Month: July 2026
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Burna Boy identifies top rising football stars
Burna Boy selects Lamine Yamal and Kobbie Mainoo as the most impressive young talents in world football.
Two individuals imprisoned for navigating small boats across the English Channel
Two men have been sentenced to prison for piloting overcrowded dinghies across the Channel, marking a continuing effort to prosecute those who endanger migrants during illegal crossings.
Wole Soyinka Urges President Tinubu to Halt State-Sanctioned Violence
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has challenged President Bola Tinubu to end extrajudicial killings, while experts at the 28th Wole Soyinka Lecture demand systemic reforms to address state-sponsored injustices and mass incarceration.
Xenophobic Violence Leads Nigerians in South Africa to Abandon Children
Nigerians fleeing recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa are leaving behind children fathered with local women due to financial hardships and opposition from the mothers.
Ivory Coast Parts Ways with National Team Coach Emerse Fae
The Ivorian Football Federation has announced that Emerse Fae will not continue as national team head coach following the expiration of his contract.
Osun 2026: Police appoint Erale as Election Security Commissioner
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed Commissioner of Police Erale Samuel Etaifo to coordinate security for the upcoming Osun State governorship election, emphasizing neutrality and strict law enforcement.
Tension flares between Liverpool teammates Jones and Szoboszlai
Liverpool midfielders Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai were spotted in a heated on-pitch disagreement following a friendly match against Wrexham in New York.
Federal Court Sentences Money Laundering Facilitator and BDC Operators
A Federal High Court judge has sentenced a money laundering intermediary to four years in prison while also penalizing four BDC operators for illegal currency exchange activities.
Two Chinese Citizens Handed 25-Year Prison Terms for Illegal Mineral Export
Justice Akintayo Aluko has sentenced two Chinese nationals to 25 years in prison for the illegal export and possession of strategic Nigerian mineral resources.
Naira experiences mixed performance across official and parallel markets
The naira slipped to N1,415 per dollar in the parallel market while gaining ground in the official exchange sector.