Microsoft has announced plans to cut 4,800 jobs, representing about 2.1 per cent of its global workforce, with its Xbox gaming division among the hardest hit. The latest round of layoffs includes approximately 1,600 employees from the Xbox business, and the company has warned that additional job cuts are likely later this year as part…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 7 Division Garrison, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected impostor accused of posing as a soldier to rob residents in the Shuwari area of Maiduguri, Borno State. The suspect, identified as Abdulazeez Mohammed, was arrested at about 2:00 p.m. on July 1,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, has said the living conditions of Nigeria’s poorest citizens are improving under the current administration, attributing the progress to increased funding for states and local governments. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Fasua defended the Tinubu administration’s economic policies and efforts to tackle…
Portugal have crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in their Round of 16 clash. Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to send Spain into the quarter-finals, while Portugal’s World Cup journey came to a painful end. The defeat also signals the end of an…
At least 18 people have been killed after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault on residential areas of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Monday, marking the second major attack on the city within a week as world leaders prepared for the upcoming NATO summit. Ukrainian officials said the overnight barrage…
The United States men’s national team has received a major boost ahead of its FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium after striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee overturned Balogun’s automatic one-match suspension, making him eligible for Monday’s knockout fixture and handing the Americans a significant lift ahead…
At least seven people have been killed following an attack by unidentified gunmen on Okele-Ejule in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The assailants, who were reportedly dressed in military camouflage, stormed the community at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and opened fire indiscriminately, forcing residents to flee for safety. Residents…
Here’s a polished and concise news rewrite: The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals, Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Joe, popularly known as Big Joe, in South Africa, calling for an immediate investigation and the prosecution of those responsible. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, by the spokesperson…
A woman and her first son, Joshua, who were abducted by bandits in Kaduna State, have been killed while in captivity. The woman was reportedly kidnapped in December 2025 from Bayan Dutse, Narayi, in Kaduna South Local Government Area. According to reports, the abductors demanded a ransom that her family and members of…
The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the death of one of the worshippers abducted during an attack on a church in the state, while announcing the rescue of the remaining victims. The worshippers were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, after armed men invaded Christ Apostolic Church, Eda-Oniyo, during a worship service. In a statement,…
