Category: International
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DÍAZ SHINES BRIGHT: MOROCCO STAR WINS AFCON 2025 GOLDEN BOOT
Even in defeat, Brahim Díaz gave Moroccan fans plenty to cheer about. The Atlas Lions forward has clinched the Puma Golden Boot at AFCON 2025, finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with five goals in front of his home crowd in Rabat. Díaz was on fire from start to finish — scoring against Comoros, Mali,…
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MUSEVENI DOES IT AGAIN: UGANDAN LEADER WINS SEVENTH TERM WITH 71%
Uganda’s political story just took another familiar turn. President Yoweri Museveni has secured a seventh term in office after winning the January 15, 2026 presidential election with a commanding 71.65 per cent of the vote, according to the country’s Electoral Commission. The announcement on Saturday confirmed that Museveni, now 81, defeated his closest rival, musician-turned-politician…
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DIASPORA APC PUSH: PRINCE MAGBO RALLIES GLOBAL SUPPORT FOR TINUBU
From Istanbul to the rest of the world, the call is growing louder. Ambassador Prince Magbo, a leading APC figure in the diaspora and President of the Diaspora Tinubu Support Group (Europe), has urged APC members and supporters worldwide to turn out en masse to register and revalidate their party membership. Speaking during a media…
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GOAL FEST IN MOROCCO: AFCON 2025 BREAKS ALL-TIME SCORING RECORD
If anyone doubted the attacking firepower of African football, AFCON 2025 has put that debate to rest — emphatically. Ahead of Sunday’s final, the tournament has already produced 120 goals, setting a new all-time AFCON scoring record and surpassing the previous mark of 119 goals from the 2023 edition in Côte d’Ivoire. Before then, the…
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AID CUTS BITE HARD: MILLIONS IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA SLIP DEEPER INTO HUNGER
Hunger is tightening its grip on Northeast Nigeria — and this time, it’s not just conflict or climate shocks to blame. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), funding cuts are now pushing vulnerable families beyond their breaking point. The UN agency revealed on Friday that at least 1.2 million people in the region have…
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ARSENAL TAKE CONTROL OF LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINAL AFTER THRILLER AT CHELSEA
Arsenal have one foot in the final! The Gunners edged Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final, moving closer to their first final since 2018. Ben White opened the scoring with a classic Arsenal corner header in the 7th minute, and Viktor Gyokeres made it 2-0 after capitalizing…
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MOROCCO CELEBRATES TEAM SPIRIT AS ATLAS LIONS ROAR INTO AFCON FINAL
Unity, grit, and a hero in goal — Morocco’s Atlas Lions are back in the AFCON 2025 final after a nail-biting 4-2 penalty win over Nigeria in Rabat. Head Coach Walid Regragui lauded his players and fans, calling the victory a collective achievement built on teamwork and sacrifice. “We received very touching messages, and they…
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NEXT UN CHIEF: MEMBER STATES URGED TO ACT EARLY, NOMINATE WOMEN
The United Nations is already looking ahead to its next leader — and the call is for speed and inclusivity. UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has urged Member States to submit qualified candidates early for the next UN Secretary-General, while strongly encouraging the nomination of women to ensure a balanced and inclusive process. Speaking…
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NIGERIA, UAE SEAL BIG TRADE DEAL TO OPEN MARKETS AND CREATE JOBS
Big news for Nigerian exporters and investors — a new door has just been flung wide open 🇳🇬🤝🇦🇪 Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting trade, attracting investment, and giving Nigerian businesses easier access to international markets. The development was confirmed in a statement…
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WHO TO GOVERNMENTS: MAKE SUGARY DRINKS AND ALCOHOL COST MORE — AND SAVE LIVES
That cold soda or sweet iced coffee may feel harmless, but the World Health Organisation says it’s quietly costing the world millions of lives — and it’s time governments stepped in. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to significantly raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that these products are too cheap…
