Britain on Thursday, July 16, imposed sanctions on 11 individuals and entities accused of helping finance Sudan’s civil war through illicit gold trading and financial networks, in a move aimed at disrupting funding for both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is intimidated by his growing popularity among grassroots Nigerians. Sowore made the remark on Thursday, July 16, while speaking to journalists outside the courtroom after the Federal High Court warned that it would close his defence if he failed to proceed…
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly told five senior players they are free to leave the club as he begins reshaping his squad ahead of the new season. The Spaniard, who started pre-season training at Cobham last week, has reportedly identified goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, defenders Axel Disasi and Benoît Badiashile, winger Alejandro Garnacho, and striker…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading at an unprecedented rate, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths recorded within just two months. Speaking during a press briefing, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak has become the…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama has granted bail to former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, in the sum of N100 million with one surety in like amount. Umar is facing a four-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which alleges that he…
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final after delivering a series of consistent performances in the women’s 100m hurdles this season. The world record holder secured her place in the season-ending championship, scheduled for September 4–5 in Brussels, Belgium, after amassing 28 points from five Diamond League meetings.…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. The order was granted by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, after the…
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a five-year-old girl, Fikayo Gbemiga, who was kidnapped in Ibadan, and arrested two suspected abductors following an intelligence-led operation. The suspects, identified as 37-year-old Seyi Adegboye and 25-year-old Adefemi Adegboye, allegedly abducted the child from her family’s residence in the Iyana Offa area of Ibadan on July 3,…
Argentina have booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after coming from behind to defeat England 2-1 in a dramatic semifinal clash at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. The reigning world champions fought back to overcome the Three Lions, keeping alive their bid to successfully defend the title they won in Qatar in…
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and recovered a locally made pistol during a joint security operation in Ilorin, the state capital. The suspect, identified as Agboola Olamilekan, was apprehended in an intelligence-led operation conducted by police operatives in collaboration with other security agencies and the Kwara State Polytechnic Security Unit.…
