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Morocco edge Senegal on penalties, set up CHAN 2024 final clash with Madagascar

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Morocco are one step away from making CHAN history after edging defending champions Senegal 5-3 on penalties in a tense semi-final on Tuesday night at the Mandela National Stadium ... Read More


Gold Rises As Concerns About Fed's Independence Surface

India, Aug. 27 -- Gold prices extended yesterday's gains on Wednesday as concerns about US President Donald Trump's assertion of influence over the Federal Reserve increased with the ouster of a Fed g... Read More


Hajj preparations on track amid institutional overhaul: BP Haji

Jakarta, Aug. 27 -- The Indonesian Hajj Organizing Agency (BP Haji) has assured the public that preparations for the 2026 Hajj season remain on track, despite its ongoing transformation into the Minis... Read More


Manipur: 4 arrested with WY tablets, brown sugar in Churachandpur

Imphal, Aug. 27 -- Security forces apprehended four smugglers, including a woman, along with contraband drugs such as "World is Yours" (WY) tablets (methamphetamine) and brown sugar (a derivative of h... Read More


Transfers: D'Tigress star Ezinne Kalu joins new club after AfroBasket heroics

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Nigeria's evergreen guard Ezinne Kalu has sealed a move to Wuhan Shengfan ahead of the 2025/26 Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) season, continuing her adventure in Asi... Read More


Police arrest four suspected robbers notorious for snatching tricycles, phones

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- The police in Anambra State have arrested four men who are alleged to be members of a criminal gang specialised in snatching tricycles and mobile phones in the state. The police s... Read More


Students fired gunshots, brought armed men with AK-47 rifles during sign-off ceremonies - University

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has defended its ban on the popular "signing off" ceremony often observed by students after their final examinations. Louis Nje... Read More


Mizoram reports 351 drug-related deaths in five years: Minister

Aizawl, Aug. 27 -- At least 351 people, including 46 women, have lost their lives in Mizoram due to drug abuse over the past five years, state Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinghlova Hmar informe... Read More


Thunderbolts* out on OTT in India: Here's where you can stream Marvel's Phase Five finale and the rise of New Avengers

India, Aug. 27 -- Today, August 27, 2025, fans in India may watch the newest superhero flick from Marvel Studios, Thunderbolts*, on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Uni... Read More


University lecturers protest 'pauperisation', reject FG loan policy

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University of Lafia on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest to demand improved welfare and better conditions ... Read More