By Izuchukwu Okosi Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career with Portugal was seemingly extended following Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the round of 32 in the early morning of Friday local time. The Portugal and Al Nassr superstar is one of elite players in their 40s or late 30s expected to call time on their…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace while Pedro Porro got the other goal as European champions Spain defeated Austria 3-0 Thursday evening to book their passage into the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Oyarzabal broke the deadlock in the minute as he scored his 16th goal in his 16th…
Nigeria has received another 298 citizens evacuated from South Africa as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to protect those affected by the recent wave of anti-immigration protests. The latest group marks the third batch of voluntary returnees airlifted back to Nigeria after renewed xenophobic attacks and growing fears among foreign communities in South Africa. The…
Popular Nigerian streamer Peller has sparked conversations online after fashion designer Seyi Vodi advised him to return to school during a visit to the designer’s Abuja store ahead of his white wedding to fellow content creator Jarvis, scheduled for August 2. Peller, 21, who left university last year to focus on building his rapidly growing…
Hope has returned to Venezuela’s disaster zone after rescuers pulled a three-year-old child alive from the rubble six days after the country’s devastating twin earthquakes, as search and rescue operations continue against mounting odds. The child, identified as Klieber Morán, was rescued from the collapsed Los Corales Garden 1 residential building in La Guaira State…
President Bola Tinubu has officially flagged off Section I of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Superhighway, describing the project as a major step toward boosting trade, improving connectivity and strengthening economic growth across northern Nigeria. The ceremony marked the commencement of the 125-kilometre Akwanga–Jos section, one of five phases that make up the ambitious corridor stretching into…
The United States are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a resilient 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but their celebrations have been tempered by the suspension of star striker Folarin Balogun. Balogun gave the hosts the lead just before halftime with his third goal of the tournament, putting Mauricio…
Nigerian adult content creator Sephy Persephone has responded to a viral clip suggesting she planned to erase every trace of her adult content before having children, saying her comments were taken out of context. Speaking during a recent interview released on July 1, the 24-year-old explained that while she hopes to leave the adult entertainment…
Russia launched another wave of overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 50 others in one of the deadliest assaults on the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks. Ukrainian officials said the barrage targeted residential buildings and civilian infrastructure across multiple districts, leaving widespread destruction in its…
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is gathering momentum, with leading opposition candidates unveiling ambitious plans targeting healthcare, education and youth employment. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to establish a primary healthcare centre in each of Nigeria’s 8,809 electoral wards if elected president in 2027. Speaking during a visit…
