Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is “very calm” despite confirmation that he faces trial in France on rape charges. Atlas Lions’ coach Mohamed Ouahbi said this after the 1-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup on Friday. “He is fine. He woke up this morning, ate like everyone else, got ready for the game and...
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Hilda Baci Honoured As Guinness World Records Icon
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has been recognised as a Guinness World Records Icon. Baci has been honoured for her record-breaking achievements across Africa after her historic cooking marathon captivated millions. Baci first developed her passion for cooking as a child, helping at her mother’s restaurant in Abuja, before studying sociology and exploring careers in...
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Twin Roadside Blasts In Northwestern Pakistan Kill 7
Pakistani Police said a Twin roadside blast killed at least seven people in the country’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Saturday. “A private pickup truck carrying passengers was targeted with a remote-controlled IED. The injured were being transported to hospital in a car for emergency treatment when a second IED exploded,” said Yasir Afridi, a...
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Davido, Pro-Government Singer Clash Over School Kidnapping Crisis
A public dispute between Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido and pro-government singer Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, has drawn fresh attention to growing concerns over insecurity in Nigeria following the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oyo State last month. Gunmen abducted at least 46 pupils and teachers from three schools in southwestern Oyo State on May...
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Abia Governor Hails Airline Expansion, Aviation Reforms
Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Thursday praised United Nigeria Airlines for acquiring two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft named after renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe. He described the move as a tribute to excellence and national service. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Lagos, Otti commended the...
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Africa CDC Says Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 200 In DR Congo
The Africa Centre for Disease Control says the Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 200 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Africa CDC said 202 people had died from the virus, out of the 875 confirmed cases, giving a mortality rate of 23 percent. “What is worrisome for us is the contact tracing...
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World Cup: Mexico Is First Nation To Qualify For Knockout Stages
Co-hosts Mexico has become the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 win over South Korea in Guadalajara. Mexico’s Luis Romo scored the lone goal in the 50th minute. South Korea’s best chance came in the 87th minute when Cho Gue-sung’s close-range header was saved by...
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Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadists Claim Attack Which Killed 11 Soldiers At Niger Airport
A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed Thursday’s attack on an airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey. The attack which killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, took place six months after other jihadists staged a large assault on the same facility. Twenty-two attackers were also killed as security forces repelled the raid on the Diori...
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Liverpool Sign Munoz From Osasuna In £34.5m Deal
Liverpool have signed Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after activating his 40 million euro (£34.5 million) release clause, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 22-year-old, who is with Spain’s squad at the World Cup in the United States, completed a medical on Wednesday after Liverpool sent club staff to oversee the process....
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Lagos Governor Orders Waste Clearance Across State
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation efforts across the state following a recent build-up of refuse in some communities. Sanwo-Olu said agencies including the Lagos Waste Management Authority, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Environment had deployed additional trucks and personnel to clear waste...