Africa
King Oyo Buried as Tooro Kingdom Faces Succession Dispute
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been buried in Fort Portal as the Tooro Kingdom begins a sensitive succession process following the monarch’s death.
8 hr agoBy Grace Mwangi
Africa
Multi-Car Crash Kills 21 in South Africa’s Western Cape
At least 21 people have died after two minibus taxis and an SUV collided on South Africa’s N1 highway in the Western Cape. Police have launched a culpable homicide investigation.
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Global
Trump doubles down on United Ireland, calls reunification “natural”
Donald Trump has intensified his support for Irish reunification, describing a united Ireland as the “natural” long-term outcome while insisting any constitutional change must be decided democratically.
9 hr agoBy Marcus Reyes
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Catholic Bishops Warn Political Leaders Against Manipulating 2027 Elections
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have warned political leaders against manipulating state institutions ahead of the 2027 elections, saying credible polls are essential to protecting the country’s democracy.
9 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Sports
Mbappé Scores Brace as Real Madrid Thrashes Royal Volcano 4–1
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid opened their campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 4–1 victory over Royal Volcano.
10 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Oil and Gas
Saudi Pipeline Outage Threatens Loss of 4% of Global Oil Output
audi Arabia is racing to restore a critical east-west pipeline after its shutdown raised the prospect of a temporary loss of nearly 4% of global oil supply and intensified fears of a worsening energy crunch.
10 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
Global
BRICS Summit 2026: Nigeria Calls for UN Security Council and Global Financial Reform
President Bola Tinubu has urged BRICS nations to reform the UN Security Council and international financial system while positioning Nigeria as Africa’s gateway for investm
10 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Business Economy
Dangote Refinery IPO Opens Today: How Africa’s Biggest Share Sale Works
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has opens its ₦2.15 trillion IPO, offering 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 each as ordinary Nigerians gain the chance to own part of Africa’s largest refinery.
11 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Global
Buckingham Palace Hosts Global AI Summit on Safety and Responsible Innovation
King Charles III will host leading AI executives, researchers and policymakers at Buckingham Palace as Britain pushes global discussions on AI safety and responsible frontier development.
17 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
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Sports
Alexander Zverev Wins First US Open Title After Defeating Ben Shelton in Epic Final
Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton in four sets to win his maiden US Open title and second Grand Slam crown, completing the finest season of his career.
19 hr agoBy Sofia Almeida
Entertainment
Six Years Later, Céline Dion Returns with Powerful Paris Performance
Céline Dion returned to the concert stage for the first time in six years, delivering an emotional performance in Paris after her battle with stiff-person syndrome.
21 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
Nigeria
Yola Hosts Thousands as Elder Statesman Bamanga Tukur Is Buried
Political leaders, traditional rulers and dignitaries gathered in Yola on Sunday as former PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur was laid to rest with full Islamic rites.
21 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Nigeria
Four Rescued, One Feared Dead as Uncompleted Building Collapses in Enugu
Four people have been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed uncompleted building in Enugu, while emergency responders continue searching after one more victim was recovered from the debris.
22 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Africa
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Multi-Car Crash Kills 21 in South Africa’s Western Cape
At least 21 people have died after two minibus taxis and an SUV collided on South Africa’s N1 highway in the Western Cape. Police have launched a culpable homicide investigation.
24 min agoBy Grace Mwangi
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Politics
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Declare Their Future Lies in the European Union
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a landmark declaration backing self-determination and arguing that their nations’ future belongs in the European Union.
1 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Business Economy
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Business Economy
Nigeria Rejoins J.P. Morgan Global Bond Index After 11-Year Absence
Nigeria is returning to the J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index after an 11-year absence, marking a major milestone in the country’s effort to restore investor confidence and attract foreign capital.
2 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
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Emirates Signs Seven Tourism Partnerships at Arabian Travel Market 2026
Emirates has signed seven new tourism partnerships at the Arabian Travel Market, expanding destination collaborations across Europe, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia and the UAE to drive international visitor growth.
2 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
Travel & Tourism
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Travel & Tourism
Sheikh Mohammed Highlights Dubai Tourism Growth at Arabian Travel Market 2026
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum says Dubai’s tourism sector is entering a new phase of growth, with visitor numbers, hospitality investment and global partnerships continuing to strengthen the emirate’s position as a leading travel destination.
4 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
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Trump doubles down on United Ireland, calls reunification “natural”
Donald Trump has intensified his support for Irish reunification, describing a united Ireland as the “natural” long-term outcome while insisting any constitutional change must be decided democratically.
9 hr agoBy Marcus Reyes
Nigeria
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Catholic Bishops Warn Political Leaders Against Manipulating 2027 Elections
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have warned political leaders against manipulating state institutions ahead of the 2027 elections, saying credible polls are essential to protecting the country’s democracy.
9 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Sports
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Mbappé Scores Brace as Real Madrid Thrashes Royal Volcano 4–1
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid opened their campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 4–1 victory over Royal Volcano.
10 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Oil and Gas
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Saudi Pipeline Outage Threatens Loss of 4% of Global Oil Output
audi Arabia is racing to restore a critical east-west pipeline after its shutdown raised the prospect of a temporary loss of nearly 4% of global oil supply and intensified fears of a worsening energy crunch.
10 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
Entertainment
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Six Years Later, Céline Dion Returns with Powerful Paris Performance
Céline Dion returned to the concert stage for the first time in six years, delivering an emotional performance in Paris after her battle with stiff-person syndrome.
21 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
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