WRU Reveals Schedule for Reducing Professional Teams to Three
The Welsh Rugby Union has set a timeline to reduce its professional teams to three by 2028, leaving the Ospreys and Scarlets to compete for the final regional licence.
July 29, 2026
Head of Civil Service admits oversight in fake agency recruitment scandal
Head of Service Esther Didi Walson-Jack has taken responsibility for approving recruitment waivers for a fake agency, admitting that her office did not properly verify the fraudulent Establishment Act and appointment documents presented to them.
July 29, 2026
Nigeria Must Invest in Youth to Secure Future Prosperity, Says NPC
National Population Commission Chairman Dr. Aminu Yusuf warns that Nigeria must prioritize investments in youth development to prevent a potential demographic crisis and harness economic growth.
July 29, 2026
Otukpo Imposes Curfew Following Deadly Violence in Benue
Otukpo Local Government has ordered an overnight curfew following an attack in the Efeyi community that left over 22 people dead and many injured.
July 29, 2026
Brian Barry-Murphy extends contract as Cardiff City manager
Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the club as they prepare for their return to the Championship.
July 29, 2026
Afreximbank Announces $50,000 CANEX Create-thon to Empower African Creative Talent
Afreximbank and Gebeya have launched a $50,000 innovation competition to support African creators in film, music, and gaming with access to technology and funding.
July 29, 2026
Cross River local government staff protest 11 months of missing wages
Local government workers in Cross River State held a protest in Calabar demanding 11 months of back pay, leading the government to promise a resolution within two weeks.
July 29, 2026
Lawrence Shankland appointed as new Rangers captain
Scotland international Lawrence Shankland has been appointed as the new Rangers captain, succeeding long-serving predecessor James Tavernier.
July 29, 2026
Imo Activists Seek Nullification of Recent Primary School Examinations Over Gross Irregularities
SAVE IMO has formally requested that the Imo State Commissioner for Education cancel the 2026 Common Entrance and First School Leaving Certificate examinations due to severe logistical failures and unprofessional conduct during the testing period.
July 29, 2026
Cross River House of Assembly enacts legislation to eliminate medical quackery
The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a new law to combat medical quackery and establish a monitoring task force to protect patient safety.
July 29, 2026