Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has credited her parents’ guidance and support for helping her qualify as a chartered accountant at the age of 16. According to TheCable on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Okundaye said her parents encouraged her to begin the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Accounting Technicians Scheme (ATS)…
Chelsea are expected to explore alternative midfield targets after missing out on Granit Xhaka, with Sunderland reportedly refusing to negotiate a transfer for their captain. According to Football London on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Chelsea’s reported £8 million bid was well below the fee Sunderland paid to sign Xhaka last year, making a deal…
Bukola Daramola, the 63-year-old Queen of Ikerin-Opin in Kwara State, has recounted the kidnapping attack that claimed the life of 14-year-old Kola Aina, a boy she described as her grandson. Speaking to The PUNCH, Daramola said Kola was killed during an attack by suspected gunmen at a children’s anniversary programme held at a church…
Ozonna Soludo, the son of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, filmed himself dancing to a song that shames politicians and their supporters. The song calls individual politicians and their spokesmen by name. “Tinubu shame unto you, all power belongs to Jesus,” the song begins. Ozonna sings along to parts of the song and when it…
A 40-year-old female farmer, Mrs. Hudung Luka, was k!lled and another woman injured after gunmen attacked farmers in Rinyan village, Tahoss community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026 while the victims were working on their farm. The assailants reportedly opened…
The president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, has condemned remarks made by Paraguay football legend José Luis Chilavert ahead of France’s Round of 16 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing them as racist and a disgrace. Chilavert, 60, sparked controversy after commenting on social media that Paraguay would face “a squad…
Calls are mounting for FIFA to review the performance of referee Ilgiz Tantashev after he failed to issue a yellow card to any Paraguay player during their ill-tempered 1-0 defeat to France national football team in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Uzbek official came under intense criticism from football…
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned that flooding across parts of Nigeria could continue until September, with conditions expected to worsen in August if preventive measures are not implemented. The agency’s Director-General, Umar Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with Sunday Vanguard through Emmanuel Tuna, the head of NiHSA’s Geographic Information System and Remote…
Three members of a local vigilante group were reportedly killed on Saturday night after suspected gunmen attacked Sabon-Layi community in Gwol District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. Vanguard reported that the attack, which reportedly occurred at about 10 p.m., has heightened concerns over the persistent insecurity affecting communities in the area. According to community…
Catholics in Massachusetts are mourning the unexpected de@th of a priest, originally from Nigeria, who recently told parishioners that his ministry would be ending and that he would soon be sent back to Africa. Rev. Benjamin Okwy Madu, known as Father Ben, di£d Thursday evening, July 2, at age 54 after serving Holy Family Parish…
