By Izuchukwu Okosi European champions Spain on Sunday evening usurped Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to an extra time goal by Ferran Torres. The 2026 final became the first ever FIFA World Cup final between the reigning UEFA European champions, and the reigning CONMEBOL Copa America champions. Messi and Lamine Yamal…
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has been filled with as much drama off the pitch as on it, with Lionel Messi, Rodri, Donald Trump and Aymeric Laporte all making headlines before Sunday’s showdown between Argentina and Spain. The biggest talking point remains Lionel Messi, who will lead Argentina into what could…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified sharply after both countries exchanged another round of military strikes, widening the fighting beyond Iranian territory and raising fears of a broader regional war. The latest exchanges marked the seventh consecutive night of U.S. air operations against Iran, while Tehran retaliated by targeting U.S.-linked military…
The Kano State Government has distributed modern working tools to 1,900 butchers drawn from the state’s 44 local government areas as part of an empowerment program aimed at improving livelihoods, strengthening food safety and modernizing the meat industry. Speaking during the distribution ceremony at the Government House in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the…
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has claimed he lost $4 million after allegedly purchasing a stolen property in Lagos, leaving him devastated and appealing for public help. The artist, whose real name is Abiola Akinbiyi, shared the emotional revelation on social media, saying the seller disappeared after receiving payment and that he has since engaged a…
Nigerian content creator Carter Efe became emotional during a livestream after revealing he was unable to attend Kai Cenat’s Streamer University in the United States because his visa was not approved in time. Carter had been selected to participate in the invite-only program, making him one of the first African creators chosen for the high-profile…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has encouraged corps members to embrace entrepreneurship and build multiple income streams instead of relying solely on their monthly allowance. Speaking during a working visit to the NYSC Kogi State Secretariat, Nafiu urged serving corps members to identify market needs and…
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has revealed that he never spent a penny of the enormous salary he earned during his lucrative spell with Shanghai Port in China, choosing instead to live entirely off his match bonuses. Speaking on John Obi Mikel’s OBI One Podcast, Oscar said he placed his entire salary into a…
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after the United States launched another wave of military strikes on Iranian targets, further escalating the conflict around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure as Washington pressed ahead with its renewed campaign against Tehran. The escalation follows President Donald Trump’s decision…
Norway striker Erling Haaland’s sensational 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has sparked an extraordinary naming trend in Peru, with more than 550 newborns being named after the Manchester City forward following his standout performances. According to Peru’s National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC), 468 babies have been registered with the name “Haaland”, 91…
