South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni has died at the age of 83 following a short illness.
South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni has died at the age of 83 following a short illness. Mlangeni was a distinctive voice in South African music for more than five decades, building a career that produced a catalogue of memorable…
RAILA ODINGA REMEMBERED AS KENYA, AFRICA MOURNS HIS LOSS
Kenya and the wider African continent are mourning the loss of veteran Kenyan politician and former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, whose long political career and influence left a lasting mark on the country. Affectionately known by names including “Baba,”…
Ghana part ways with coach Queiroz after poor start to AFCON qualifiers
Carlos Queiroz has parted ways with Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Portuguese coach mutually agreed to terminate his contract. The GFA announced the decision on Thursday, October 1, 2026,…
Former Sudanese President Omar Al-bashir Hospitalized In Khartoum For Medical Treatment
Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been transferred to a military-run hospital in Khartoum for medical treatment, according to his lawyer. The 82-year-old former leader was moved to the hospital following health complications and is receiving treatment while remaining under…
Israeli Plumber Yaniv Hayun Helps Save Flydubai Flight After Co-pilot Attacks Captain
A dramatic mid-air emergency aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel was brought under control after an Israeli passenger, identified as plumber Yaniv Hayun, rushed into the cockpit and helped prevent the aircraft from plunging further after the co-pilot allegedly…
NFF appeals CAF ruling on Edo Queens’ WAFU-B title
The Nigeria Football Federation has appealed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory over Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU-B final and order the match to resume from extra time. The appeal, filed on…
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
California has officially banned child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation to end the practice that is still legal in 32 US states.The new law, which will come into effect on 1 January, states people must be 18 to…
Nollywood actor CJay Nwoks dies in Lagos hospital
Nollywood actor, Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks is dead. CJay died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at an undisclosed hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State. The sad news was announced by actress Nkechi Blessing, who recently…
Independence Day: Nigeria moving from economic stabilisation to growth — Yilwatda
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda has said Nigeria is moving towards becoming a stronger and more prosperous nation despite the economic challenges facing citizens. Yilwatda stated this in an Independence Day message signed by his…
Iranian Women Undergo Military Training Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Iranian women have begun specialized military and survival training under the government-backed “Janfada” campaign, as tensions surrounding Iran’s recent conflict with the United States and Israel continue. A specialized training course for the campaign’s national women’s team was held at…