FIFA rejects an attempt by Chile and Peru to rule Ecuador out of 2022 Word Cup

FIFA on Friday rejected an attempt by Chile and Peru to have Ecuador thrown out of the World Cup, where they will play the opening match against Qatar. The complaint centred around... Read more »

War: Ukrainian missiles hit building during Russian senior officials meeting

At least one person has been confirmed dead following an attack on a building used by the Russian occupiers in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. According to Russian news agencies, the... Read more »

Monday for Queen’s funeral

The British High Commission offices in Abuja, Lagos and across Nigeria will be closed on Monday, September 19, as the United Kingdom buries its late Queen Elizabeth II in London. This is... Read more »

Queen Elizabeth: ‘I no dey put food for my enemy mouth’ – Uju Anya to Piers Morgan

Nigerian-born American professor, Uju Anya, and British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, have tackled each other on social media. Anya had taken to her Twitter handle last Thursday describing the late Queen as the... Read more »

Police arrest woman over dead children in suitcase in New Zealand

South Korean police said Thursday they have arrested a woman accused of murdering her two children, whose remains were found in suitcases in New Zealand last month. The 42-year-old — reportedly a... Read more »

Russian President, Putin, Belarus, Syrian Counterparts Left Out Among World Leaders Invited To Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is set to be one of the biggest security and logistical operations the United Kingdom has ever staged. The guest list for the service, to be held at... Read more »

My life under threat over Queen Elizabeth’s tweet – Prof Uju Anya

Nigerian-born American professor, Uju Anya, has said her life has been under threat since her Thursday tweet on the late Queen Elizabeth II. Anya, who is a Professor of Second Language Acquisition,... Read more »

Mourners Expected To Get The First Opportunity To Pay Respects Before The Coffin Of Queen Elizabeth II

Thousands of people are expected to line up for the chance to see the flag-draped casket at St Giles’ Cathedral in the Scottish capital, a week before her funeral in London. The... Read more »

Britain says Russia has likely ordered troops’ withdrawal from Kharkiv region

Britain‘s defence ministry said on Monday that Russia has likely ordered the withdrawal of its troops from the entirety of occupied Kharkiv Oblast west of the Oskil River. The UK defence ministry said in a regular... Read more »

WHO: 700,000 people commitsuicide annually

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says more than 700,000 people commit suicide globally every year with 77 per cent of all global suicides occurring in low and middle-income countries. Dr Walter Mulombo,... Read more »