The USA men’s soccer team’s 2026 World Cup hopes might hinge on star striker Folarin Balogun, who already scored multiple goals for Team USA in its opening match against Paraguay on June 12.
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UK: Ex-Radio Nigeria Broadcaster Roseline Ogunro Inaugurated Mayor Of Islington
She was known for her velvet voice that ruled the airwaves of Radio Nigeria, but now councillor Rosaline Ogunro has been officially sworn-in (Wednesday, 27 May) as the Mayor of Islington for 2026/27.
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UK: Nurse Faces Being Struck Off Over Antisemitic Comments
A nurse faces being struck off the nursing order after “deeply unpleasant” remarks about Jewish patients being tight with money, a tribunal ruled.
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NIGERIA: Over 130 Citizens For Evacuation from South Africa Amid Xenophobia Attacks
Nigerians in South Africa are increasingly seeking to return home amid renewed concerns over xenophobic tensions, with officials in Abuja confirming that many of those requesting evacuation lack valid residency documents.
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NIGERIA: Civillian Defendants Plead Not Guilty Over 2025 Coup Plot
Six men pleaded not guilty to treason and terrorism charges over a botched coup plot, as the first prosecutions for the alleged 2025 coup attempt get underway.
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UK: Nigerian Who Twice Failed Driving Test Accidentally Killed Pensioner
A Nigerian national who had twice failed his UK driving test killed a pensioner while behind the wheel after taking advantage of a learner loophole, an inquest has heard.
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NIGERIA: US Orders Embassy Staff To Leave With Family
The US Department of State has authorised non-emergency US government employees and their family members to leave the US Embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security situation across Nigeria.
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UK: Diaspora Groups Calls Out Nigeria Ambassador Over Exclusion In State Visit
King Charles hosted President Bola Tinubu and the first lady, Oluremi to an elaborate reception while welcoming them to Windsor palace followed by a spectacular state banquet where he praised the strengths of Nigeria’s partnership with the UK.
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NIGERIA: Christian Pilgrimages To Holy Land Suspended Over Middle East War
Nigerian authorities have suspended all pilgrimages to Israel and the occupied West Bank with immediate effect, citing security concerns linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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NIGERIA: US Deploys 200 Troops To Combat Insurgency
The United States is set to deploy around 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in training the country’s military to combat Islamist militant groups, a U.S. official said.
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