Football legend Lionel Messi has reached an incredible career milestone, scoring his 900th professional goal and further cementing his status as one of the greatest players in football history. The Argentine icon, known for his extraordinary consistency and longevity, achieved the feat across his time with clubs like FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami,…

The World Bank has sanctioned several African units of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), banning them from participating in its projects over fraud and collusion linked to a major electricity project. Investigations found that PwC subsidiaries in Kenya, Rwanda, and Mauritius engaged in fraudulent and collusive practices while bidding for consultancy contracts tied to a cross-border electricity project…

Retail giant Woolworths Holdings Limited has announced the acquisition of leading food producer In2Food, marking a major move in South Africa’s food and retail sector. The deal is expected to strengthen Woolworths’ position in the premium food market by bringing In2Food’s manufacturing capabilities and product range further into its supply chain. In2Food is known for…

The government of Argentina has officially announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, marking a significant shift in its global health policy. Officials say the decision follows a similar move by the United States, signaling growing skepticism among some governments toward the international health body. Argentina’s leadership cited concerns over national sovereignty, funding priorities,…

The United Kingdom is exploring measures to help secure the vital oil shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Secretary of State for Energy security. Speaking amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Shapps said the UK is assessing a range of options to ensure the continued safety of vessels passing through the…

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has struck a landmark $4.2 billion deal with Chinese energy giant GCL Group to power what is set to become East Africa’s largest fertilizer complex. The agreement, led by the Dangote Group, includes a long-term natural gas supply arrangement that will provide the energy needed to run the massive facility.…

Fifa has sanctioned the national football teams of Nigeria and DR Congo following disciplinary incidents during their 2026 World Cup continental play-off in November last year. According to the disciplinary overview released by Fifa’s judicial body, both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the DR Congo Football Association (Fecofa) were found guilty of separate breaches…

English football club Chelsea FC has been fined £10.75 million and handed a suspended competition ban after an investigation uncovered secret payments that breached financial regulations in the Premier League. League authorities found that the payments were made during previous ownership periods and were not properly disclosed in official financial reports. The undisclosed transactions were…

Tennis legend Roger Federer has officially become only the second tennis player in history to reach billionaire status, further cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s most successful figures both on and off the court. Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, built his fortune not only through prize money but also through lucrative endorsement…

Nigerian artificial intelligence researcher Chinasa T. Okolo has joined the World Bank to help drive initiatives that use artificial intelligence to support socioeconomic development. Okolo, widely recognized for her work in responsible AI and emerging technologies, will contribute to projects aimed at applying artificial intelligence to challenges such as economic growth, digital transformation, and public…