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…
Joint security forces in Kwara State have rescued nine people abducted by suspected terrorists and killed three bandits during an intelligence-driven operation in the southern part of the state. The operation was carried out around the Obbo-Aiyegunle, Ejiu-Ora and Osi axis of Ekiti Local Government Area, an area close to the borders with Ekiti and…
Drake has turned his latest NOCTA Manor retreat into a celebration of one of the most successful chart careers in music history, unveiling a “Hall of Fame” featuring championship-style banners showcasing his biggest Billboard achievements. Photos shared from the luxury New Jersey estate reveal banners hanging above the property’s basketball court, each highlighting a milestone…
The latest tensions in the Middle East are revealing a problem that could become more important than the fighting itself: the countries involved increasingly disagree on what an acceptable end to the conflict actually looks like. US President Donald Trump has backed a 15-point framework for Gaza that would involve Hamas disarming, followed by a…
Nollywood actress Miriam Ogbonna has sparked a conversation about modern relationships after arguing that people who are “too smart” may struggle to build successful romantic partnerships. Ogbonna shared the controversial view online, saying that excessive intelligence can make relationships difficult because partnerships require compromise rather than the pursuit of perfection. Her comment quickly divided social…
Manchester United have announced a multi-year partnership with Betway worth a reported £20 million per year, making the betting company the club’s new training kit sponsor and exclusive global betting partner. The deal is reportedly the biggest standalone training-kit or shirt-sleeve sponsorship in football, giving United another major commercial revenue stream after spending a season…
Global pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL superstar Travis Kelce are officially married after exchanging vows in a lavish, celebrity-filled ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The couple, whose relationship has captivated fans since 2023, tied the knot on Friday in one of the year’s most talked-about events. The ceremony was officiated…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and other regulated financial institutions to immediately freeze accounts, assets, and financial transactions linked to six individuals and four Bureau De Change (BDC) operators over alleged involvement in terrorism financing. The directive, contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, follows an update to the…
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of southern Mexico near the Guatemala border on Friday, sending strong tremors across Guatemala and El Salvador and briefly triggering tsunami alerts along parts of the region’s coastline. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck near the coast of Chiapas at a depth…
The Federal Government has clarified that no final decision has been taken to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) iconic khaki uniform with locally made Adire fabric, following widespread public speculation. The debate began after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, spoke about ongoing reforms to the NYSC during a television interview, where…
