Ivory Coast’s Wahi Denied Visa, Out of Germany Match
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi will miss Saturday’s World Cup match against Germany in Toronto after Canadian authorities denied...
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Misuse of Medicines
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has urged citizens to use medicines responsibly, warning that misuse...
Ghana Seals Stoppage-Time Win Over Panama in World Cup Opener
TORONTO (AP) — Ghana claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash on Wednesday, with Caleb Yirenkyi...
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit Undergoes Successful Lung Transplant
OSLO, Norway — Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has undergone a successful lung transplant in Oslo, the royal household announced Wednesday, offering relief to...
Lionel Messi Joins Miroslav Klose at 16 Goals in FIFA World Cup History
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi has joined Germany’s Miroslav Klose at the top of the FIFA World Cup’s all-time scoring chart with...
Fans, Friends Pay Tribute as Alexx Ekubo’s Final Rites Begin
ARUCHUKWARUCHUKWU, Nigeria — Family, friends, and Nollywood colleagues will gather Wednesday evening at the family residence of late actor Alexx Ekubo in Arochukwu, Abia...
FA Confirms Performance Clauses in Tuchel’s England Deal
LONDON (AP) — England manager Thomas Tuchel’s contract extension through Euro 2028 includes performance clauses, the Football Association confirmed Tuesday, as officials defended the...
Serena, Venus Williams Given Wimbledon Doubles Wildcard
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon will mark her first appearance at the All England Club since 2022, after organizers granted her...
Kenneth Okonkwo Rejects ADC 2027 Ticket, Warns of South-East Marginalisation
Kenneth Okonkwo, Nollywood actor and former Labour Party presidential campaign spokesman, has rejected reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has settled its 2027...
Tunisia Sack Lamouchi, Appoint Renard After World Cup Defeat
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia have dismissed coach Sabri Lamouchi after a heavy 5‑1 defeat to Sweden at the World Cup and appointed Frenchman...
