Nigerian troops have rescued 47 people, mostly women and children, from ISWAP captivity in Borno State. The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), said the victims were rescued on June 20, 2026, in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to the military, sustained ground and air offensives against ISWAP…
Algeria scored twice in the second half to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Jordan and keep their World Cup campaign alive. Jordan stunned Algeria by taking the lead in the 36th minute through Nizar Al Rashdan, who finished neatly after a costly mistake in midfield. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Algeria went…
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 32. Norway booked their spot in the knockout rounds after a hard-fought victory over Senegal in New Jersey. Marcus Pedersen opened the scoring late in the first half after capitalising on a defensive error by…
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France eased past Iraq to secure another victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia, with Mbappe scoring in each half to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals. The French captain now sits just two goals behind Lionel Messi, who became…
That cold bottle at the party feels harmless. The science says otherwise. Weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies, and nights at the bars across Nigeria all share one common theme — alcohol. At these events, alcohol flows freely and often without much discussion about its effects on the body. Research estimates that 35 million Nigerians engaged in…
Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 to reach the last 32. The Argentina captain scored twice in Dallas to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals, surpassing former Germany striker Miroslav Klose’s record of 16. The victory also secured Argentina’s place in the knockout stage of…
Manchester United have moved closer to building a new 100,000-capacity stadium after securing most of the required land near Old Trafford. Manchester United have acquired the majority of the land needed for their proposed new stadium, taking a significant step forward in plans to build a 100,000-seater venue close to their current Old Trafford home….
A deadly bandit attack in Plateau State has left at least 25 people feared dead and several properties destroyed. No fewer than 25 people are feared to have been killed after suspected bandits attacked Kawel community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to local reports, the victims included 12 security…
Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential figures in modern finance, has died at the age of 100. Alan Greenspan, who led the US Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, has died at the age of 100. His wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, said he died from complications related to…
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, setting the stage for a new UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has stepped down as leader of the Labour Party and announced plans to resign as UK prime minister once a successor is chosen. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he had informed King Charles of his decision…
