2026

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended with African teams delivering one of the continent’s strongest performances on football’s biggest stage. Competing with 10…

The Switzerland national football team has issued an unusual warning to players and staff ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alerting them to the presence of snakes near their training camp…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into universities and colleges of nursing for the 2026 academic…

Veteran Nollywood actors Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo have received the prestigious Industry Merit Award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The honour…

Nollywood actress Uche Montana has expressed excitement after emerging as the winner of the Trailblazer Award at the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele failed to secure a win at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards despite widespread anticipation surrounding her…

Millions of football fans in India and China could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as broadcasters in both countries are yet to finalise television rights agreements with FIFA.…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says more than 9,000 Nigerian pilgrims have so far been transported to Madinah for the 2026 Hajj exercise. According to NAHCON…

Nigeria has ranked 106th in the 2026 World Happiness Report, marking a continued decline from 105th position in 2025 and 102nd in 2024. The report, released on Thursday,…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), moving the tournament to later in the year after months of…