06.05.2026

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Burkina Faso, Mali Snub African Military Conference in Abuja

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Burkina Faso and Mali boycotted the high-level African Defence Chiefs Conference hosted in Abuja, deepening tensions between junta-led Sahel states and their West African neighbours. Niger, represented by its defence attaché, was the only Alliance of Sahel States member in attendance....

NDLEA: How Drug Syndicate Framed 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

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The NDLEA has uncovered a criminal syndicate at Kano’s airport that framed three Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia. The victims, including two women on pilgrimage, were unknowingly tagged with drug-laden bags. The agency says it is working with Saudi authorities to secure their release after arresting six suspects...

D’Tigers Finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025 as Angola Lift Record 12th Title

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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in fifth place with a 3–1 record, showing promise despite falling short of the medal rounds. Angola cemented their continental dominance by winning a record 12th AfroBasket title, while Mali celebrated their best-ever finish with silver....

Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

Guardiola Defends Trafford Selection After Error in Manchester City’s Defeat by Spurs

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Pep Guardiola defended his decision to start James Trafford despite a costly mistake in Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham. The manager insisted the young goalkeeper deserved his chance and blamed the defeat on “missing the simple things.”...

Bayern Munich Beat Stuttgart 2–1 to Lift Beckenbauer German Super Cup

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Bayern Munich claimed the renamed Franz Beckenbauer German Super Cup with a 2–1 victory over Stuttgart. Harry Kane opened the scoring, while Luis Díaz doubled the lead before Jamie Leweling’s late strike gave Stuttgart hope. The triumph marks Bayern’s 10th Super Cup title and their first under the tournament’s new name, honouring the late football legend....

Arsenal Silence Old Trafford: Calafiori’s Header Sinks Manchester United in Premier League Opener

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Arsenal kicked off the 2025/26 Premier League with a defiant 1–0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori punished a costly goalkeeping blunder, and the Gunners’ defensive discipline shut down United’s new-look attack. Despite defeat, Ruben Amorim’s side showed flickers of revival, leaving a bitter taste but cautious optimism for United fans....

AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon 99–90 to Seal Quarter-Final Spot

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Nigeria’s D’Tigers overpowered Cameroon 99–90 in a thrilling AfroBasket 2025 Group B decider in Luanda, Angola. Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie and Caleb Agada led Nigeria’s charge as the team closed group play unbeaten (3-0). The win sends D’Tigers straight into the quarter-finals, underlining their quest for a second AfroBasket crown....

Al Jazeera Journalist Anas Al-Sharif Final Words: ‘Do Not Forget Gaza’

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Al Jazeera’s Anas Al-Sharif, famed for frontline Gaza coverage, was killed with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on a marked press tent. Hours later, his posthumous will was released — a plea for the world to remember Gaza and protect his family. Rights groups call it part of a deadly pattern targeting journalists....

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