South African Fans Named Among World’s Most Colourful Supporters at 2026 World Cup.
South African fans have been named among the world’s most colourful supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football…
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: FG confirms failed Ibadan section, orders rebuild
The Federal Government has confirmed that the Ibadan axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, which had been completed by Julius Berger, is failing very badly and has become very dangerous for vehicular movement. This was made known by the Minister of…
UNILAG facilitates return of students stranded in China
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed that a group of its students stranded in China after completing a one-year academic exchange programme are now on their way back to Nigeria following the institution’s intervention. The issue gained public attention…
South Africa on edge amid anti-migrant protests
South Africa remained on high alert as nationwide anti-migrant protests intensified, raising fears of renewed xenophobic violence and forcing thousands of foreign nationals to flee their homes or seek refuge. The demonstrations, organised by anti-immigration groups, called for the removal…
Kenya Secures $750 Million World Bank Loan to Reduce Reliance on Domestic Borrowing
The Kenyan government has secured a $750 million loan from the World Bank as part of efforts to reduce its dependence on domestic borrowing and strengthen the country’s public finances. According to government officials, the funding is expected to ease…
South Africa makes fresh move to deport Chidimma Adetshina
South African authorities have intensified efforts to deport former beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina after alleging that she had been living in the country without legal immigration status. The Department of Home Affairs has asked the Cape Town Regional Court to…
FG plans to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy
The Federal Government has announced plans to end the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has contributed to the rising number of children dropping out of school. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji…
IG Urges Police Officers to Prepare Early for Retirement, Acquire New Skills
The Inspector-General of Police (IG) has urged police officers across the country to begin preparing for life after active service by planning early for retirement and acquiring practical skills that will enable them to remain productive. The IGP made the…
UNIOSUN Probes Death of 400-Level Student, Announces Next Steps
The management of Osun State University has constituted a committee to review the circumstances surrounding the death of a 400-level student, Osunlakin Grace. There was outrage at the university last Friday following Osunlakin’s death over alleged poor healthcare facilities at…
Syria’s president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Election official Mohammed Taha al-Ahmed said 15 of the president’s appointees were women Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed the final 70 members of the country’s new parliament, paving the way for it to hold its first session next…