Saturday, October 17, 2026

Femi Ajanaku

September 29, 2026

FIFA president considers huge funding payouts to 211 member associations

The proposal is expected to be considered by the FIFA Council on October 15.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
September 29, 2026

DR Congo Ebola cases hit 8,067 as violence disrupts humanitarian response

DR Congo has confirmed 8,067 Ebola cases and 3,901 deaths as violence and insecurity in the Ituri Province disrupt humanitarian efforts, displacing thousands of individuals.

Ebola coffins
September 29, 2026

Traumatised Qdot shares CCTV footage of armed robbers at Ajah home one year after attack

“Even though September 28 has passed, the trauma is still with me. I wake up every night at 2:30 a.m. in fear and can no longer sleep peacefully. I pray for healing,” said Qdot.

September 29, 2026

Tinubu govt bets on skills training to lift five million Nigerians out of poverty

The government says it plans to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty via its skills acquisition and empowerment programmes aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods.

September 28, 2026

Turkish comedian Göktaş convicted for ‘insulting’ Erdoğan

The court has also placed the comedian on a travel ban.

Deniz Göktaş
September 28, 2026

British wrestler Benjamin Satterley dies at 40 after AEW match

Satterley’s professional wrestling career began in 2004 in England under the name Pac.

Benjamin Satterley
September 28, 2026

Masked men arrested in UK on suspected terror plot identified as British nationals in their 20s

Authorities said the suspects were all in their 20s: three from Westminster, aged 23, 24 and 25; one from Willesden, aged 24; and another from Camden, also aged 24.

UK counter-terrorism police
September 28, 2026

Taylor Swift surpasses Beyonce in MTV VMAs, dedicates award to Dolly Parton

Taylor Swift has become the most awarded artiste in VMA history with 33 awards, surpassing her previous tie with Beyoncé.

September 28, 2026

Masked men arrested, 85 households evacuated as UK probes suspected terror plot

“The safety and security of the public is our first priority, and I want people to know that we will always take every step necessary to protect our communities,” said Mr Burnham.

UK’s counter-terrorism agents on Sunday
September 27, 2026

Nigerian-Canadian lecturer wins award

Mr Adesola said, “I have not been doing this work alone. And so, the award belongs to everyone who has supported me.”