Seven African teams were eliminated in the last 32, marking a historic setback for the continent. Only Egypt and Morocco advance to the World Cup's knockout rounds.
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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.
APC governorship hopeful Senator Solomon Adeola has visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, signaling efforts to unify key political figures ahead of the 2027 election.
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks following stakeholder feedback.
Mamelodi Sundowns have secured the signing of Golden Arrows winger Siyanda Ndlovu, edging out Orlando Pirates in the race for the midfielder.
Lionel Messi scored his 20th FIFA World Cup goal to help defending champions Argentina overcome debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32. Messi joked post-match that opponents demanded his jersey despite rough treatment.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement asserts the PFIPC scandal underscores broader concerns about transparency and accountability in government, not just individual culpability.
South Africa has rejected Nigeria's request for compensation for citizens who fled xenophobic violence and abandoned businesses. Officials dismissed the claim and accused Nigerian migrants of running illegal drug dens.
New Zealand defeated France 34-32 in a nine-try thriller in Christchurch to open the inaugural Nations Championship in dramatic fashion.
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.