Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has raised concerns over the safety of popular Nigerian comedian and social commentator Oguche Ugbede Kenneth, widely known as Sarkin Dariya, following reports that the entertainer has received alleged threats linked to his satirical commentary on national issues. In a public statement titled “Public Statement on the Safety of Sarkin…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has weighed in on one of the biggest talking points of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying Egypt were “robbed” during their controversial Round of 16 defeat to defending champions Argentina. Egypt’s dramatic 3-2 loss on Tuesday sparked widespread debate after several contentious refereeing decisions overshadowed an otherwise thrilling…
DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature that allows its browser to block most advertisements on YouTube, offering users a smoother viewing experience without the need for third-party ad-blocking extensions. The company announced the update on July 8, saying the decision was driven by growing frustration over increasingly frequent and intrusive ads disrupting online videos. As…
France booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 2-0 victory over Morocco, delivering another dominant performance while overcoming a determined North African side. The reigning European giants once again relied on the brilliance of Kylian Mbappé, who played a decisive role in both goals before being forced…
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has acknowledged the unexpected role memecoins are playing on the company’s newly launched blockchain, saying the network may have been designed with real-world assets (RWAs) in mind, but it also “works great for memes.” Tenev made the remark on Tuesday as Robinhood Chain experienced its first major wave of trading activity,…
Meta has unveiled plans to build its first-ever data center in Canada, committing approximately C$13 billion (about US$10 billion) to a massive artificial intelligence infrastructure project in Alberta as the company accelerates its global AI expansion. The new facility will be located in Sturgeon County, central Alberta, and is designed to deliver an initial capacity…
Diplomatic relations between Ghana and South Africa have come under renewed strain after the Ghanaian government declined to host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for a planned state visit, citing concerns over the reported killing of a Ghanaian citizen and the safety of its nationals living in South Africa. President Ramaphosa had been scheduled to…
France have suffered a setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final after FIFA rejected the team’s appeal to overturn the yellow card shown to Michael Olise during the Round of 16 victory over Paraguay. France manager Didier Deschamps confirmed on Wednesday that world football’s governing body had decided to uphold the booking, leaving…
The Trump administration has launched a wide-ranging investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and PERM work visas, marking its most significant crackdown yet on suspected abuses of the U.S. employment-based immigration system. The investigation, announced by U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, is focused on uncovering potential visa fraud, human trafficking, and practices…
Argentina’s impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken an unexpected turn off the pitch, following reports that the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under preliminary scrutiny by United States authorities over alleged financial transactions tied to sponsorship and commercial agreements. The reigning world champions secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt in…
