The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has been filled with as much drama off the pitch as on it, with Lionel Messi, Rodri, Donald Trump and Aymeric Laporte all making headlines before Sunday’s showdown between Argentina and Spain. The biggest talking point remains Lionel Messi, who will lead Argentina into what could…
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on Canadian goods, blaming Canada for the thick wildfire smoke that has drifted into several major American cities and raised concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Canada of failing to properly manage its forests, describing…
Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović remains one of the biggest names without a club after becoming a free agent following the expiration of his Juventus contract. The 26-year-old officially left the Italian giants at the end of June after contract renewal talks collapsed over salary demands. Juventus had offered the forward a reduced wage package as…
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has sparked conversations online after leading a celebrity morning fitness walk through Ikoyi, Lagos, alongside a group of friends and influencers. Videos from the outing show Savage and her crew dressed in coordinated pink activewear, stylish tracksuits and trainers as they walked through the upscale neighborhood, chatting and encouraging one…
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of southern Mexico near the Guatemala border on Friday, sending strong tremors across Guatemala and El Salvador and briefly triggering tsunami alerts along parts of the region’s coastline. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck near the coast of Chiapas at a depth…
A viral discussion on X comparing maternal deaths in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Norway has reignited concerns over the country’s maternal healthcare crisis. While some posts claimed Nigeria recorded 90,000 maternal deaths in 2023, the latest estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNFPA, the World Bank Group and the United Nations Population…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, introducing a unified regulatory framework for Nigeria’s fast-growing virtual assets sector. The order aims to harmonize oversight across financial regulators, protect investors from fraud, and support responsible innovation in the country’s digital economy. It took immediate effect upon signing. The Executive…
Thousands of migrant workers have gathered outside foreign embassies and consulates across South Africa as fears over escalating anti-immigrant violence continue to grow. The crowds, made up of nationals from several African countries, are seeking emergency evacuation assistance amid renewed xenophobic tensions that have spread across parts of the country. The latest wave of anxiety…
Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has reaffirmed his support for Peter Obi after days of controversy sparked by a viral video showing him praying with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The video prompted criticism from some members of the Obidient movement, who questioned Fayose’s political loyalty ahead of the 2027 general election….
Marcus Rashford is expected to report for Manchester United’s pre-season training next month after no agreement was reached over a permanent summer transfer, with new manager Michael Carrick keen to assess the forward before deciding his future. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Rashford has informed Manchester United that he will return for pre-season and…
