
Bafana Bafana Receive Hero's Welcome After Historic World Cup Run
South Africa's national team celebrated a historic achievement by advancing past the World Cup group stage for the first time, returning home to a hero's welcome.

Police in Jigawa state have arrested two men, aged 25 and 27, suspected of attempting to kidnap a resident in Kiyawa Local Government Area. The suspects are being investigated by the Special Crimes Investigation Department.
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South Africa's national team celebrated a historic achievement by advancing past the World Cup group stage for the first time, returning home to a hero's welcome.

A South African court has rejected Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala’s agreed eight-year plea deal on fraud and corruption charges, with the magistrate proposing a 12-year prison sentence instead.

South Korea announced a massive $500 billion semiconductor investment to meet surging AI demand, while China added 20 Japanese organizations to its export blacklist, escalating regional tech tensions.

Millions of Iranians gathered in Tehran and across the country to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic for 37 years before dying at the onset of war.

Pope Leo urged European and U.S. leaders to increase support for migrants during a symbolic visit to Lampedusa, honoring those who died crossing the Mediterranean.

England prepares to play Mexico at Estadio Azteca, where the 2,240-metre altitude poses significant challenges due to thinner air and reduced oxygen levels.

The Confederation of African Football has launched the bidding process for the 2028, 2032, and 2036 Africa Cup of Nations, inviting all 54 member associations to express interest in hosting the tournament.

Argentina advanced to the World Cup last 16 after a hard-fought victory over Cape Verde, with Lionel Messi scoring early. Coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's resilience.

APC governorship hopeful Senator Solomon Adeola has visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, signaling efforts to unify key political figures ahead of the 2027 election.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks following stakeholder feedback.

Mamelodi Sundowns have secured the signing of Golden Arrows winger Siyanda Ndlovu, edging out Orlando Pirates in the race for the midfielder.

Lionel Messi scored his 20th FIFA World Cup goal to help defending champions Argentina overcome debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32. Messi joked post-match that opponents demanded his jersey despite rough treatment.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement asserts the PFIPC scandal underscores broader concerns about transparency and accountability in government, not just individual culpability.

South Africa has rejected Nigeria's request for compensation for citizens who fled xenophobic violence and abandoned businesses. Officials dismissed the claim and accused Nigerian migrants of running illegal drug dens.

New Zealand defeated France 34-32 in a nine-try thriller in Christchurch to open the inaugural Nations Championship in dramatic fashion.

A pre-dawn blaze gutted significant sections of Bode Market in Ibadan, destroying goods worth millions of naira and leaving traders to reckon with profound economic loss.

South Africa has dismissed Nigeria's request for compensation to Nigerians who abandoned property during evacuation amid protests targeting undocumented migrants.

Cape Verde’s historic first World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 32 with a 3-2 defeat to Argentina, but the team earned praise for its spirited performance.