Politics

Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup

Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.

Al Jazeera•6/9/2026

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‘Shameless lots’ – Peggy Ovire blasts estranged husband, Frederick Leonard, alleged lover

Nollywood actress, Peggy Ovire, on Tuesday, shared video of her estranged husband, Frederick Leonard and his allegedly married lover describing them as “shameless lots”. She stated this via her instagram story with a video of Frederick Leonard and his alleged lover. She said, “Married woman o, shameless lots, please don’t avoid coming to customary court June […] ‘Shameless lots’ – Peggy Ovire blasts estranged husband, Frederick Leonard, alleged lover

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Basque Region Raising €500 Million Bond for Industrial Strategy

The Basque government is raising €500 million ($577 million) from bonds to support the Spanish region’s industrial investment strategy.

Bloomberg•6/9/2026

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‘Atiku’s hurricane will swallow you’ – Babachir warns Nigerians

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal has warned Nigerians against electing the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. He spoke on Monday during an interview on Channels TV’s program, Politics Today. According to him, “Atiku’s hurricane” is capable of destroying the country if he is elected […] ‘Atiku’s hurricane will swallow you’ – Babachir warns Nigerians

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CFF 2026 Ends Historic Maiden Edition, Calls Christian Creatives to Reclaim Storytelling

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The maiden edition of the Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF) concluded on Saturday in Abuja with a strong call for Christian filmmakers and creatives across

This Day Live•6/9/2026

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AICFF 2026 Ends Historic Maiden Edition, Calls Christians Creatives to Reclaim Storytelling

This Day Live•6/9/2026

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Gupta: Africa Food Prices Haven’t Felt Hormuz Hit

The escalation of the war in Middle East is reshaping Africa's credit outlook, exposing vulnerabilities and accelerating differentiation across credit ratings. Zahabia Gupta, S&P Global Ratings, Managing Director & Emerging Markets Credit Research Head spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa on the direct impact of the war on the continent. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•6/9/2026

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Kebbi govt extends retirement age for doctors, veterinarians to 65 years

Kebbi State Government has approved the extension of the mandatory retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in its civil service from 60 to 65 years in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery. The decision was taken at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. The Commissioner for Establishment, […] Kebbi govt extends retirement age for doctors, veterinarians to 65 years

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Borno stakeholders appeal for release of 42 abducted schoolchildren

Stakeholders from Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have called for the release of 42 abducted schoolchildren, who have been in captivity for about three weeks. The appeal was led by the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, during a meeting in Maiduguri on Monday. Askira said the victims, abducted […] Borno stakeholders appeal for release of 42 abducted schoolchildren

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