
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 Kogi State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilantes, has recovered approximately 1,000 rustled livestock during a sustained security operation targeting bandit elements across the state.
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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.

Spain delivered a dominant performance to defeat Austria 3-0, securing their spot in the Round of 16 at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Pitso Mosimane is being strongly backed as the next head coach of Bafana Bafana, as calls grow for Hugo Broos to step down following the team's recent international campaigns.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licenses of 46 microfinance banks, prompting renewed calls for a comprehensive update to the sector’s regulatory framework.

Iran is organizing a week-long funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with processions across Iran and Iraq from July 3 to 9, drawing comparisons to the 1989 funeral of the first Supreme Leader.

The Federal Government has secured 1,721 convictions for terrorism and related offences since launching its mass trial programme in 2017, marking a significant milestone in the country's counterterrorism efforts.

A federal government delegation led by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Senator Ekperikpe Ekpo has visited Bille Community in Rivers State to investigate ongoing gas seepage and deliver relief materials.

The United States has withdrawn the majority of its forces deployed for a joint counterterrorism operation in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin, according to military officials.

A Nigerian court has granted Peter Obi leave to serve Kenneth Okonkwo with court documents by substituted means in a ₦8 billion defamation lawsuit. Okonkwo denies receiving the documents and questions the suit's legitimacy.

England advanced to the World Cup final after South Africa's lower batting order collapsed, mirroring their previous losses to Australia and Pakistan.

Spain advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria, powered by a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned West Africa’s largest lithium processing facility in Nasarawa State, marking a strategic shift toward value-added mineral processing and local industrialization.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored the opening goal as Spain faced Austria in a round of 32 World Cup match in Los Angeles. Marc Cucurella's effort was disallowed for a foul on goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.

Nigeria's D'Tigers opened their FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers campaign with an 84-81 victory over Tunisia, marking a successful debut for head coach David Fizdale.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a probe into the alleged Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi presidential council scandal, accusing the National Assembly of failing in its oversight duty.

A civil society group has urged the federal government to establish a comprehensive support programme for Nigerians returning from South Africa, as 271 returnees are expected in Lagos.