The World Health Organization chief said Saturday he had arrived in Spain and would join government officials to oversee the disembarkation of a hantavirus-hit cruise ship in the Canary Islands.…
FCMB Group Plc has announced the appointment of former Lafarge Africa CEO, Adepeju Adebajo, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of the company. The appointment was disclosed in…
Mexican authorities on Friday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash. Education Secretary…
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday confirmed a total of eight cases, up from seven earlier reported, including three deaths from the hantavirus outbreak. In an update highlighting the…
The United States said Friday it was organising an evacuation flight for Americans on a hantavirus-struck cruise ship that has sailed to the Canary Islands, which are part of Spain.…
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has appointed David Fizdale as the new head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers. Fizdale brings a wealth of NBA experience to the…
The All Progressives Congress has cleared Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf to contest for a second term in the 2027 governorship election. The development followed his screening by the party’s…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Rema, will join other global acts as the 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries — Mexico,…
Elon Musk has launched a tirade against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network. France opened an inquiry in January 2025 into allegations that X,…
Air Peace on Saturday announced a temporary disruption to its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick flight after a routine technical check detected a fault on the aircraft. A statement via its X…
Formula One bosses have responded to the criticism of this season’s power unit modifications by agreeing to “further evolutionary changes” before a revamp for the 2027 season, the FIA announced…
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has passed a vote of confidence in its chairman, Governor Hope Uzodimma, and vice-chairman, Governor Uba Sani, reaffirming its support for their leadership amid rumours…
The Katsina State Government said it has recorded another successful security operation against bandit activities in the state and the neighbouring communities, with the killing of five bandits and the…
The World Health Organization’s chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said Friday. Tedros…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is proposing what it calls a “production subsidy” for Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries to help reduce the cost of premium motor spirit (PMS),…
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting Saturday, saying he hoped it could lead to a long-term deal to end Moscow’s war. Russia had…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, has alerted residents of Kebbi to impending flood risks and other weather-related hazards ahead of the 2026 rainy season. The agency…
An Olympian and former Super Falcons forward, Patience Avre-Odeli, has tasked the National Sports Commission Football Federation (NSC) and its agency, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to ensure that Nigeria…
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal must re-focus for Sunday’s “huge” Premier League clash at West Ham after the emotional high of reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners will be crowned…
Real Madrid announced on Friday that they had fined Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros ($588,000) each after a training ground clash that left the latter needing hospital treatment.…
