Saturday, June 20, 2026

Argentina

June 17, 2026

Record-equalling Messi inspires Argentina, scores hat-trick against Algeria

“Everything I’m experiencing now is a bonus. I’ve been fortunate enough to achieve all my dreams,” said Messi.

Lionel Messi
June 4, 2026

Nigeria, 59 other countries to face 12.5% U.S. tariff increase

The USTR said Nigeria and other countries’ failure to ban the importation of goods produced with forced labour burdened or restricted U.S. commerce.

A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers
June 4, 2026

Europe targets 2026 FIFA World Cup glory with strong contenders

More than any other continent, Europe is the most successful at the FIFA World Cup.

Lamine Yamal, Ronaldo, Mbappe
June 2, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia to spearhead South America’s charge

With 10 World Cup titles distributed among Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, and as the defending continent, South American countries are among the favourites to win the World Cup.

Argentina wins 2022 FIFA World Cup at Qatar
May 26, 2026

Diego Maradona, ‘Hand of God’, T.B. Joshua: Estadio Azteca to make history as first stadium to host three FIFA World Cups

In 2015, late Nigerian televangelist Pastor T.B. Joshua held a two-day crusade at the arena, drawing a massive 150,000 attendees across the two days.

Estadio Azteca
May 21, 2026

Billion-dollar AT&T Stadium to host nine World Cup games

Three-time finalists Netherlands will open their World Cup campaign against Japan at the stadium on June 14.

AT&T Stadium
May 19, 2026

Arrowhead Stadium set for 2026 FIFA World Cup spotlight

The stadium will host six of the 104 total matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including four group-stage matches, one round-of-32 match, and one quarterfinal match.

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
May 15, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’, hail Ronaldo, Messi, Salah

Burna Boy’s feature marks the second time a Nigerian artist will feature in a FIFA World Cup song.

Dai Dai’
May 12, 2026

Hantavirus Alert: Nigerians warned about rats, eating bushmeat amid global threats of rodent-borne disease

African countries, particularly Nigeria, have been closely monitoring the outbreak, likely due to the continent’s ongoing struggle to eradicate a similar virus, Lassa fever.

Cruise ship infested by hantavirus and Lagos rats
May 5, 2026

Second hantavirus case confirmed aboard cruise ship

WHO has confirmed a second case of Hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship, bringing the total to seven, including three deaths.

Cruise ship at Rhodes Island