Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran ruled out of World Cup
Ireland's women's hockey team faces a major setback as key goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran misses the upcoming World Cup due to injury, while both the men's and women's squads finalize preparations for the tournament in Belgium.
August 4, 2026
Arsene Wenger clarifies his stance on FIFA World Cup investment controversy
Arsene Wenger clarifies that he had no involvement in FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed plan to seek private investment for the World Cup.
August 4, 2026
Family of Slain Bauchi Islamic Teacher Decries Lack of Arrests
One week after an Islamic teacher was murdered in Bauchi State, his family is calling for the arrest of suspected gang members who have yet to face justice.
August 4, 2026
Mass burial held in Gaza for 112 individuals lost in 2023 Israeli airstrike
Gaza City held a massive funeral for 112 victims, mostly women and children, whose remains were recovered from rubble months after an Israeli strike.
August 4, 2026
Nauru officially updates its name to the Republic of Naoero
President David Adeang of Nauru has announced that the Pacific island nation is rebranding to the Republic of Naoero to better align with its native language and traditional heritage.
August 4, 2026
Nauru Adopts Traditional Name: Republic of Naoero
Nauru has officially renamed itself the Republic of Naoero to honor its native language, heritage, and traditional pronunciation, affecting its international code and demonym.
August 4, 2026
SMEDAN Reopens Application Portal for N50,000 Micro-Business Grant
SMEDAN has reopened its portal for the N50,000 Conditional Grant Scheme, offering non-repayable funding to Nigerian micro-enterprises that commit to hiring at least one new worker.
August 4, 2026
Ethical and Legal Scrutiny Surround Trump Media’s Fast-Access Data Service
Trump Media & Technology Group is facing legal and ethical criticism over its new Truth API service, which sells high-speed access to market-moving posts from Truth Social.
August 4, 2026
Oyo State ADP gubernatorial hopeful labels APC and PDP regimes as failures
Kunle Olatunji, the ADP gubernatorial candidate for Oyo State, argues that the APC and PDP have failed to deliver effective leadership and promises that his party will provide a better alternative in 2027.
August 4, 2026
Wike rejects Amaechi’s political value in Rivers, labels Atiku ticket a failure
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed the political influence of Rotimi Amaechi, labeling his potential alliance with Atiku Abubakar as a guaranteed electoral failure.
August 4, 2026