FIFA Probes VAR Official Over Pre‑Match Hand Gesture

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DALLAS (AP) — World football governing body FIFA is seeking clarification from Australian video assistant referee Shaun Evans after a hand gesture he made...

Court orders INEC to de-register ADC, APP, AA, Accord, ahead of...

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A Federal High Court has ordered Nigeria’s electoral commission to deregister five political parties, ruling that they failed to meet constitutional performance thresholds. Justice...

CBN Launches NOFAR to Boost Transparency

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Nigeria’s Central Bank has unveiled a new benchmark interest rate, the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFAR), in a move officials say will deepen financial...

Falz Accuses Tinubu of Hiring Counterprotesters

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Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of hiring counter-protesters to undermine the recent #EndInsecurity...

Anglican Diocese Urges Leadership Change in Nigeria

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AMICHI, Nigeria (AP) — The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Amichi, has called for urgent change in national leadership, warning that any...

NANS Applauds N7.5bn TETFund Research Grants

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South Africa’s student body has praised the N7.5 billion in research grants announced by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, calling it a bold investment...

South African Artists Lose Gigs Amid Xenophobia Backlash

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JOHANNESBURG — South African artists and businesses are facing mounting losses across Africa as allegations of xenophobia spark cancellations and strained ties, Justice and...

Nigeria House Extends 2025 Capital Budget to September 2026

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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Monday convened an emergency sitting and passed a bill extending the implementation period of the...

US Defense Chief Denies Munitions Shortage Amid War Costs

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WASHINGTON (AP) — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday dismissed concerns that the American military is running low on munitions, calling the issue...

Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced

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LONDON — Oil prices dropped and stock markets surged Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework deal to end their war,...