Saturday, October 3, 2026

Olumayowa Samuel

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.

Social Media Icons
July 3, 2026

Tinubu mourns with longtime ally over death of wife

According to Mr Tinubu, Mrs Odunmbaku will be missed not only by her family, husband, and the Celestial Church but also by many politicians in Lagos and Ondo.

President Bola Tinubu
July 2, 2026

Five things to know about teams yet to concede any goal at 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup, with 48 teams participating, has seen teams show their defensive class, but only two teams have yet to be breached.

Spain, Mexico teams singing anthem at 2026 World Cup
July 2, 2026

Kings of assists in 2026 FIFA World Cup (Part 1)

FIFA has been recording assists since the 1966 World Cup. Brazil legend Pelé holds the 56-year-old record for the most assists in a single World Cup, with six.

Michael Olise (France), Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil), Roberto Alvarado (Mexico), Martin Odegaard (Norway)
July 2, 2026

2026 World Cup: U.S. knock out Bosnia-Herzegovina, advance to round of 16

The United States secured their first World Cup knockout win in 24 years to advance to the round of 16 by eliminating Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.

U.S. knock out Bosnia-Herzegovina
July 2, 2026

Senegal crash out of 2026 World Cup after squandering two-goal lead against Belgium

On Wednesday, African champions Senegal crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after squandering a two-goal lead.

Senegal
July 1, 2026

2026 World Cup: Mexico defeat Ecuador 2-0, advance to round of 16

Mexico have now set up a round-of-16 tie on Saturday at the same venue, against the winner of Wednesday’s round-of-32 clash between England and DR Congo.

Mexico defeat Ecuador