Three Mexican airlines have announced temporary travel restrictions for passengers arriving from parts of Central Africa following the region’s ongoing Ebola outbreak, less than two weeks before the start of the FIFA World Cup. In separate statements on Friday, May 29, Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris said travellers who have recently been in affected countries would…
The United Nations has warned that conflict-related s3xual violence surged globally in 2025, with nearly 10,000 verified cases recorded across 21 conflict-affected countries. Presenting the UN’s annual report at UN Headquarters, Pramila Patten said the world had witnessed a significant increase in the use of r@pe and other forms of s3xual abuse as tools of…
Activist Aisha Yesufu, a known supporter of Peter Obi, has lost the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senate primary election under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Aisha Yesufu joined the NDC from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and, on May 6, announced her plan to contest for the senate seat. She explained that her decision was…
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has announced Nollywood actress and producer Esther Okereke as its presidential flagbearer for the 2027 general elections. Her emergence was confirmed on Friday in Abuja, where she was picked by consensus during the party’s primary. Speaking at the event, the party’s national chairman, Chinedu Obi, explained that Esther Okereke was…
A 30-year-old interior decorator, Esohe Aigbe, has been killed in the Ogida area of Benin City, Edo State, leaving her family and residents in deep shock. It was gathered that the tragic incident happened on May 27 along Ojo Street in Ogida. Esohe had reportedly gone there to help a friend decorate a venue for…
Professor Jerome Siau Djangmah, a prominent figure in Ghana’s academic and educational sphere, has died at the age of 88. The announcement was formally communicated to the media in a statement dated May 26, 2026, signed by Dr Addo Djangmah on behalf of the mourning family. As per the family’s statement, the esteemed academic and…
The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested three people in connection with the killing of Iddrisu Sumaila and an attack on Sambin Halidu, the elected chief of Tindorunga in the Tempane District. In a statement, the police said officers from the regional command travelled to Garu on May 26, 2026, to support the district…
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has responded strongly to the leaked video of Mikel Arteta confidently declaring that Arsenal will become “European champions” ahead of the UEFA Champions League final. Speaking before the highly anticipated clash between Arsenal and PSG in Budapest, Luis Enrique said he was not bothered by Arteta’s comments but insisted that…
Barcelona confirmed the marquee signing of England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, May 29, in a deal that could rise to €80 million ($93 million). The 25-year-old left winger has agreed to a five-year contract keeping him at the club until June 30, 2031. Gordon enjoyed a sensational season with…
US rapper Kanye West, whose concerts have previously been banned in several European venues due to antisemitic remarks, has been cleared to perform two concerts in the Netherlands this June. The 48-year-old artist, who also goes by “Ye,” has previously drawn widespread condemnation for antisemitic rants and statements glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, outbursts…
