The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as its Acting Secretary General, marking a historic milestone for Nigeria within the continent’s football leadership structure. Mr Adamu’s appointment, confirmed on Sunday, makes him the first Nig…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Angel Smith, popularly known as Angel, has tied the knot with her female partner, Tumininu, in a private ceremony held in the United States. The reality TV star and writer confirmed the development on Saturday, when she shared photos and videos from their wedding…
One week ago, several outlets reported on a consequential development in the disciplinary case regarding the alleged sexual misconduct by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan. In a confidential report addressed to the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), the judi…
The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of detained former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have arrived in Abuja for burial, following her death in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, March 27, after a brief illness. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the deceased’s grandson and member representing Kaduna Nor…
*Demands judicial reform …Unveils scholarship, empowerment schemes By Okhumeode Momodu At a time when many Nigerians grapple with economic strain at home and suspicion abroad, the founder of Nation of Justice (NOJ), Jyde Adelakun, has drawn attention to what he describes as a persistent pattern of …
We are witnessing a war on humanity. This might sound hyperbolic to some, but it should not. What is unfolding across the globe is not a series of isolated events or crises. It is a coordinated assault waged through brute force against the international systems that sustain humanity. The goal is a …
Islamabad, Pakistan – The US-Israel war on Iran has not paused. The strikes have not stopped from either side. However, diplomacy is now moving at a pace not seen since the conflict that affected Iran’s neighbours and rattled the world economy for a month. Two-day consultations of foreign ministers…
'We will see a new government in Venezuela, in Cuba and in Iran’ Senator Ted Cruz says US President Donald Trump’s approach could lead to government changes in Venezuela, Cuba and Iran. Published On 29 Mar 2026 'We will see a new government in Venezuela, in Cuba and in Iran’ Senator Ted Cruz says U…
South African sprinter Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic 800-metres champion, says the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) reinstatement of gender verification tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games is “a disrespect for women”. The hyperandrogenic athlete on Sunday also expressed her disappoin…
One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking The ants are flying in Kenya at the moment. During this rainy season, swarms can be seen leaving the thousands of anthills in and around Gilgil, a quiet agricultural town in Kenya's Rift Valley that has emerged as the centre of a booming il…
Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens Shops, restaurants and cafes in Egypt have been told to close early as part of a raft of temporary measures to combat soaring energy prices caused by the Iran war. Retail and dining premises will have to close by 21:00 (19:…
- Published Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru at Stade de France - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month. Morocco were declared the winners of the 2025 Afcon tournament when the Confederation of African Football (Caf) ove…
The Iranian proxy terrorist group: “With the help of Allah Almighty and relying upon Allah, (we) have carried out the first military operation using a barrage of ballistic missiles.” For the first time since the start of Operation Epic Fury, Iran’s proxy terrorist group Houthis launched ballistic m…
Today Athayde Tonhasca Júnior is back with one of his patented text-and-photo posts, which have always been very informative. Today he talks about palms and their pollinators in one area of Brazil. Athayde’s captions are indented, and you can enlarge his photos by clicking on them. Beneficial sabot…
Posted on 03/28/2026 6:44:37 AM PDT by dynachrome A South African civic group called March and March held a rally in the city of Durban on Wednesday to call for tougher immigration laws and stronger border controls. The group was particularly critical of migrants from Nigeria, disparaging them as p…
Clocks go forward tonight, marking the beginning of the spring-summer season, with an hour lost from the Sunday lie-in but brighter evenings ahead. At 1am on Sunday, clocks will instead read 2am as daylight savings time commences. Despite decades of debate, the policy remains in place. The European…
Senegal may still possess the Africa Cup of Nations trophy and have launched a legal battle against the decision to strip them of it, but as far as new champions Morocco are concerned, the case is closed. Although the Atlas Lions lost 1-0 in the January final, the Confederation of African Football …
Another weekend in the UFC comes around Saturday, and a familiar face returns in Seattle for Fight Night. One of the best fighters in middleweight history, Israel Adesanya, headlines for the promotion against Joe Pyfer. We have 12 fights to dive into this weekend, and an obscene eight of them are p…
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever announce WNBA preseason matchup vs. Nigeria As Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever prepare for the 2026 WNBA season, the franchise announced on March 26 the addition of one more matchup to the team’s 2026 preseason schedule, with the Nigeria Women’s National Team visiti…
Germany players got a breather on Saturday ahead of their next World Cup tune-up match against Ghana, where Florian Wirtz and company want to build on a 4-3 victory in Switzerland. Liverpool's Wirtz was the star on Friday night in Basel with two stunning goal…
