Nigerian actor and rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku has weighed in on the recent flooding across parts of Lagos, saying the situation is nothing new. In a video shared online, the actor said he finds it surprising that many residents are reacting as though flooding in Lagos just started. According to him, areas like Victoria…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing severe scrutiny as member nations prepare to vote on whether to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. The upcoming decision follows an intensive investigation into claims of sexual misconduct, which Khan continues to strongly deny. The allegations were brought forward by an ICC employee, Sarah, a Malaysian lawyer who…
Minister of Works David Umahi has disclosed that Mary Habila, the nurse who died at his residence in Ebonyi State, complained of a nosebleed during a phone conversation with her boyfriend shortly before her death. Umahi made the disclosure on Thursday, July 16, during a press conference in Abuja convened to provide updates on road…
Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy has claimed that Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi used a traditional ointment they referred to as “juju cream” to recover from physical setbacks during their time with the Foxes. Vardy made these disclosures during a recent episode of his podcast, Jamie Vardy’s Having a Party. The 39-year-old…
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…
