Written by World champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in an entertaining Nations League encounter at Wembley on Saturday, denying the hosts a cathartic win after their painful World Cup exit. Victory for Luis de la Fuente’s men extends Spain’s astonishing unbeaten run to 39 matches — a record for a European team. … Continue reading “Spain Beat England In Nations League To Extend Unbeaten Run”
Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location, with more than 51,000 people watching the movie at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Lagos venue … Continue reading “‘Black Market’ Breaks Guinness World Record With Over 51,000 Viewers At TBS”
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that a recent cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano has been contained. The outbreak was confirmed through laboratory investigation on September 23, 2026, by the NCoS medical team at the facility in collaboration with the Kano State Public Health authorities. The Service … Continue reading “Cholera Outbreak At Kano Custodial Centre Contained — NCoS”
France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France, his club Real Madrid said Saturday but could be ready to play again when La Liga resumes. “Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid’s medical department on our player Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with a hyperextension of … Continue reading “Mbappe Suffers Knee Injury, Could Return For El Clasico”
US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could have reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within a week. The waterway is key to the world’s energy supply and is now central to the conflict between the US and Iran, which is at a stalemate … Continue reading “Trump Rejects Iran Proposal For Deal To Reopen Hormuz”
Nigeria arrived at the 81st United Nations General Assembly with an agenda that reaches beyond the familiar language of diplomatic representation. In New York, the country is pressing for a greater African voice in the institutions that shape global decisions, while simultaneously putting Nigerian minerals, education and investment opportunities before international partners. The … Continue reading “81st UNGA: Inside Nigeria’s High-Stakes Dealmaking In New York”
UN Security Council reform: Nigeria demanded, in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration, at least two permanent seats for Africa with full privileges, including veto rights for as long as the veto exists, and five non-permanent seats in total. It called for a return to the UN’s founding principles: Calls for … Continue reading “Seven Things Nigeria Pushed For At 81st UNGA”
Nigeria has called for stronger international cooperation in tackling terrorism and other transnational security threats, urging countries to share intelligence, disrupt the financing of violence and prevent illegal weapons from crossing borders. President Bola Tinubu made the call on Thursday while delivering Nigeria’s address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, … Continue reading “81st UNGA: We Must Exchange Intelligence, Interrupt Violence Financing, Prevent Weapons From Crossing Borders – Tinubu”
Nigeria has reiterated its call for permanent representation on the Security Council of the United Nations. President Bola Tinubu made the call on Thursday while addressing delegates at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, United States. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said that the world of 2026 … Continue reading “81st UNGA: ‘UN Reforms Must Begin With Reconstitution Of Security Council,’ Again Nigeria Calls For African Representation”
Hollywood star Susan Sarandon and “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York as they moved in to break up a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. AFP footage shows NYPD officers cuffing “Thelma & Louise” star Sarandon at the demo in the city as the Israeli prime minister … Continue reading “Hollywood Stars, Others Arrested In NY Anti-Netanyahu Protest”