The Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Benin Traditional Council Secretary…

…injuries Last Updated: 19/06/26 11:30pm Leinster captain Caelan Doris and departing duo Luke McGrath and James Lowe lift the URC trophy Leinster demolished the Bulls 36-7 to retain their United Rugby Championship title but the victory could have repercussions for Ireland after Caelan Doris and Tommy O'Brien sustained i…

Brighton have made an improved offer to Tottenham Hotspur for centre-back Luka Vuskovic.

Former presidential media aide, Laolu Akande, says the UK court’s acquittal of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is not enough, urging her to return to Nigeria and clear her name. Akande made the call on Friday while speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. He…

…was the ongoing reconstruction, dualisation and extension of the federal highway Wurukum – Air Force Base – Renewed Hope Estate Road in Makurdi, a project expected to significantly improve traffic flow and transportation efficiency within the state capital. BusinessDay further acknowledged the upgrade of the Mbawuar-Ba…

Tunisia sack Lamouchi just one game into World CupFigure caption, Gyokeres & Isak score as Sweden put five past TunisiaByCelestine KaroneyBBC Sport Africa in AtlantaPublished16 June 2026Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the side's defeat in their opening World Cup 2026 fixture.Sweden inflicted a 5…

…before Wednesday's match in Toronto because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.The Ghanaian government sought permission for him to enter the country briefly to take part in the game but that appeal was rejected at a federal court in Ottawa.The appeal ruling said there was "no serious issue in the underlying ref…

South Africa bounce back with win over PakistanByFfion WynneBBC Sport journalistPublished17 June 2026ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Group Two, EdgbastonPakistan 126-9 (20 overs): Fatima 55* (38); Kapp 3-23South Africa 127-8 (16.4 overs): Dercksen 52 (35); Fatima 3-16South Africa won by two wickets Scorecard, TableSouth Afr…

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…Augustus Mensah's head injury.The men from Ghana and India were later recognised by the UK Home Office as victims of modern slavery.However, in late 2022, the Crown Office dropped the trafficking caseThe Crown said: "There is no longer enough evidence to allow this case to carry on."But after Augustus Mensah and others…

…Germany as refugees, while other relatives began new lives in other places such as the UK and the US.The 33-year-old remembers growing up in one of Germany's refugee centres."We had our room, then a family next to us had their room, so we were all together," he said."It influenced me a lot because nothing is given in l…

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…Ghana's Thomas Partey was refused a visa because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.Former Arsenal midfielder Partey pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022 and is scheduled to stand trial next year.Partey w…

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…before they reached stores. Samsung has not announced pricing or availability for the UK, EU, or South Africa yet. Pound and euro prices you might come across online right now are simple currency conversions of the rumored US price, not confirmed regional pricing. Why this launch matters more than usual This launch car…

…sum of $320,000 for the vehicle." The commission said that one of the victims, Ikechukwu Ifeabunike, reportedly paid $145,000 through an intermediary, while another victim, Godson Azubuike Amans, allegedly paid $175,000 for the same vehicle. The anti-graft agency said further investigations uncovered a prior criminal r…

Apart from the APC campaign which Mr Mbah attended in person, the governor also commissioned the Igbo-Eze South Local Government Secretariat Complex, redesigned and reconstructed by Mr Ukwueze's administration.