…migration destinations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and parts of Europe, have tightened immigration policies through stricter visa rules, tougher residency requirements and increased scrutiny of foreign applicants. These changes have made relocation more difficult for many prospective stu…

…Khamenei’s body will be moved out of the Grand Mosalla, where it is lying in state, as part of preparations for processions through the capital on Monday. The vast complex and surrounding streets were packed with mourners on Sunday morning, AFP journalists saw. With temperatures forecast to exceed 35C, many were handed…

…21 World Cup appearances, while Argentina has amassed 51 wins from 92 matches in 19 participations. Among the countries still in contention for the 2026 title are Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Belgium, Switzerland and Croatia, all of whom feature in the top 20 all-time list. The Round of…

…if what it described as "the uncultured and provocative trend of intolerance and apartheid-style behaviour" against foreigners was not addressed.

…elections, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Morocco on its qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Africa. PUNCH Online reports that Morocco became the first African nation to reach the last eight of the 2026 tournament after a commanding 3-0 vi…

France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Paraguay 1-0 in their Round of 16 encounter on Sunday, and will now face Morocco in the next round. The match remained goalless at the end of the first half, with Paraguay frustrating the French attack and preventing Les Bleus from…

…the new entrants into the campaign structure to enable them play active roles in the party’s electioneering activities. The statement said those appointed into the apex body of the campaign council include Hon. Folorunsho Bamisayemi, Hon. Ismaila Kolawole, Dr. Tunde Alarape, Hon. Tona Famadewa, Barr. Sunday Ojo William…

…the outcome of its National Assembly primaries, drawing criticism from opposition parties over the credibility of its candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, the Vatican has hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the coming years following talks with President Bola Tinubu. Elsewhere…

…FCAS initiative, there may be some interest. Spain could potentially become a partner, and there may be interest from the Gulf as well... But there are more obstacles to be overcome for it to become a credible offer on the international stage," he said. Experts expected little progress on the lingering F-35 dispute: fo…

…"The breakthrough followed a report lodged at the Agodi Divisional Police Headquarters on Friday, July 3, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., by one Ruben Adebayo, a 55-year-old resident of Akobo, Ibadan, who reported that his Toyota Carina E, bearing registration number GGE 488 CN, had been fraudulently stolen by a passenger he…

National Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of entrenched corruption, citing the latest findings from the International Monetary Fund on Nigeria's public finances. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expendit…

Catalyst Fund, a pan-African venture fund investing in startups building climate adaptation and resilience solutions, has announced the completion of its second close, bringing total commitments to $30 million as it advances toward a $40 million target. Led by partners Maelis Carraro, Maxime Bayen, Olúwatóyìn Emmanuel-…

…citizens will get worse unless the people elect leaders who have citizens' welfare at heart. The former Anambra State governor, while reacting to the United Nations World Food Programme, WFP, statement that over 17 million Nigerians in the North are at risk of acute hunger, said that Nigeria is a food basket and only a…

…wife alive. He explained that he left home for his mechanic workshop while Ummulkhair departed for her Islamiyya lessons, just as she had done on countless previous occasions. "It was a normal day," he recalled. "She left for Islamiyya while I went to my workshop. There was nothing unusual." Hours later, he began recei…

…of November’s US midterm elections, after the anti-establishment left of the Democratic Party won a string of US primary victories. “It’s like a cancer, you’ve got to cut it out,” he added. The US leader also used the speech to boast of the recent military campaigns against Iran and Venezuela, saying Washington had “wi…

…Prime Minister for the visit and assured him that his country had picked the right partner for socio-economic and sporting diplomacy. "I can tell you that we are super delighted for this honour by Kosovo, and we are ready for every form of sporting collaboration that will mutually benefit both countries," Olopade said.…

…all reportedly monitoring his situation. Speaking on the Cup Diary programme on Spor Smart, Dursun argued that Osimhen's style of play would not suit Barcelona's system, citing concerns over his technical refinement. "I don't think Osimhen can play for Barcelona. Osimhen is a talented player, but he doesn't have a clea…

…The absence of these football-mad nations has led to unusual scenes at watch parties across South Asia, with supporters in cities such as Dhaka, in Bangladesh, as well as parts of India and Indonesia, adopting other countries, most notably Argentina, as their own during the competition. Bangladeshi actor and football e…

…of several Senate and House of Representatives primary election results saved the party from what it described as an "electoral precipice." Speaking in Akure, the Director-General of the group, Olumuyiwa Asagunla, alleged that the primaries exposed "deep fractures" within the party and were reduced to a "theatre of man…

…"As we speak now, with the flooding happening, if nothing is done, this is just the start of the rainy season, sometime around July-September (12 weeks), and it could be worse than what is even happening right now. "And we're expecting it to be worse around August-September, particularly August-September". Muhammad als…

•It's a family affair, being addressed – Party By Omeiza Ajayi A storm is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its revised list of National Assembly candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as aggrieved aspirants drag the party to court, stakeholders demand fresh…

…especially as the peak flooding period, usually between August and October in many parts of Nigeria, is yet to arrive. Emergency management agencies have intensified public enlightenment campaigns and begun assessing vulnerable communities, while state governments have accelerated the clearing of drainage channels and…

…have become as familiar as the moon. Some have grown up believing they are simply part of nature. But behind the striking spectacle lies a grim reality. Residents, healthcare workers and environmental experts say decades of gas flaring have turned large parts of these oil-producing communities into public health hotspo…

…the detailed form I presume she would like it. I imagine that the former Senator, one-quarter politician, one-quarter wife, one-quarter Aso Rock Quarterback and one-quarter writer and editor, could produce her manuscript in one night. And that the book would be published the following day, given that her account would…

…fisheries products. Dangote stated this in Lagos while speaking at the recent Second Quarter 2026 Citizens' and Stakeholders' Engagement of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The engagement, themed "From Policy to Action: Mobilising Sub-National Governments for Effective Implementation of Nigeria's Nation…