South Africa’s Qualification Hopes Hanging On Thread After Czech Draw
Teboho Mokoena’s penalty kept South Africa’s dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday.
Switzerland Thrash Bosnia-Herzegovina, Take Big Step To World Cup Last 32
Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush of goals in Los Angeles on Thursday.
End To Iran’s Nuclear Weapon Ambition, $300bn Reconstruction Aid, Details Of US-Iran Peace Deal Emerge
The United States and Iran have signed a deal to end the Middle East war, with a ceremony set for Friday in Switzerland that will mark the start of a 60-day negotiation period.
Sensitive Materials Distribution Begins Ahead Of Saturday Ekiti Election
Distribution of sensitive materials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun in Ekiti State ahead of the governorship election and a series of senatorial and federal constituency by-elections scheduled for Saturday, 20th June 2026.
Messi Equals World Cup Goals Record As Argentina Beat Algeria
Argentine forward Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament’s joint all-time top scorer on Tuesday as holders Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles with a dazzling 3-0 rout of Algeria.
Haaland Double Powers Norway To World Cup Win Over Iraq
Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years.
FG Dismisses Reports Of New Telecoms, Fuel Taxes
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting that it has adopted or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following the publication of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria.
Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards to strengthen security in Katsina
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State says President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to strengthen security operations in the state.
Mbappe hits brace as France thrash Senegal
France launched their World Championship campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Senegal on Tuesday, thanks to a second-half masterclass inspired by captain Kylian Mbappe.
Senate Dismisses ₦62.2bn Customs Audit Query, Sets Up Committee To Review 76 Remaining Cases
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has cleared the Nigeria Customs Service of allegations that it failed to remit ₦62.2bn into the Federation Account, as contained in the 2019 Audit Report of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation.