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As Nigeria’s Super Falcons begin their campaign for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, Amstel Malta has unveiled a nationwide fan engagement campaign aimed at mobilising support for the team throughout the tournament. Tagged “Be Your Best,” the campaign seeks to encourage Nigerians to rally behind the ten-time African champions as they pursue another continental crown in Morocco. Nigeria open their Group C campaign against Malawi on 28 July at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat before facing Zambia on 1 August at the same venue. The Super Falcons will conclude the group stage against Egypt…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Jay-Z’s 30th anniversary shows at Yankee Stadium may not have gone off without a hitch — the final date was delayed well into the night due to overcrowding — but it’s fair to say that for the fans that were there, it was well worth the wait.  Where to Buy Jay-Z Concert Tickets The show, which ran until 3:00 a.m., featured an epic career-spanning setlist with guests including Rihanna, Usher, Beyoncé, Pharrell and Clipse. Following those shows from…

By Tosin Clegg In just a few months, The Grace Circle, an initiative from Faith Morey’s GracefullyFaithMorey brand, has emerged as one of the year’s most closely watched cultural gatherings originating from Africa. Founded by Nigerian American entrepreneur, philanthropist, etiquette coach, and media personality Faith Morey, who also established the Okachi Charity Foundation, the project channels the same values of dignity, cultural stewardship, and communal care that underpin her wider work. From the outset, The Grace Circle was conceived as an inclusive forum, and though often perceived as a women’s movement, it has always welcomed men and women equally. The…

Residents of Ikangba, Agoro, Imodi, Imosan and neighbouring communities in Ogun State on Monday warned that the alleged activities of suspected land grabbers could trigger a communal crisis if the Federal and Ogun State governments fail to intervene urgently. The residents alleged that the land grabbers, under the cover of operatives of security agencies, have been going about with bulldozers to demolish structures while also harassing and intimidating whoever confronted them. The residents, during the protest, were armed with placards bearing various messages such as “Gov Dapo Abiodun save us from land grabbers”, “President Bola Tinubu rescue us from land…

The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has announced her resignation from the top job, after a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor just four months out from the state election.Allan on Monday had vowed to challenge for the leadership after a group of MPs told her she no longer had the support of caucus and urged her to stand down. The deputy premier, Ben Carroll, also confirmed he would nominate for the Labor leadership on Monday.Allan said on Tuesday morning that Carroll would have her “unqualified support”.The backdown leaves the path clear for Carroll to become leader unopposed, and prevents a protracted…

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reinforced its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions after emerging as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Retail and Sustainability Leadership (ESG) at the prestigious 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.  The awards, presented on Thursday, July 17, 2026, at The Peninsula London in the United Kingdom, celebrates  banking institutions that demonstrate outstanding financial performance, innovation, customer impact and sustainable business practices.  The double recognition underscores UBA’s leadership in driving sustainable finance while expanding access to innovative banking solutions for millions of customers across Africa.  According to Euromoney, UBA distinguished itself…

X Money, a core part of Elon Musk’s mission to turn X into an “everything app,” is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports. The payment platform offers a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payments similar to Venmo, along with a metal Visa card users can emblazon with their X username. Other perks include Apple Wallet support and free money transfers on X. It also advertises “up to” a 6 percent APY, but only Premium Plus subscribers are eligible for it — standard Premium subscribers have to deposit a certain amount of money to get a “boosted” 6 percent APY.X Money was…

NewsFeedThree women were wounded, two of them seriously, in a knife attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris. Bystanders and an off-duty police officer restrained the suspect, whose motive remains unknown.Published On 27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Archaeologists believe the Upton Lovell Shaman, who lived in what is now Wiltshire 4,000 years ago, was an important religious leader and metalworker because of the artefacts and tools buried with the body. Until very recently it was also believed, on considerably slimmer evidence, that this shaman was a man: it was simply assumed that someone of such status must be male, and the view was barely questioned over the years. Now ancient DNA analysis performed at the Francis Crick Institute has revealed that the body, held by the Wiltshire Museum, is in fact a woman.That should cause a stir in bronze-age…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), according to Sky Sport Italia, in another major setback for Italy as the four-time world champions grapple with a deepening football crisis after missing the World Cup for a third consecutive time. The dramatic development comes only days after the former AC Milan figures agreed to spearhead a major overhaul of Italian football, with Maldini appointed technical director and Leonardo brought in as his adviser. The FIGC had officially announced the appointments earlier this month as part of its plans to rebuild…