How to apply: Nigerian Air Force begins recruitment exercise
The Nigerian Air Force has announced the commencement of its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 recruitment exercise for suitably qualified Nigerians. The recruitment exercise begins on Thursday, September 3,…
Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football
Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced on Thursday that he would retire from international duty after October’s Nations League match against Sweden. The forward, who plays for Schalke…
Queiroz reverses resignation to stay as Ghana coach
Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Ghana national team despite initially stepping down following their World Cup exit, the country’s football association said Thursday. The 73-year-old Portuguese…
Argentina to pause all games in 10th minute to honour Messi
The Argentine Football Association has announced plans to honour Lionel Messi this weekend by pausing domestic matches in the 10th minute for a minute-long applause in recognition of his international…
Real Madrid open disciplinary proceedings against Asencio
Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against defender Raul Asencio, who was last month convicted of drink-driving, coach Jose Mourinho said on Thursday. The 23-year-old centre-back was more than three…
Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Carla Jeffery, the actress known for playing Bree in Disney’s popular Zombies film franchise, has died at the age of 33. Jeffery’s death was confirmed by her manager, Carla Alexander,…
Davido hits back at Erigga over ‘family money’ tweet
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to rapper Erigga after the latter praised musicians who built their careers without financial backing from wealthy families. Erigga,…
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kebbi
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued six kidnapped victims following credible intelligence on suspected terrorist activity at Mehinua Village along the Wasagu-Ayu Road in…
Plateau govt rallies support for BBNaija housemate Sheba
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Government has thrown its weight behind Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Sheba Faith Gamde, with a call on residents of the state and other supporters…
Congo reopens Ebola-hit schools, drops remote learning
Schools have reopened in Ebola-hit areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after authorities abandoned plans for remote learning in high-risk zones. The decision followed concerns that prolonged remote…