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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in Abuja, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing inter-religious dialogue and promoting peace, harmony and tolerance among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities. The President made this statement while receiving in audience Monsignor Paul R. Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, at his residence in Abuja. Bishop Gallagher was …

By Canadian Press Canadian Press Posted July 4, 2026 12:32 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Emil Andrae to a reported two-year, US$3.1 million contract on Saturday. Andrae skated in 61 games for the Philadelphia Flyers last season, recording 13 points. The …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, Canada is marking the occasion with a series of symbolic acts highlighting the two countries’ longstanding friendship. A joint military flight over Ottawa, a message from Prime Minister Mark Carney, and the gift of 250 maple trees were …

Nollywood actor Ray Emordi has announced his return to acting just months after stepping away from the film industry to pursue a full-time music career. The actor, who revealed his decision to leave Nollywood earlier this year, said he rediscovered his passion for acting after taking a four-month break from the profession. Emordi made the announcement in a video shared …

KELOWNA – James Butler ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns as the BC Lions earned their first win of the CFL season, beating the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks 36-24 on Saturday in front of another sellout crowd at the Apple Bowl. The two teams combined for 50 points in the first half – including three major points each – …

A Romanian national, Iulian Ghergut, who was abducted by an Al-Qaeda affiliate group in Burkina Faso in 2015 has regained his freedom. The 47-year-old was abducted by Al-Mourabitoun while working in a manganese mine near the border with Mali and Niger in April 2015. The Romanian foreign ministry confirmed his release in a statement on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Missing Japanese …

HAMILTON – Wynton McManis will finally make his Hamilton Tiger-Cats debut. The veteran center fielder will be in the lineup on Sunday when Hamilton (2-1) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-2). McManis joined the Ticats in the off-season as a free agent after four seasons with the rival Toronto Argonauts but was sidelined by a fractured bone in his knee. …

Morocco underlined its growing reputation as a major contender for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday after claiming a crushing 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada, becoming the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals of the expanded tournament. The Atlas Lions delivered another masterclass in tactical discipline and clinical finishing, silencing the home fans with a dominant second-half performance …

Nigeria’s youngest accountant, 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye, has shared how she began her journey to professional success at the age of 13, having completed secondary school ahead of her peers. Okundaye, who recently made history as the youngest accountant in the country, said her parents encouraged her to pursue the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Accounting Technicians program rather than …