Former Nigeria international Mercy Akide-Udoh was one of the voices that resonated on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between South Africa and Czechia in Atlanta. FIFA brought together an influential coalition of football legends, policymakers, technology leaders and community advocates to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech and reinforce…
It rained goals in Dallas as England opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in a clash between two European heavyweights. Harry Kane led the charge with a first-half brace, including a penalty, while Jude Bellingham continued to showcase why he is regarded as one of the world’s…
Congo DR claimed their first ever FIFA World Cup goal and point as Yoane Wissa’s strike in first-half stoppage time pegged back Portugal. A historic day for Les Leopards was also notable as Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player to ever start a World Cup match. It was Ronaldo’s 23rd World Cup…
A World Cup celebration in New York turned chaotic after clashes broke out between football supporters in Times Square, creating one of the tournament’s first major security concerns outside the stadiums. Videos showing heated confrontations among fans spread quickly online, shocking many viewers who expected the global tournament to be a celebration of football. The…
The United States government has disclosed that xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence model was used in Pentagon-linked systems supporting military operations, reigniting a global debate over the role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare. The disclosure came in a June 15 court filing by the U.S. Department of Justice, which defended Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company…
The abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State has entered a second month with families still waiting for answers, as Governor Seyi Makinde renews efforts to secure the safe return of the victims. The prolonged captivity has intensified public concern over security in the South-West and raised fresh questions about Nigeria’s response to school…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the Nigerian naira remains significantly undervalued despite recent improvements in the country’s foreign exchange market, highlighting both progress and continued challenges in Nigeria’s economic recovery. In its latest Article IV consultation report on Nigeria, the IMF estimate that the naira was undervalued by 25.6 percent based on its…
Former Kogi West Senator and prominent opposition figure Dino Melaye has launched another blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the ‘most anti-democratic leader’ in Nigeria’s recent history amid growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Melaye made the remarks while criticizing the state of Nigeria’s democracy and what he…
Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland struck either side of Aymen Hussein’s leveller, with Leo Ostigard also on target in a 4-1 triumph which is the country’s third World Cup win early Wednesday morning, Nigerian time. Both nations were back on the global stage for the first time this century and it was the…
The Faith and Imisi confrontation may have stolen the headlines, but Episodes Four and Five of the BBNaija Season 10 had plenty of other moments worth unpacking. Here is everything else that happened as the reunion came to a close. Faith Apologizes to Sultana In one of the more unexpected moments of the final episodes,…
