
US and Iran Resume Oman Talks Amid Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions
Negotiations between the US and Iran resume in Oman as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt maritime traffic, though Brent crude prices remain stable.

ActionSA plans to approach the North Gauteng High Court to set aside a South African Police Service investigation that cleared two senior officers implicated in the Phala Phala scandal, alleging a cover-up.
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Negotiations between the US and Iran resume in Oman as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt maritime traffic, though Brent crude prices remain stable.

Spain reached the 2026 World Cup semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in a tightly contested quarter-final match in Los Angeles, sealed by Mikel Merino's late goal.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reports 66 confirmed Lassa fever cases and seven deaths over three weeks, with outbreaks spanning 23 states and 111 local government areas.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa, to boost technical education and resource development.

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the arrest of eight individuals responsible for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, praising security agencies for the successful rescue operation.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Nasarawa State Polytechnic into a university, following a proposal by Senator Ahmed Aliyu.

Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after Mikel Merino scored an 88th-minute winner against Belgium in Los Angeles. The goal followed a key mistake by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

A section of the entrance canopy at the new Gombe State House of Assembly collapsed on Friday, killing one construction worker and injuring seven others. The state government has ordered an immediate investigation.

Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals after Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute, capitalizing on a mistake by Belgian substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has called for the establishment of state police forces, arguing that empowering governors as chief security officers is key to addressing Nigeria’s insecurity challenges.

President Bola Tinubu confirmed Ansaru's responsibility for the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State, while security forces successfully rescued the victims in a joint operation concluded on July 9, 2026.

Kenyan runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League in Monaco, breaking compatriot Noah Ngeny's 27-year-old mark by 0.13 seconds.

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon claims Enugu Rangers rejected him early in his career due to ethnic background; the club denies the allegation, calling itself a national institution.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall of multiple SPAR-branded yogurt products sold nationwide due to potential safety concerns.

Egypt's national football team was greeted by thousands of jubilant fans in Cairo following their historic campaign at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.