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June 20, 2026

2026 World Cup: Netherlands wallop Sweden 5-1

The Netherlands now lead group F with four points, one point ahead of second-placed Sweden.

The Netherlands team celebrating
June 18, 2026

England defeat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 World Cup opener

Speaking after the match, England coach, Thomas Tuchel said, “I think we showed a bit of nerves.”

Three Lions of England
June 17, 2026

World Cup: Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo 

Portugal enjoyed more possession and created several chances in the first half.

Portugal Vs Dr Congo
June 12, 2026

One killed, 10 others wounded in Texas shooting

Authorities said the victims are being treated at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
May 30, 2026

U.S. court convicts Nigerian Catholic priest Anthony Odiong of sexual assault, faces life imprisonment

Each of the victims testified during a trial that began on Tuesday in Waco with jury selection.

Anthony Odiong
May 28, 2026

Inside NRG Stadium hosting Ronaldo, Saudi players at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced Mexico at the venue in a friendly match in May 2013 that ended in a 2-2 draw.

NRG Stadium
May 12, 2026

Nigerian-born Texas prison guard Ayodele Abiodun Afosi nabbed for fleeing after car accident

A Nigerian national serving as a correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Ayodele Abiodun Afosi, has been arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident

Ayodele Abiodun Afosi
May 11, 2026

U.S. Secret Service seizes $700,000 from Nigerian cybercriminals in business email busts

The Nigerian fraudsters posed as business partners and contacted victims via email and persuaded them to send funds to fraudulent bank accounts.

U.S. Secret Service agents
May 10, 2026

America sponsoring banditry, Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria: Gumi

Mr Gumi has repeatedly pushed back against U.S. government involvement in combating insecurity in Nigeria.

Sheik Ahmad Gumi
May 6, 2026

NUPRC: Africa at forefront of global energy scene, says Eyesan

NUPRC’s chief executive says Africa is at the forefront of the global energy scene, as supply shortages and geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the oil and gas industry.