Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s top army commander after days of protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country’s army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.It comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov – a move that triggered street protests across the country. Initial rumours that the end of…
New PM Burnham tells John Swinney ‘agree to disagree’ on Scottish independence
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reported to have told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that they will have to “agree to disagree” on Scottish independence.The two leaders spoke on the phone on Tuesday morning for the first time since…
Oil cargoes meant for naira-for-crude deal supplied to Dangote – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has insisted that it supplied all available crude oil cargoes allocated under the Federal Government’s naira-for-crude initiative to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, saying there had been no withholding on its part. The national oil…
Chinese firm wins $2.7 billion railway contract in Tanzania
A Chinese construction company has secured a $2.7 billion contract to build a major railway line in Tanzania, marking another significant step in the country’s efforts to modernize its transport infrastructure. The project is expected to strengthen Tanzania’s railway network…
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, according to a statement.He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military in Gaza in October 2024. Hayya, who already headed the movement in Gaza…
Governor Peter Mbah celebrates world’s best junior maths student, Chimdiebube Onwubiko
Governor Peter Mbah has celebrated the outstanding achievement of Chimdiebube Onwubiko, who was recognized as the Best in the Junior Category in Mathematics in the World. Sharing a photo from their meeting, the governor described the young mathematics champion as…
Rihanna pays heartfelt tribute to Barbados legend Sir Garry Sobers
Global music icon Rihanna has paid a heartfelt tribute to Barbados National Hero, Sir Garry Sobers, describing him as a lasting source of inspiration whose legacy will never be forgotten. Honouring the legendary cricketer, Rihanna said Sir Garry’s impact extends…
PROFILE: Badejo-Okusanya, NBA’s new president, who returned to study law a decade after earning English degree
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya on Saturday emerged as the winner of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election, becoming the 33rd president of the law association. Badejo-Okusanya polled 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 percent of the total votes cast, to defeat her closest…
Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
One of the most notorious figures in Mexico’s drug cartels, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, will spend the rest of his life in prison, a US judge has ruled, two years after the kingpin was lured to the US in an…
FIFA rankings: Nigeria drop to 4th in Africa
Nigeria have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday, but slipped to fourth place among African nations following Egypt’s impressive campaign at the 2026 World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Eric Chelle’s side…