By Izuchukwu Okosi Spain was handed a rude shock Monday evening in their opening Group H game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they were held to a scoreless draw by debutants Cabo Verde. The 2010 World Cup winners were the overwhelming favourites to claim all three points in the game but found the…
The Lagos State Government has arrested 396 street beggars in a renewed enforcement exercise aimed at improving environmental sanitation, public order and safety across the state. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as the KAI Corps, forms part of the government’s ongoing campaign against street…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Argentina came from two goals down to defeat seven-time African champions Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday evening to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi missed a penalty saved as Egypt’s goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved brilliantly. The penalty miss was the 2022 World Cup winner’s seconds of the World…
Former Super Eagles and Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has shared a heartfelt message with two young players from his Lagos-based football academy after they secured their first professional contracts in Europe. Speaking during a send-off for the players, Ighalo reflected on his own career journey, urging the youngsters to remain focused, disciplined and financially…
Russia launched overnight ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring six others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came just hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the Ukrainian capital to formalize a landmark defense partnership between the European Union and Ukraine, centered on joint drone production…
Nigeria and Canada have taken a major step towards direct air travel, signing an expanded Air Transport Agreement that allows airlines from both countries to operate scheduled flights between the two countries for the first time. The agreement provides for up to 14 passenger flights and 10 cargo flights per week in each direction, with…
Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across several parts of Lagos, leaving homes submerged, roads impassable and localized power outages in multiple communities as residents battled rising floodwaters. The latest downpour affected areas including Gbagada, Ikeja, Lekki, Maryland, Mushin, Ogudu, Oshodi, Agege, Alimosho and Obalende, disrupting traffic, businesses and daily activities. Several motorists were forced…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 as an unprecedented early-summer heatwave continues to grip the continent with record-breaking temperatures. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Europe is warming faster than any other region globally, with the current heatwave exposing…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has sparked widespread conversation after revealing what she believes is the secret behind her youthful appearance at 48, saying an active sex life plays a major role in a woman’s glow. Speaking during an appearance on The Morayo Show, the actress dismissed the idea that marriage alone brings happiness, arguing instead…
Nigeria’s security agencies have arrested seven suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina State, following their return from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The arrests are being hailed by the Federal Government as one of the biggest successes yet of the…
