Egypt Beats New Zealand 3-1 for First-Ever World Cup Win
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Egypt earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup win on Sunday, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Group G play and...
World Cup Entry Denials Raise Doubts Over U.S. and Canada Hosting
It is becoming increasingly clear that hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States and Canada has created serious complications for athletes,...
Nigerian Retailers Urge Fuel Price Cuts as Global Crude Falls
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s petroleum retailers are urging refiners, depot owners and fuel importers to cut pump prices in line with falling global...
Nigerian Governors Renew Push for State Police, Back Power Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s 36 state governors have intensified their push for the creation of state police, saying the reform must be constitutionally...
Yul Edochie Responds to Ex-Husband’s Allegations in Judy Austin Dispute
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has publicly responded to allegations made by Emmanuel Obasi, the ex-husband of actress Judy Austin, who claimed the actor blocked...
Drama in Court as Two Lawyers Represent PDP in Suit Against INEC
There was mild drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday as two senior lawyers announced appearances for the Peoples Democratic Party...
Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Stay in Lebanon, Warns Hezbollah of ‘Heavy Price’
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that troops will remain in southern Lebanon “as long as necessary,” vowing to make...
Police Rescue Pregnant Teen, Arrest Suspect in Anambra Child Exploitation Case
Police in Anambra State have rescued a 15-year-old pregnant girl and arrested a suspect in connection with alleged child exploitation and sexual abuse. The...
African Fans Turn Against South Africa at World Cup
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — South Africa’s national football team is facing hostility from some African fans at the World Cup, as anger over recent...
French Court Orders Hakimi to Stand Trial Over Rape Allegation
A French appeals court has ordered Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi to stand trial over allegations that he raped a 24-year-old woman in 2023, a...
