. Di Nigeria, penerima manfaat tersebut membentuk empat bagian ekosistem: Inkubator, Pemberdaya, Sponsor, dan Aktor. Untuk menyelesaikan suatu …