Month: July 2026
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Vice President Shettima Travels to Freetown for ECOWAS Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has traveled to Freetown to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th ECOWAS summit focused on regional peace and economic integration.
Andy Burnham to abandon digital ID project to prioritize cost of living relief
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to axe the national digital ID scheme, redirecting funds to address the cost of living crisis as he prepares to take office.
US Marshals Detain Andrew and Tristan Tate on UK Extradition Warrant
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami by US Marshals due to an extradition request from the UK involving 59 new criminal allegations.
Teacher Recounts 56 Days in Captivity After Abduction in Oyo State
A teacher recently rescued after 56 days of kidnapping in Oyo State describes the ordeal, noting that his captors identified as ISWAP members before releasing the group to security forces.
Professional Boxer Hannah Rapp Dies Following Cycling Accident
Twenty-six-year-old professional boxer Hannah Rapp has died after being struck by a car while cycling in Texas; the driver is currently charged with manslaughter.
Jake Heyward’s Recovery and Return to Commonwealth Competition
Welsh athlete Jake Heyward has made a successful return to elite competition after undergoing double Achilles surgery, securing a new national record and a place in the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
SERAP Warns Akpabio and Abbas to Drop Social Media Control Bill or Face Lawsuit
SERAP has urged Nigeria's legislative leadership to withdraw the proposed Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, labeling it an unconstitutional scheme to exert control over social media platforms.
Bruno Mars kicks off Wembley residency with a surprise start
Bruno Mars returned to the UK stage for the first of six Wembley Stadium shows, surprising fans with a setlist that blended his biggest pop hits with unexpected ballad choices.
Terence Donovan, star of Neighbours, passes away at 90
Actor Terence Donovan, best known for his roles in Neighbours, Home and Away, and various Australian police dramas, has died in Melbourne at age 90.
Burna Boy Joins Madonna and Justin Bieber for Historic 2026 World Cup Halftime Show
Burna Boy is set to perform at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside stars like Madonna and Justin Bieber, marking a major milestone for Afrobeats.