Tennis star, Serena Williams pulled out of her scheduled women’s doubles match alongside her sister Venus at Wimbledon following a right knee injury. The tennis icon sustained the injury during her highly anticipated singles return earlier in the week, which ended in a grueling three-set defeat. “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles….
US Vice President JD Vance rebuked individuals who focus on America’s shortcomings during a major Independence Day speech delivered from the flight deck of an amphibious assault vessel in New York. The vice presidential address coincided with a grand procession of historic tall ships from over 20 nations entering New York Harbor to honor the…
A Florida woman reportedly had her driveway ripped up and stolen away as part of an alleged scam carried out by someone in Nigeria. Luz Lenzi returned to her home in Sanford, about 30 miles north of Orlando, in February to find a mountain of rubble where her driveway once was. “I didn’t…
The Federal Government has demanded compensation from the government of Côte d’Ivoire following the death of a 24-year-old Nigerian trader, Usama Murtala, who died after being detained in the country’s prison system. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the demand on Friday during a meeting with Côte d’Ivoire’s ambassador to Nigeria,…
The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the death of one of the worshippers abducted during an attack on a church in Ekiti State, while announcing the rescue of the remaining victims. The victims were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, when gunmen attacked Christ Apostolic Church, Eda-Oniyo during a worship service. The command’s spokesperson, Sunday…
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he conferred a chieftaincy title on Nollywood actor and comedian James Olanrewaju, describing the claims as false. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, July 4, by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the…
Lionel Messi has joked about the physical treatment he received from Cape Verde national football team during 2026 FIFA World Cup action, saying his opponents were quick to challenge him on the pitch before asking for his shirt and photographs after the match. Messi made the remarks after Argentina national football team edged Cape Verde…
According to the Manchester Evening News, Marcus Rashford said he wanted his club future resolved before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to avoid transfer speculation distracting him during England’s campaign. “I wanted it done before the World Cup started, and if not, I wouldn’t deal with it until after,” the Manchester…
Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, has criticised opponents of President Bola Tinubu, accusing them of ignoring positive developments despite recent reductions in petrol and cooking gas prices. In a statement shared on social media, Omokri said petrol and cooking gas prices fell this week and were expected to decline further next week, challenging Nigerians…
According to an Al Jazeera report published on Saturday, July 4, 2026, Iranian cleric Alireza Panahian has called for uncompromising retaliation following the death of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying national interests should be sacrificed if necessary to ensure revenge. Speaking during funeral-related ceremonies in Tehran, Panahian said Iran was prepared…
