Queiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as Ghana head coach after three months in charge following their World Cup exit in the last 32. The 73-year-old took charge in April and led his side to a third-place finish in Group L…
Australian PM apologises for ‘inappropriate’ comments about Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week. The leader had made an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked him…
Nearly 90,000 displaced as Ghana flood death toll reaches 34
Nearly 90,000 displaced as Ghana flood death toll reaches 34 The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that the death toll from the recent floods across Ghana has risen to 34, as emergency response teams continue rescue, recovery and…
Riyad Mahrez Announces Retirement From Algeria After World Cup Exit
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 35-year-old confirmed that the Round of 32 defeat to Switzerland marked his final appearance for the Desert Foxes, bringing…
US-based Nigerian wins NDC governorship ticket in Ogun
A United States-based physician and board-certified paediatrician, Dr Bolaji Odusina, has pitched her tent with the African Democratic Congress as she prepares for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race. Odusina had recently declared her intention to contest the governorship seat,…
Southeast Nigerian Students Reach International STEM Olympiad Grand Finals in Rome
A team of outstanding students from Southeast Nigeria has reached the Grand Finals of the International STEM Olympiad, proudly representing Nigeria on the global stage at the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma in Italy. According to the post shared by…
Togo, Benin, Niger Owe Nigeria N17.45bn for Electricity in Q1 2026
Nigeria is owed approximately N17.45 billion by Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2026. The outstanding debt was disclosed in the latest industry report, which showed that the three neighbouring countries are…
Nigeria Qualifies for Second Round of World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria has officially secured qualification for the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after finishing among the teams that advanced from the group stage. The Super Eagles booked their place following a successful qualifying campaign, keeping alive their…
Shakira Launches FIFA Fundraiser for Venezuelan Children
Global music star Shakira has partnered with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to raise money in support of vulnerable children from Venezuela, helping improve access to education and essential learning resources. The initiative aims to provide educational opportunities for…
Indonesia turns coconut waste into poultry feed
A project in Indonesia’s Aceh Province has enabled local poultry farmers to reduce feed costs by up to 60% by converting coconut waste into a valuable feed ingredient. The initiative was launched by state-owned company Semen Indonesia through its subsidiary…