US blacklists Nigerian, three Local firms over alleged ISIS financing network

US blacklists Nigerian, three Local firms over alleged ISIS financing network

The United States government has named a Nigerian citizen and three Nigeria-based companies among individuals and businesses newly sanctioned for allegedly facilitating financial transactions linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The designations form part of a broader crackdown targeting an international network accused of moving funds for the terrorist organisation across…

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Heartland Queens Chase Historic Final Berth Against Robo Queens

Heartland Queens Chase Historic Final Berth Against Robo Queens

[mc4wp_form id=33047] Heartland Queens will renew their rivalry with fellow Nigeria Women Football League side FC Robo Queens when both teams square off in Wednesday’s President Federation Cup semi-final at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State. The highly anticipated encounter marks only the second meeting between the two top-flight sides in Nigeria’s…

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Tsetse Fly Control in Senegal Boosts Livestock Production

Tsetse Fly Control in Senegal Boosts Livestock Production

ACCRA, Ghana, June 23, 2026/APO Group/ — For decades, tsetse flies posed a major constraint to livestock production in Senegal’s Niayes region, transmitting trypanosomosis – a debilitating disease that reduced cattle productivity and forced farmers to rely on low-yield, disease-tolerant breeds. By 2007, infection rates had reached as high as 28% in some herds, limiting…

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As SAVE Act Dies On The Vine, Republicans Unveil Bill To Help Ukraine

Republican senators unveiled legislation Monday to unfreeze Russian assets for Ukraine’s benefit, while lawmakers continued to say they lacked the necessary 60 votes to pass the SAVE America Act. Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley and John Cornyn of Texas introduced the Seized Assets for Battlefield Equipment and Readiness (SABER) Act to allow Ukraine to purchase military equipment using assets…

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2026 World Cup: Ronaldo breaks new record with goal in Portugal vs Uzbekistan

2026 World Cup: Ronaldo breaks new record with goal in Portugal vs Uzbekistan

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has become the first footballer to score in six different World Cups. Ronaldo achieved the feat when he opened the scoring against Uzbekistan at the ongoing tournament in North America. The 41-year-old had come under criticisms from fans and pundits, following their opening 0-0 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo….

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