Afghanistan hit by fourth earthquake after thousands killed in earlier tremors
Fresh tremors hit Afghanistan on Friday as the country recovers from earlier deadly quakes.
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Putin doesn’t see ‘much sense’ in direct talks with Zelensky
Putin argued that any agreements with Kiev must be confirmed by referendum under Ukraine’s constitution. But to hold a referendum, the martial law imposed after the escalation of the conflict with Russia in February 2022 would need to be lifted.
Messi hints at retirement: ‘I don’t think I’ll play another’
Lionel Messi, after scoring twice in Argentina’s 3–0 win over Venezuela in Buenos Aires, hinted that due to his age he “doesn’t think” he’ll play another World Cup, saying he’ll evaluate his future “day by day” and decide after the MLS season and 2026 preseason.
FG imposes 5% tax on petrol, diesel: What you should know
Nigeria’s five per cent fuel surcharge revives a dormant 2007 law, but enforcement awaits a commencement date from the Finance Ministry.
Joe Biden undergoes surgical procedure to remove skin cancer on forehead
President Joe Biden recently had Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead, marking another development in his ongoing health journey following a stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis.
How bias for sports, entertainment fuels the ‘school na scam’ belief
In Nigeria, the stark contrast between lavish rewards for sports and entertainment stars and meager recognition for academic achievers reinforces the “school na scam” myth and undermines intellectual excellence.
LIST: African 2026 World Cup qualifying results
Algeria, Cameroon, Tunisia, Madagascar, and Mali earned key wins as Africa’s World Cup qualifiers reached Matchday 7.
Pope Leo urges Gaza ceasefire in talks with Israeli president
The Vatican said Pope Leo urged a ceasefire in discussing the ‘tragic situation in Gaza’ with Israel’s president
Stock market rebounds as investors add N521bn in value
The Nigerian equities market bounced back on Thursday, adding N521bn in value after three consecutive days of losses.
One dead, six others injured in mass stabbing attack in Canada
One person has died and at least six others were injured in a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba, Canadian police confirmed on Thursday.