
Bafana Bafana Receive Hero's Welcome After Historic World Cup Run
South Africa's national team celebrated a historic achievement by advancing past the World Cup group stage for the first time, returning home to a hero's welcome.

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 89 motorists for number plate violations during a statewide enforcement operation, according to police statements.
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South Africa's national team celebrated a historic achievement by advancing past the World Cup group stage for the first time, returning home to a hero's welcome.

A South African court has rejected Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala’s agreed eight-year plea deal on fraud and corruption charges, with the magistrate proposing a 12-year prison sentence instead.

South Korea announced a massive $500 billion semiconductor investment to meet surging AI demand, while China added 20 Japanese organizations to its export blacklist, escalating regional tech tensions.

A pre-dawn blaze gutted significant sections of Bode Market in Ibadan, destroying goods worth millions of naira and leaving traders to reckon with profound economic loss.

South Africa has dismissed Nigeria's request for compensation to Nigerians who abandoned property during evacuation amid protests targeting undocumented migrants.

Cape Verde’s historic first World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 32 with a 3-2 defeat to Argentina, but the team earned praise for its spirited performance.

The England squad was met with boos as they arrived at their hotel in Mexico City ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico, amid growing tension and scheduling confusion.

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz attributed his team's World Cup exit to inexperience, citing defensive lapses and lack of attacking efficiency following their defeat to Colombia.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden in New York, with numerous celebrities in attendance. The couple marked the occasion with a $26 million donation to U.S. charities.

The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed that cybercriminals known as 'Yahoo boys' stole ₦7.2 million from a judge's bank account in a single night. Debit alerts reportedly woke the judge as the funds were being withdrawn.

Nigeria's electoral commission has extended the Continuous Voter Registration deadline by two weeks and introduced an online self-service option for first-time voters.

The largest-ever Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,400 cases, with the WHO warning it is one of Africa’s most serious public health emergencies this year.

Iranian authorities have begun multi-day funeral events for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February during a regional conflict triggered by attacks from the United States and Israel. Up to 20 million mourners are expected in Tehran.

Keiko Fujimori has been officially declared the winner of Peru's presidential election nearly a month after the vote, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape.

Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has drawn widespread criticism for advising women to start small businesses such as frying akara and selling kulikuli, sparking online backlash and public debate.

Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce were married in a high-profile ceremony at Madison Square Garden, officiated by Adam Sandler and attended by global celebrities.

SA Rugby has lowered ticket prices for the upcoming clash with England, while assistant coach Mzwandile Stick expresses confidence in utility players despite limited squad depth in key positions.

The Plateau University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened an indefinite strike over the unimplemented 2025 federal agreement, citing unpaid salary adjustments and allowances.