Omoyele Sowore, the presidential flagbearer for the African Action Congress (AAC), has asserted that President Bola Tinubu is deeply intimidated by his strong connection with everyday Nigerians at the community level. The activist shared this view on Thursday, July 16 during a media chat outside the courtroom. This followed a warning from the Federal…
Chelsea have deleted a social media post featuring midfielder Enzo Fernández following a backlash from supporters during England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The Premier League club had shared a post celebrating Fernández while he was representing Argentina in the World Cup, but it was removed after drawing criticism from fans, many of whom…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a father for allegedly inflicting grievous bodily harm on his 10-year-old daughter in Owo Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 16, 2026 said the suspect Amos Paul, used a hot…
Argentina’s national team has sought to distance itself from responsibility for displaying a banner asserting the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands after its World Cup semi-final victory over England, as FIFA said it is reviewing reports from the match. The controversy followed Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England, after players celebrated on the pitch with…
Argentina defender Cristian Romero has said former England international Gary Neville, not England manager Thomas Tuchel or goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, played an unexpected role in motivating Argentina during its 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory. According to the Daily Express, Tuchel faced criticism over his tactics and second-half substitutions after England surrendered a lead provided by…
Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has backed Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens following Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final exit to Spain, urging critics not to blame the 24-year-old for the defeat. According to Metro, Lammens came on after first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffered an injury. Belgium equalised through Charles De Ketelaere after Fabian Ruiz had opened the…
Anti-corruption advocate Muktar Modibbo has said court-ordered asset forfeitures should not be seen as the ultimate measure of success in Nigeria’s fight against corruption, stressing that preventing corruption is more important than recovering assets after the fact. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Modibbo said forfeiture orders demonstrate that legal institutions are taking action…
Social media users have reacted to comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the death of Mary Habila after her body was found at a staff chalet within the country home of Minister of Works David Umahi in Ebonyi State. In a post shared on his official X account on Thursday, Atiku criticised the…
A resident of Olowa community in Kogi State, Danladi Isah, has recounted how residents tried to rescue students after bandits attacked Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, but arrived after the gunmen had fled with some victims. Speaking to News Central TV on Thursday, Isah said residents rushed to the school after hearing gunfire, hoping to confront…
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has promoted academy defender Landon Emenalo to first-team training as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. According to the Evening Standard, the 18-year-old joined the senior squad earlier this week as Alonso assesses players during pre-season. Landon is the son of former Super Eagles defender Michael Emenalo, who represented Nigeria…
