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Nigeria, India Submit Bids to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria and India have submitted formal proposals to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja and Ahmedabad respectively put forward as candidate cities. Nigeria is backing its capital, Abuja, for the hosting rights, while India has selected Ahmedabad as its proposed host city. The future of the Commonwealth Games had come under scrutiny following the […]

Emmanuel Eseme Breaks Commonwealth Games 100m Record With 9.83s Gold

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme made history on Tuesday after storming to gold in the men’s 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games, clocking an impressive 9.83 seconds in the Glasgow rain. Eseme’s remarkable performance shattered the 28-year-old Commonwealth Games record previously held by Trinidad and Tobago’s Ato Boldon. The victory also set a new national record for […]

Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The $20 billion FIFA subsidiary, bankrolled by the brother of Jared Kushner, was blasted by international soccer organizations. […]

Over 1,500 Migrants Swim From Morocco to Spain’s Ceuta, Overwhelming Reception Centres

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

More than 1,500 migrants, including adults and minors, have reached Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta by swimming from Morocco in recent days, overwhelming border authorities and migrant reception facilities. The surge, described by local officials as unusual despite the seasonal increase in sea crossings during good weather, has left reception centres in Ceuta overcrowded, […]

UN Security Council Extends CAR Sanctions Until July 2027 Amid Security Concerns

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution extending sanctions against armed groups and individuals operating in the Central African Republic (CAR) until July 31, 2027. The sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on the supply of weapons and military equipment to armed groups. While Council members acknowledged progress made by […]

DR Congo Opposition Rejects Court Ruling Seen as Clearing Path for Tshisekedi’s Third Term

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Opposition politicians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including members of the opposition coalition known as “C64,” have rejected a Constitutional Court ruling approving a referendum law that critics say could pave the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. The opposition described the ruling as a threat to the country’s constitutional […]

Ebola Outbreak Deepens Food Crisis in Eastern Congo, WFP Warns

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The worsening Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is deepening food insecurity in a region already grappling with one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. Speaking during a visit to Ituri province on Wednesday, WFP Acting Executive Director Carl Skau described the situation […]

WAEC, NECO Fee Hike: Another Policy Flip-Flop That Punishes Nigerian Families

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria’s growing pattern of policy reversals is fast becoming an embarrassing hallmark of governance. The latest example is the ill-advised decision by the Federal Ministry of Education, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to increase the registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and NECO examinations […]