By Izuchukwu Okosi Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice Tuesday evening as Portugal beat debutants Uzbekistan 5-0 at the Houston Stadium to guarantee their place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal was held 1-1 by Congo DR in their first game of the tournament in the USA last week…
The death toll from a deadly attack on Kawel village in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 22, according to community leaders and emergency responders. The attack reportedly occurred late Sunday night in Mushere District, when armed assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents. Several civilians, health workers,…
Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives as health authorities report a rise in the disease’s fatality rate to 25 per cent. The Nigeria Center for Disease and Prevention (NCDC) said the increase reflects growing concern over the spread of the virus across the country. A fresh outbreak in Benue State has also claimed…
Hollywood stars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have once again found themselves at the center of online conversation after appearing together in Paris. The couple joined their son Jaden Smith for fashion-related events, with fan quickly turning their attention from the outfits to the pair’s body language. Videos circulating online showed Will and Jada…
A severe summer heatwave has swept across Europe, triggering red heat alerts in parts of France, Italy, and Spain as temperatures climb toward 40°C and above. The extreme weather has been linked to a large area of high pressure pulling hot air from the Sahara, creating dangerous heat conditions across western and southern Europe. Authorities…
Nigeria’s presidency has dismissed calls for President Bola Tinubu to resign amid growing concerns over economic hardship and insecurity across the country. The calls came from opposition figures, including Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Peter Obi and House Minority Leader Fred Agbedi, who criticized the government’s handling of the economy, rising insecurity, and recent security…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced the release of a new single titled “I Know Who I Be,” sending excitement across his global fanbase. The track is set to arrive on June 26, 2026, marking a fresh release from the Nigerian hitmaker. The singer shared the announcement on social media with the message: “The journey to…
SpaceX shares suffered their biggest single-day decline since the company entered the public market, falling 16.4% and wiping out roughly $400 billion in market value. The stock closed at $154.60, marking the sharpest drop since its blockbuster June 12 debut. The selloff came after investors reacted to SpaceX’s announcement that it plans to raise more…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Lionel Messi was the undoubted star of the show Monday evening as Argentina overcame Austria 2-0 to remain unbeaten in the FIFA World Cup in eight matches of the FIFA World Cup. The star who turns 39 on Wednesday thus became the leading top scorer in the history of the tournament with…
The Nigeria Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to raising the bar for Nigerian coaches and referees, with NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, declaring that structured programmes are already underway to produce officials capable of holding their own on the biggest stage in world football. Speaking on behalf of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim…
