Saturday, September 5, 2026

Femi Ajanaku

August 3, 2026

IMF approves $1.77 billion for Egypt, seeks accelerated privatisation, state footprint reduction

Egypt has faced the implications of the war in the Middle East in a stronger macroeconomic position than during previous episodes of external stress, with robust growth.

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
August 3, 2026

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shatters box office expectations

The film was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Tramell Tillman, among others.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day
August 2, 2026

France deploys 1,000 officers to curb illegal migration into UK

The officers are supported with enhanced surveillance technology to detect and disrupt illegal crossings.

France's Channel coast.
August 2, 2026

Hollywood actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80

Mr Pastore was born in 1946 in the Bronx, New York.

Hollywood actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80
August 2, 2026

Nigeria claim first WAFCON 2026 win with victory over Zambia

Oshoala opened the scoring in the eighth minute to hand Nigeria an early lead.

Asisat Oshoala
August 1, 2026

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria wins silver in men’s 4x100m, Usoro claims long jump silver

Team Nigeria concluded day nine of the 2026 Commonwealth Games with one gold, two silver medals and one bronze medal.

Nigeria’s men 4x100m team, Ruth Usoro
August 1, 2026

Chelsea sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton

The 35-year-old forward joins the Blues after three seasons with Brighton.

Danny Welbeck
August 1, 2026

Commonwealth Games: Isaac Okoh wins gold in men’s 90kg boxing event

Okoh defeated Wales’ Connor Willmas by unanimous decision in the final.

Isaac Okoh
August 1, 2026

Commonwealth Games: Ogazi wins gold in men’s 400m, Onojuvwevwo claims 400m bronze

Nigeria’s medal haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Games increases to 20 medals.

Samuel Ogazi
August 1, 2026

Commonwealth Games: Nathaniel strikes gold in men’s 400m hurdles, Onwuzurike clinches 200m silver 

Nathaniel’s victory marked Nigeria’s first gold medal in a track event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Ezekiel Nathaniel in Glasgow