The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 finished with a flourish as Lionel Messi extended his goalscoring record, Harry Kane made England history and Congo DR secured a thrilling comeback victory over Uzbekistan to reach the knockout stage for the first time. The action began in Group L, with Kane heading home his…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Ghana finished third in Group L after a 2-1 defeat to 2018 World Cup finalist Croatia Saturday. The game was frenetic in the early stages Nikola Vlasic hit the woodwork in the 17th minute and saw the ball bobble out of play. The Ghanaian side failed to heed the warning sign and…
Burkina Faso has officially severed diplomatic relations with France, marking the latest and most dramatic step in the country’s break from its former colonial ruler after years of deteriorating ties. The announcement was made on Friday by Burkina Faso’s military-led government, which said diplomatic relations with France had been terminated with immediate effect. Authorities accused…
Calls are growing for the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to take a stronger stance on the conduct of actors outside movie sets following the escalating marital dispute involving Nollywood actor Akin Olaiya and his estranged wife, Nafisat Hammed. The controversy intensified after Nafisat released a viral video accusing the Yoruba movie star of domestic…
A powerful heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with meteorologists warning that at least 193 million people are expected to experience temperatures above 35°C today as governments issue health alerts and power operators prepare for surging electricity demand. The extreme weather has spread across much of Western and Central Europe, with countries including Germany, France, Italy,…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system, protecting personal data, and tackling identity-related crimes. The new legislation replaces the nearly two-decade-old legal framework governing the country’s identity management system and establishes stricter penalties for identity fraud. Under…
Lagos witnessed one of its most glamorous weddings of 2026 as businessman Sula and his bride, Omotayo, celebrated their white wedding in a lavish ceremony that blended luxury, music and heartfelt family moments. Held at D’Baywaters Event Centre in Lekki Phase 1, the event quickly transformed into what many guests described as the “owambe of…
Fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran have placed their week-old ceasefire under severe strain, raising fears of renewed instability around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. The latest escalation began after Iran was accused of attacking the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ever Lovely in the…
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has alleged that attempts are being made to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election following a Federal High Court ruling that overturned an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Speaking at a leadership programme in…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0 in Toronto on Friday evening to enhance their chances of qualification to the round of 32 stage of the FIFA World Cup. The Teranga Lions who reached the quarterfinals of the tournament in 2002 were almost guaranteed an exit following their defeats against France and Norway in their…
