Home nations announce flagbearers for Commonwealth Games
Scotland, England, and Wales have announced their flagbearers for the upcoming Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
July 22, 2026
NYC Mayor Mamdani rescinds promise to arrest Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has retracted his previous vow to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, stating his office lacks the legal authority to enforce an international warrant.
July 22, 2026
Kwara Court Convicts Two Individuals and a Firm for Unlawful Mining
A Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced two individuals and a company to prison or fines for conducting illegal mining operations and processing minerals without necessary permits.
July 22, 2026
Lagos authorities apprehend three alleged cult members, confiscate weaponry
Lagos police conducted an intelligence-led raid in Imota, resulting in the arrest of three Aiye Confraternity members and the recovery of multiple firearms.
July 22, 2026
Senate Threatens Budget Cuts for MDAs Over Ignored Resolutions
The Nigerian Senate is moving to impose budgetary sanctions on federal agencies that repeatedly ignore legislative resolutions and fail to provide compliance updates.
July 22, 2026
Former Manchester United star Casemiro signs with Inter Miami
Veteran midfielder Casemiro has signed a contract with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami following his departure from Manchester United.
July 22, 2026
APC dismisses Atiku’s accusations regarding 2026 service-wide vote funds
The APC has refuted allegations by Atiku Abubakar that the 2026 Service-Wide Vote was being used as a slush fund for President Tinubu's 2027 campaign, calling the claims baseless.
July 22, 2026
Jasper Philipsen secures victory in Tour de France stage 17
Jasper Philipsen won stage 17 of the Tour de France in a bunch sprint, providing a morale boost after a difficult start to the race while Mads Pedersen retains the green jersey lead.
July 22, 2026
Natalie Fleet Resigns as Safeguarding Minister Citing Personal Trauma
Labour MP Natalie Fleet has stepped down as safeguarding minister, revealing that the nature of the role was triggering due to her personal history as a victim of abuse.
July 22, 2026
South-East Governors Back President Tinubu for 2027 Re-election, Says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma confirms that South-East governors will support President Bola Tinubu in 2027, citing regional infrastructure projects and federal development policies as the primary motivation.
July 22, 2026