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…
Anita Baaki, a physiotherapist and colleague of the late Mary Habila, has recounted the final moments she shared with the nurse before her death during an official trip to Ebonyi State. According to Daily Post, Baaki’s account was contained in a sworn affidavit presented before the Ebonyi State High Court on Wednesday. She said she…
Lionel Messi has said Argentina’s victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup carried significance beyond football because of the long-standing historical tensions between the two countries. According to Channels Television, the Argentina captain reflected on the match after helping his side reach the World Cup final, describing it as one of the most…
Presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International, Femi Emmanuel, has cautioned Christian leaders against commenting on political issues without a sufficient understanding of governance and Nigeria’s constitutional framework. According to Punch Newspaper, Emmanuel made the remarks during an interview on TVC News on Wednesday. While acknowledging that many pastors are genuinely concerned about Nigeria’s future, he…
