Colombia has declared a state of emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 others and damaging more than 1,000 buildings. The devastating earthquake struck at about 7:34 a.m. local time on Monday, August 10, 2026, sending residents rushing into the streets as … Read more
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has proceeded on vacation after more than a month of intensive engagements involving the commissioning of completed projects, flag-off ceremonies and inspections of ongoing infrastructure across Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory. The development was disclosed on Monday, August 10, 2026, by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a special Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address pending applications and improve access to passport services for Nigerians living in the country. The intervention, which begins with the team’s arrival in the U.K. on Monday, August 10, 2026, is part of efforts by the Federal … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected reports suggesting that it joined calls for FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, to resign, describing the claim as false and urging the public to disregard it. The clarification was issued on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after reports and social media discussions linked the Nigerian football governing body to a … Read more
The United States Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, as the country’s attorney general following a closely contested vote that exposed deep divisions over the future independence of the Justice Department. Blanche was approved 50–49 in the early hours of Saturday, August 8, 2026, narrowly securing the majority … Read more
South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has explained that Afrobeats singer, Ayra Starr, was denied a South African visa in February 2024 after submitting an inappropriate yellow fever certificate. Moroe said the visa issue involving the Nigerian music star was not a fresh development, contrary to the impression created by recent discussions surrounding … Read more
The growing dispute over the leadership of world football has taken another turn after Argentina and Mexico publicly threw their support behind FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, joining a bloc of football associations and continental representatives resisting calls for major changes at the organisation. The latest developments have widened the divide between Infantino’s supporters and critics … Read more
At least seven people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a 14-year-old student went on a shooting rampage at a school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi Province, near the capital, Bangkok, on Friday, August 7, 2026. The teenager is accused of first killing his two grandparents at their home before going to Debsirin Nonthaburi … Read more
Nigerians living in Morocco have called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Embassy in Rabat, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and Nigerian community organisations to improve support for the Super Falcons as the team continues its campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The appeal comes amid growing excitement surrounding Nigeria’s participation … Read more
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has issued a public apology over the controversial proposal to sell a stake in the governing body’s flagship competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, but has made it clear that he has no intention of stepping down despite mounting criticism from football leaders, politicians and former players. The apology comes after … Read more