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Foreign

Security Boost in Northeast as AIG Deploys Personnel to Protect Residents in Borno and Yobe

Security operations have been intensified in Nigeria’s northeast as an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) has deployed additional personnel and operational assets to Borno and Yobe States to strengthen protection for residents amid ongoing security challenges in the region. According to The Guardian Nigeria, the deployment is part of renewed efforts by security authorities to improve safety in communities affected by insurgency and other violent threats that have persisted across […]

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Football

Mexico to Host Iran’s World Cup Base After US Declines

Mexico has agreed to host Iran’s national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States declined to accommodate the squad, according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The arrangement follows FIFA’s decision to relocate Iran’s team base camp to Tijuana, near the US border, as part of logistical adjustments for the tournament. Although Iran will be based in Mexico, the team will still play its group-stage matches […]

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Entertainment

Wizkid Makes History as First African Artist to Surpass 11 Billion Spotify Streams

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has reached another major global milestone, becoming the first African artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. The achievement further cements his status as one of the continent’s most commercially successful music exports and a leading figure in the global rise of Afrobeats. The record was announced on Tuesday by music data platform Charts Africa, which highlighted Wizkid’s consistent dominance across major […]

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Foreign

China and Pakistan Deepen Strategic Alliance With New Economic Push

China and Pakistan have reached what both countries described as a “new broad consensus” on strengthening economic and strategic ties, signaling a renewed push for major infrastructure and investment projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The agreement came during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Beijing, where he held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior officials. In a joint statement, both countries pledged to accelerate […]

today26 May 2026 6

Local

UK Heatwave Turns Deadly as Record Temperatures Grip the Country

The UK’s intense heatwave has turned deadly after two more teenagers died in separate water related incidents, as the country recorded its warmest May night ever. Authorities say temperatures remained unusually high overnight, offering little relief after days of extreme heat that have pushed Britain into record-breaking territory. Forecasters expect temperatures to stay near 30C across parts of England as health alerts remain in place and emergency services continue to […]

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Foreign

Hunger and Aid Cuts Complicate Congo’s Ebola Response

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a worsening Ebola outbreak as aid agencies warn that food insecurity and shrinking humanitarian funding are weakening efforts to contain the virus. The World Food Programme (WFP) says millions of people in eastern Congo are facing severe hunger, making it harder for families to comply with quarantine measures or seek medical care during the outbreak. The crisis is centered in Ituri province, where […]

today26 May 2026 6

Football

Liverpool Legend Mohamed Salah Bids Emotional Farewell After Nine Historic Years at Anfield

Mohamed Salah has officially brought an end to his legendary Liverpool journey after an emotional farewell at Anfield, closing the chapter on one of the greatest careers in the club’s modern history. Salah played his final game for Liverpool F.C. after nine remarkable years that saw him score 257 goals in more than 440 appearances, helping the club win major trophies including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, […]

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Local

UK Sizzles as Hottest May Day on Record Hits 33.5C in London Amid Soaring Heatwave

The United Kingdom has recorded its hottest May day ever after temperatures reached 33.5C at London’s Heathrow Airport, breaking previous records and intensifying an early summer heatwave across the country. Weather experts say temperatures could rise even further as the day continues, meaning the current record may still be exceeded. The extreme conditions have also set a new record for the hottest May bank holiday Monday ever recorded in the […]

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Local

Political Storm Deepens as Reform UK Faces Pressure Over Farage’s Russia Hack Claims

A political row has intensified in the UK after Reform UK MP Danny Kruger refused to confirm whether party leader Nigel Farage should be required to provide evidence supporting claims that he was targeted in a Russian linked cyberattack. The controversy centres on allegations made by Farage suggesting that his communications and financial accounts may have been hacked in an operation linked to Russia. The claim has sparked demands from […]

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