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UEFA Calls Emergency Meeting Over FIFA’s Plan to Sell Stakes in World Cup Competitions

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

UEFA’s 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting later this week to discuss FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell stakes in its major competitions to external investors. The virtual meeting follows FIFA’s announcement of plans to establish a new commercial subsidiary that would manage its flagship tournaments, including the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups […]

Tallest Players in Premier League History as Ipswich’s Kjell Scherpen Sets New Height Record

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The return of Ipswich Town goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen has reignited interest in the tallest footballers to have featured in Premier League history. Standing at 2.06m (6ft 9in), the Dutch goalkeeper is now the tallest player ever registered in the Premier League, according to the league’s official records. The Premier League on Tuesday released an updated […]

Army Arrests Wanted Soldier Allegedly Supplying Military Gear to Terrorists While Fleeing to Cameroon

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, who was recently declared wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal supply of military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements operating in the North-East. According to a statement issued on Sunday, Yusuf was apprehended by troops of the 7 Provost […]

Two Russian Men Jailed in Angola for Terrorism, Spying Over Alleged Coup Plot

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

An Angolan court has convicted two Russian nationals, Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin, on terrorism and espionage charges over an alleged plot to stage a coup and incite deadly demonstrations in the country last year. Lakshtanov was sentenced to eight years in prison, while Ratchin received an 11-year jail term. Both men denied the allegations, […]

Firefighters Race to Stop Massive Wildfire Reaching Bordeaux as Hundreds of Thousands Evacuate

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Firefighters in southwestern France are battling to prevent a massive wildfire from reaching the outskirts of Bordeaux after the blaze scorched about 42,000 hectares—an area roughly four times the size of Paris. Strong winds have fueled the fire, forcing the evacuation of nearly 220,000 people in the Gironde region. French authorities have deployed around 2,500 […]

CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5% as MPC Adopts Cautious Stance on Inflation

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent, opting for a cautious approach to inflation management amid renewed global uncertainties and persistent domestic price pressures. Announcing the decision after the committee’s meeting, the Governor of the CBN and Chairman of […]

Oyo Abduction: Outrage Mounts After Teacher’s Beheading as Tinubu Vows Rescue

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Condemnation and public anger have continued to grow following Friday’s deadly bandit attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where more than 30 students and teachers were abducted and at least two people killed. The attack, which occurred on May 16, targeted Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, […]

Thai Authorities Arrest Teen for Smuggling 30 Tortoises at Airport

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Thai authorities have arrested a teenager at a Bangkok airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 30 protected tortoises valued at about $9,000. The animals were reportedly taped under her clothing, according to wildlife officials. Officials grew suspicious of the 19-year-old Taiwanese woman due to her unusual movements as she prepared to board a flight to […]