Politics

Abdulsalami: Babangida Never Discussed June 12 Annulment with Me, Abiola Not Poisoned

*Says he, Ishaya Bamaiyi, locked inside waiting room after Abacha’s death *Tinubu, Bio, Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan shower encomiums on Abdulsalami at his book launch *President directs FCT minister to allocate

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Wemby: Losing in Finals 'biggest lesson of my life...

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he's "not running away" from the pain of losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, calling the experience "the biggest learning moment" of his life.

‘Lion of Mesopotamia’: How Aymen Hussein beat tragedy to reach World Cup

Iraq’s ‘most expensive footballer’, striker who scored Iraq’s qualifying goal against Bolivia, talks to Al Jazeera.

Reaffirming the Power of Children’s Theatre

The return of the Broadway-style children’s musical I Wish, I Wish to the National Theatre, Lagos, on May 29 delivered a spectacular theatrical experience, imparted timeless moral lessons, and rekindled

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Socceroos vs. Türkiye recap: Australia joins USMNT...

The USMNT and Australia both have three points atop Group D after the Socceroos' shock 2-0 over Türkiye on Saturday.

Kemi Badenoch: Nigeria is an Oil Producing Country But Never Had Electricity

The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said Nigeria’s status as an oil-producing country has not translated into reliable electricity for its citizens. Badenoch grew up

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Anti-insecurity Protesters Block Major Abuja Road over Kidnapping, Killings

The protest against widespread insecurity has entered its third day in Nigeria’s capital city. The protesters, who are demanding improved security, blocked a bridge on Karu-Nyanya expressway, which links Nasarawa

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Ex-generals blame govt as former Army spokesman dies in captivity

Former Army spokesman, Rabe Abubakar, dies in captivity, sparking outrage from ex-generals who blame government’s failure to address insecurity. President Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-generals-blame-govt-as-former-army-spokesman-dies-in-captivity/

'Bam' Rodriguez defeats Vargas, improves to 24-0

Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez violently stopped Antonio Vargas with a sixth-round knockout to become a world champion in a third weight class at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona Saturday, improving to a perfect 24-0 with 17 knockouts in his career.

America250 versus Freedom250: What to know about the US semiquincentennial

The celebrations to mark the US's 250th anniversary have been overshadowed by questions about Trump's influence.

Al Jazeera•6/14/2026

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