D’Tigress end World Cup campaign winless after France defeat
By Adegboyega Adeleye Nigeria’s D’Tigress ended their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign without a win after suffering a 111-56 defeat to France in their final Group B game…
US Open: Zheng stuns Swiatek after another 5-0 comeback
By Adegboyega Adeleye China’s Qinwen Zheng produced another remarkable fightback at the US Open, recovering from 5-0 down to stun former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 and reach the quarter-finals.…
Myths About “Cold” and “Hot” Slot Machines: Why They Don’t Work
Ask around any casino floor, and someone will swear a machine is running hot. Someone else will point at a quiet one and call it dead. Players who spin the…
Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday warned South Korea against military deployment or involvement in US operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such a move would have “serious consequences”. On…
Fury claims Joshua bout is off, calls for Usyk trilogy
Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua is backing out of their much-anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown and has challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a trilogy fight. Fury and Joshua have been locked in…
‘I improved Anambra; I can do same in Nigeria’ — Obi replies Datti
By Ayobami Okerinde Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, has said his record as a governor demonstrates his capacity to improve Nigeria…
UNGA: Tinubu, family enjoy unimpeded US transit — Jimoh Ibrahim
Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu and members of his family enjoy unimpeded transit and cannot be arrested in the United States…
AI could pose ‘existential risk to humanity’: UN rights chief
The United Nations rights chief warned Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an “existential threat to humanity”, demanding immediate action to reduce the risks. Speaking before the UN Human Rights…
2027 election will be easier for Tinubu than 2023 - Lere Olayinka
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lere Olayinka, has said the 2027 presidential election will be easier for President Bola Tinubu than the 2023 poll, citing the president’s…
African players in Europe: Mbeumo fires solo goal as United draw
Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo scored a superb solo goal for Manchester United, who surrendered the lead twice in a 2-2 Premier League draw against Everton at the weekend. AFP Sport…