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NCF Names 16-Man Squad for Namibia Tri-Series Tour Nigeria national cricket team, the YellowGreens, depart for Namibia as the Nigeria Cricket Federation announces a 16-man squad for a Tri-Series against Namibia and Hong Kong China

Nigeria national cricket team, the YellowGreens, depart for Namibia as the Nigeria Cricket Federation announces a 16-man squad for a Tri-Series against Namibia and Hong Kong China

NCF Names 16-Man Squad for Namibia Tri-Series Tour

Julian June 15, 2026

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 16-man squad for the YellowGreens’ upcoming tour of Namibia,...

UN Reports 2,300 Deaths in Haiti Gang Violence Crisis Security forces patrol a conflict-affected street in Haiti amid rising gang violence, with the UN reporting over 2,300 deaths and nearly 100 kidnappings in 2026.

Security forces patrol a conflict-affected street in Haiti amid rising gang violence, with the UN reporting over 2,300 deaths and nearly 100 kidnappings in 2026.

UN Reports 2,300 Deaths in Haiti Gang Violence Crisis

Julian June 15, 2026

Gang violence in Haiti has claimed at least 2,300 lives since the beginning of 2026, with nearly...

Army Arrests 46 Suspected Illegal Immigrants in Ogun Nigerian soldiers during counterinsurgency operations in Borno State against Boko Haram and ISWAP

Nigerian soldiers during counterinsurgency operations in Borno State against Boko Haram and ISWAP

Army Arrests 46 Suspected Illegal Immigrants in Ogun

Julian June 15, 2026

The Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, has arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun State....

Germany Crush Curaçao, Sweden Win Big in Opener Germany national team players celebrating a 7-1 win over Curaçao during a FIFA World Cup match, highlighting strong opening performances from Germany, Sweden, Ivory Coast and Japan

Germany national team players celebrating a 7-1 win over Curaçao during a FIFA World Cup match, highlighting strong opening performances from Germany, Sweden, Ivory Coast and Japan

Germany Crush Curaçao, Sweden Win Big in Opener

Julian June 15, 2026

Germany and Sweden delivered emphatic statements in their FIFA World Cup opening matches with dominant victories, while...

Edo Queens Clinch NWFL Premiership Title, Book WAFU B Champions Spot Edo Queens players celebrating their 2025/26 NWFL Premiership title victory after securing the championship with a draw against Bayelsa Queens

Edo Queens players celebrating their 2025/26 NWFL Premiership title victory after securing the championship with a draw against Bayelsa Queens

Edo Queens Clinch NWFL Premiership Title, Book WAFU B Champions Spot

Julian June 15, 2026

Edo Queens have emerged champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after playing out...

EU Welcomes US-Iran Agreement to End Middle East Conflict European Council President Antonio Costa speaking at an EU summit against a backdrop of EU flags, following reports of a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East conflict and restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

European Council President Antonio Costa speaking at an EU summit against a backdrop of EU flags, following reports of a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East conflict and restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

EU Welcomes US-Iran Agreement to End Middle East Conflict

Julian June 15, 2026

European Council President Antonio Costa has welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran to end...

FIFA World Cup 2026: USA, Australia Dominate Group D IMG-20260614-WA0052

FIFA World Cup 2026: USA, Australia Dominate Group D

Aremu Toyeebaht June 14, 2026

The United States and Australia made strong statements in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, securing...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada, Qatar Shine in Group B IMG-20260614-WA0049

FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada, Qatar Shine in Group B

Aremu Toyeebaht June 14, 2026

Co-hosts Canada and Qatar produced dramatic late fightbacks to secure valuable points in their opening FIFA World...

June 12: Democracy Under Threat as Institutions Weaken – CSOs Participants at a June 12 Democracy Day dialogue discussing the state of Nigeria's democracy and democratic institutions in Abuja.

Participants at a June 12 Democracy Day dialogue discussing the state of Nigeria's democracy and democratic institutions in Abuja.

June 12: Democracy Under Threat as Institutions Weaken – CSOs

Julian June 12, 2026

Civil society leaders and democracy activists have warned that institutions established to protect Nigeria’s democracy are losing...

Obi Demands N5bn Damages, From Okonkwo Over Defamation Allegation Peter Obi and Kenneth Okonkwo during separate public appearances amid a dispute over alleged defamatory statements and a N5 billion damages demand

Peter Obi and Kenneth Okonkwo during separate public appearances amid a dispute over alleged defamatory statements and a N5 billion damages demand

Obi Demands N5bn Damages, From Okonkwo Over Defamation Allegation

Julian June 10, 2026

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has demanded N5 billion in damages and a public apology from actor-turned-politician...

Dangote Refinery Secures Standard Bank Backing for Growth Plans Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala and Dangote officials discussing plans for the refinery's IPO and future expansion projects in Africa

Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala and Dangote officials discussing plans for the refinery's IPO and future expansion projects in Africa

Dangote Refinery Secures Standard Bank Backing for Growth Plans

Julian June 10, 2026

Africa’s largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group, has pledged support for the planned listing of the Dangote...

Messi Marks Injury Return With Goal as Argentina Beat Iceland Lionel Messi in action for Argentina after returning from injury and scoring in a World Cup warm-up match against Iceland.