By Izuchukwu Okosi South Africa’s hopes of reaching the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup went up in flames Sunday evening as they lost 1-0 to Co-hosts Canada in the first round of 32 games. The clash at the SoFi Stadium in California was the second time both nations will faceoff in…
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered historic milestones, breakout stars, and remarkable individual performances. Here are the standout numbers from the opening round. Historic Team Milestones Egypt finally end 92-year wait Egypt secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-2 after coming from behind. The Pharaohs, who made…
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…
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…
S&P Global has raised its forecast for Nigeria’s average inflation rate in 2026 to 16.9%, up from its previous projection of 15.0%, citing stronger-than-expected spillover from higher global oil prices into domestic energy costs. The revised outlook was published in the ratings agency’s latest report, Economic Outlook Emerging Markets Q3 2026: Inflationary Pressures Will Persist….
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…
The United States and its Gulf allies have renewed calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, even as the United Nations temporarily suspended its emergency maritime evacuation operation following a fresh attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Speaking after meetings with Gulf leaders in Bahrain, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
