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John Bolton
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (628+ words) Sat Jun 27, 2026 June 27, 2026 3: 04 AM GMT+1 Bolton could face a maximum prison sentence of five years and has agreed to pay a $2. 25 million (1. 7 million) fine, according to prosecutors. As part of the plea agreement, he will also be required to brief…...
Deadly Heatwave
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (795+ words) Sat Jun 27, 2026 June 27, 2026 3: 02 AM GMT+1 Street parties, music festivals and other outdoor events were cancelled across parts of western Europe on Friday, while authorities imposed restrictions on alcohol sales as a severe heatwave affecting about 150 million people with temperatures above…...
Gov Abiodun Signals Return of OKLNG, Unveils Bigger Vision for Ogun Waterside -
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (572+ words) Sat Jun 27, 2026 June 26, 2026 9: 44 PM GMT+1 Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has signalled a major economic transformation for Ogun Waterside Local Government, announcing that the long-abandoned Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OKLNG) project is set for revival while reaffirming his administration's commitment…...
Floyd Mayweather
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (244+ words) Fri Jun 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 10: 28 PM GMT+1 A proposed rematch between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao's camp in the Philippines announced on Friday. According to a report by AFP, The announcement came after ESPN reported…...
FULL LIST: Morocco, 2 Other African Countries That Have Reached 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage
22+ hour, 17+ min ago (428+ words) Fri Jun 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 9: 18 AM GMT+1 Three African nations have officially booked their places in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the continent's impressive performance in the tournament's expanded 48-team format. Morocco, South Africa and C'te d'Ivoire are…...
Ireland Opens 2026 Master's Scholarship Applications for Nigerians, Ghanaians
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (258+ words) Fri Jun 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 3: 11 PM GMT+1 The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme, a fully funded scholarship scheme that will enable successful candidates to pursue Master's degrees in Ireland. The announcement…...
FG, Philippines Envoy Discuss Trade, Labour Mobility, Education During Visit
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (297+ words) Fri Jun 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 4: 47 PM GMT+1 Nigeria and the Philippines are seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, labour mobility, information technology, oil and gas, tourism and other strategic sectors as both countries deepen their 65-year diplomatic relationship. The Minister of…...
6 Major Things to Know About 2026 Ireland Scholarship Applications for Nigerians, Ghanaians
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (312+ words) Fri Jun 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 4: 04 PM GMT+1 The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has opened applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme, a fully funded scholarship scheme for postgraduate studies in Ireland. The announcement was made in a post on the embassy's official…...
Actor Joseph Momodu Joins US Army
14+ hour, 54+ min ago (495+ words) Fri Jun 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 4: 41 PM GMT+1 Actor Joseph Momodu has disclosed his enlistment into the United States Army after successfully completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The actor disclosed the development in a post on his…...
US Military Commends Operation Hadin Kai, Reaffirms Security Partnership With Nigeria -
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (262+ words) Fri Jun 26, 2026 June 26, 2026 1: 03 PM GMT+1 The United States Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) has commended Operation Hadin Kai for its operational progress and strong partnership with the United States in the fight against insurgency in Nigeria's North-East. The commendation came…...