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Israeli forces stopped a boat carrying food to Gaza early Monday morning. The boat named Madleen had activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other crew members aboard. Military officials brought all crew members to an Israeli port after taking control of their vessel. The boat was trying to break through...

Seven people broke into a home at Westerkim location near Karasburg on Saturday. The gang pointed guns at the homeowner and demanded money. They took N$10,000 cash and other items worth N$4,500. Police caught four suspects who are between 35 and 53 years old. Three criminals escaped and remain...

South Africa's 2024 elections changed opposition parties completely. The Democratic Alliance joined government after years of fighting it. MK party became the Official Opposition despite never serving before. John Hlophe leads MK even though he was recently impeached as a judge. The Economic...

Helen Zille might run for mayor of Johannesburg. The DA federal chair faces a June 15 deadline to apply. Three business candidates already turned down the party's offer because the job pays poorly and demands heavy work. Mayors earn around R1.5 million yearly. Zille wants to stay near her Cape...

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare wants local companies to focus more on making products and adding value. He spoke at the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition fundraising dinner on Saturday. The government offers support through Infant Industry Protection and Growth at Home strategies. Business...

Namibia plans to launch electronic identity cards during July 2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs wants to replace paper documents with digital versions. Executive director Etienne Maritz announced the country will introduce biometric-enabled cards. These smart cards contain microchips like bank...

Manchester United handed their player release list to the Premier League on Monday. The club listed names of stars who will stay and others who must leave. Christian Eriksen tops the departure list alongside Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof. All three players see their contracts expire this...

The Nigeria Football Federation picked Mobolaji Johnson Arena for the 2025 President Federation Cup final. Lagos will host the championship match on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Federation officials announced the venue choice on Monday through a press release. Teams from different leagues will...

Igbajo United lost one of their key players to Beyond Limits after a crushing defeat. The Nigeria National League team from Oyo state watched midfielder Adegboye Safiu Ayomide leave for the defending champions. Beyond Limits crushed Igbajo United 7-0 during their matchday 21 meeting at Ikenne...

Moses Simon wants to leave France but refuses offers from French teams. The Nigeria winger has played at Nantes for five years and plans to move elsewhere. His contract ends next summer after one more season with the club. Several French teams want to sign the fast attacking player for their...

People gave homeless actress Jumoke George amazing gifts after she asked for help online. The veteran Nollywood star received a four-bedroom house, land and SUV from generous Nigerians. Biola Bayo shared photos of her colleague standing beside the new car and home. Kind strangers stepped forward...

Grammy winner Tems will perform at the first FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show. The Nigerian singer joins American rapper Doja Cat and Colombian artist J Balvin for the special event. FIFA announced the performers Monday for the July 13 game at MetLife Stadium. Coldplay singer Chris Martin...

Family members buried famous highlife musician Mike Ejeagha one day after he died Friday. The 95-year-old singer lost his battle with prostate cancer and passed away peacefully. Workers laid him to rest Saturday at Umuagba cemetery within Imezi-Owa area of Enugu State. Emmanuel Ejeagha said his...

Police caught 13 people after criminals killed a navy officer near Kawo flyover Sunday morning. Lt. Commodore M. Buba died when a phone thief stabbed him around 5:20 am. The officer studied at Armed Forces Command and Staff College before his death. DSP Mansir Hassan said officers found weapons...

Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago gave one billion naira to flood victims during his visit to damaged areas. He saw destroyed homes across Tiffin-Madza and Anguwan Hausawa communities inside Mokwa local government. The governor told people to avoid living near rivers and streams. He...

Cross River opposition leaders attacked Governor Bassey Otu for ignoring crimes inside his government. PDP chairman Venatius Ikem said officials beat a water board manager without punishment. The governor stays quiet when close helpers break rules and steal money. A special assistant took...

Maryam Abacha defended her dead husband against theft claims during a Sunday television show. The widow said people wrongly accused General Sani Abacha of stealing government money. She demanded proof that anyone saw signatures or evidence of hidden foreign accounts. Maryam claimed money her...

Civil society groups praised the federal government's 2025 budget plan. The Independent Civil Society Groups said officials showed smart money management and careful spending choices. Dr Emmanuel Agabi leads the organization that studied government financial decisions. The groups liked how...

Police caught 27 criminals and took their weapons during raids across Kawo area. Officers worked with soldiers and security agents Sunday night around 10:30. DSP Mansir Hassan spoke about the arrests at criminal hideouts near Kaduna. The police chief ordered teams to find and remove dangerous...

Doctors at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital ended their six-day strike after weekend talks. Dr Josiah Yakubu leads the local doctors group that called off the protest. Medical staff will return to work Tuesday morning at different times. The Nigeria Medical Association helped solve the dispute...