Saturday, July 11, 2026

Olumayowa Samuel

July 6, 2026

2026 World Cup: ‘You’ve been trying to kill me for 23 years,’ Ronaldo tells journalists

Ronaldo condemned some journalists who have taken pleasure in casting a harsh spotlight on him, saying it had been the same since he was 18 years old.

Cristiano Ronaldo
July 6, 2026

Balogun’s Red Card: FIFA rejects Belgium’s appeal

The RBFA accused FIFA of breaching its own rules and vowed to consider other necessary options if Balogun is listed for their round-of-16 knockout tie.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
July 6, 2026

2026 World Cup: Haaland’s Norway neutralise Neymar’s Brazil to reach quarter-final

A late Neymar penalty, in the tenth minute of stoppage time, could not save Brazil from exiting the tournament.

Norway neutralise Neymar’s Brazil
July 6, 2026

England edge 2026 World Cup co-host Mexico in five-goal thriller

England beat co-hosts Mexico in a five-goal thriller in the round of 16 2026 World Cup match to set up a quarter-final game with Norway.

England beat co-hosts Mexico
July 5, 2026

Ex-Ogun governor Gbenga Daniel’s wife loses 93-year-old mother 

The statement noted, “She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family, and enduring values.”

Sabainah Ibironke Opawole
July 4, 2026

FUNAAB petitions police over alleged encroachment by land grabbers

The registrar maintained that protecting the institution’s land is vital to safeguarding its mission of education, research, and service to the nation.

FUNAAB
July 4, 2026

The good, the bad and the ugly of 2026 World Cup round of 32

Some players and teams entered the record books at the national level, while others rewrote the tournament’s history.

World Cup
July 3, 2026

MTN Nigeria appeals against FG’s proposed nationalisation, says company belongs to Nigerians

He said over 11 million Nigerians own stakes in the company through pension fund investments.

MTN
July 3, 2026

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Rome Statute exit threatens justice for war crimes victims: Amnesty International

Amnesty International said the countries’ withdrawal threatens to deny thousands of victims the possibility of truth, justice and reparations.

Amnesty International
July 3, 2026

Tinubu defends Cybercrimes Act, says safeguards protect Nigeria’s information ecosystem

Mr Tinubu reiterated the need to regulate social media to protect Nigeria’s information ecosystem and its citizens.

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