By Izuchukwu Okosi European champions Spain romped to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia Sunday evening in Atlanta in their second Group H game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lamine Yamal scored inside 10 minutes of the game which was his first start in the tournament. The Barcelona star was a second half substitute…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Germany booked their place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a nervy 2-1 win over Cote d’Ivoire. Saturday evening’s game against the African side was a tough one for the Germans as they behind to a Franck Kessie goal in the 30th minute. Aleksandar Pavlovic restored…
By Izuchukwu Okosi The Netherlands became leaders of Group F in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 5-1 thumping of Sweden on Saturday evening at the Houston Stadium, reports Newslegend. The Dutch team and forward Cody Gakpo’s second goal was the 100th of the ongoing 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and…
Australia has confirmed its first detection of the H5 strain of bird flu, marking a major development in the global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The discovery means the virus has now been detected across every continent. The case was identified in a migratory brown skua found near Cape Le Grand National Park in…
Nigerian rapper and singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as YCee, has opened up about his absence from the music scene, revealing that his break was a deliberate decision focused on personal growth and self-discovery. The “Juice” hitmaker recently explained that his reduced presence in the industry over the past few years was not due…
Voting has commenced across Ekiti State as residents take part in the 2026 governorship election, with early reports showing the arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and election materials at several polling units. Some locations recorded strong voter presence, including areas linked to incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The election pits the ruling All…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has once again captured public attention after gifting popular Nigerian streamer DavrelTV a brand-new 2025 Toyota Camry, reportedly worth about ₦68 million. The surprise gift comes weeks after DavrelTV found himself at the center of controversy involving the unauthorized leak of one of Davido’s unreleased songs. The leaked track quickly circulated online,…
A fragile diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran has failed to immediately calm tensions along the Lebanon border, where Israeli forces and Hezbollah-linked fighters continue to exchange fire. The renewed violence has raised fears that the wider regional conflict could continue despite efforts to reduce hostilities. The Israeli military confirmed that its forces…
Former presidential adviser and current PRP National Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has revealed that his family paid approximately ₦175 million in ransom to secure the release of his nephew after kidnappers held him captive for weeks despite authorities allegedly receiving information about the gang’s whereabouts. Baba-Ahmed made the disclosure while reflecting on Nigeria’s worsening security…
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…
