Iran captain, Mehdi Taremi has delivered a scathing criticism of FIFA, claiming his side feels tournament organizers would prefer to see them eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. Iran’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages for the very first time hang in the balance after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt in the controversial…
The police command in Lagos has arrested a man, Samson Onilewaji, 21, after he was found with body parts, firearms, and stolen items during a stop-and-search along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspect was intercepted in an unregistered commercial shuttle bus carrying six occupants. She said a search of the…
The Kwara State Police Command has apprehended two suspected cultists in separate intelligence-driven operations targeting criminal networks across the Ilorin metropolis. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday. The suspects, identified as 33-year-old Abdullahi Omotoho and Abdullahi Kawu, popularly known as “B-Red,” were…
…reinforces Commitment to Nigeria’s Industrial Growth A new chapter has begun for Lafarge Africa Plc as the company officially unveiled its new corporate identity and name—HBM Nigeria Plc. The transition marks a significant milestone in the company’s transformation journey and strategic alignment with its new shareholder structure. The change…
Cape Verde have written a remarkable chapter in FIFA World Cup history after becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage of the tournament after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia in their group stage finale in Houston on Friday. The island nation, with a population of just over 600,000, secured qualification…
A touching video making the rounds online shows a father helping his visually impaired son experience the Portugal vs. Uzbekistan match in a remarkable way. Using a tactile football board, the father guided his son’s hands across the pitch layout throughout the game, helping him follow every movement of the ball in real time. When…
A married woman has sparked reactions online after revealing that several women allegedly slid into her husband’s DMs shortly after they announced their engagement. In a video, she claimed the messages started coming in immediately after she began posting her fiancé on social media while they were preparing for their wedding. According to her, some…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged possession of a human skull exhumed from a family grave in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Ojelabi said the incident was reported to the police on June 17 by a…
Retired Major General John Enenche has called for increased personnel, resources and stronger collaboration to improve Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, warning that terrorist groups are continually adapting their tactics. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Enenche described the insurgents as ruthless and alleged that he had received information suggesting they were now arming…
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said education and poverty alleviation are the most effective long-term solutions to Nigeria’s growing insecurity. According to The Sun on Saturday, June 27, 2026, Gumi made the remarks in a Facebook post, arguing that addressing the root causes of insecurity requires sustained investment in education and deliberate efforts…
