…in football history. When teams concede territory and invite pressure, Messi has consistently thrived, drifting between lines, collecting the ball in half-spaces, and creating from positions that deep defences struggle to close down without breaking their shape.The comparison most frequently raised is Sir Alex Ferguson…
…lifting the trophy in 1966. Speaking after the semi-final defeat in Atlanta, Tuchel insisted he remains committed to leading England into the home European Championship. “We keep on going with the contract until the home Euros,” he said. “I’m looking forward to that even though right now it’s difficult to look that far…
…engaged security personnel in a fierce gun battle. However, the troops successfully resisted the attack, forcing the assailants to flee after suffering heavy losses. Bakatsine said the security forces also recovered livestock that had earlier been stolen by the attackers during the raid. Despite the successful operatio…
…The Bank added that although the reforms helped Nigeria avoid a more severe economic crisis, institutional weaknesses, weak policy coordination, and inadequate budget transparency continue to pose significant risks. It warned that sustained reform implementation, backed by deeper structural measures, would be required…
…warned that there will be no easy opponents at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that the era of so-called minnows in African women’s football is over, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. As Nigeria intensify preparations for the tournament in Morocco, the reigning African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year believe…
…popularly known as Zobo, as a promising natural antimicrobial agent against multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli), the leading cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs). In a new study, the researchers demonstrated that both aqueous and ethanol extracts of Hibiscus sabdariffa inhibited the […] The post Zobo, pr…
…nation-building, in the defence of justice, and as the voice of the voiceless,” he emphasised. He also praised her commitment to mentoring younger lawyers, saying her emergence as NBA President would inspire the next generation of legal practitioners, particularly women. “I believe that Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN…
…at the top while demanding excellence at the bottom. But why does this behavior persist? Because organizational hierarchies create power imbalances that insulate senior staff from consequences. In most workplaces, accountability flows downward, not upward. Junior employees are held accountable for every mistake, every…
…be re-echoing the sentiment of APC chieftains, including Tinubu himself, who have consistently said the spike in insecurity was politically motivated. In other words, it may well be true that Makinde thinks the kidnap was politically motivated. But he won’t be the first to so insinuate. Those calling for his head on th…
…victory to eliminate the Three Lions from the 2026 FIFA World CupLionel Messi provided assists for both Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez after Anthony Gordon had given England the leadThomas Tuchel defended his decision to switch to a back five, saying England were conceding too many crossesFind it fast with our new…
France star, Rayan Cherki, has insisted that Spain were better than the Les Bleus in two areas. Cherki stated this while reacting to France’s World Cup semi-final 2-0 defeat to Spain on Tuesday. According to the Manchester City player, the La Roja were better than France in winning second balls and recovering possessio…
…England 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final, with captain Lionel Messi providing two decisive assists. England looked set to reach their first men’s World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon gave Thomas Tuchel’s side the lead early in the second half. However, Argentina mounted a late comeback as Messi’s creativity prov…
…find a solution on the pitch. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Obi Mikel also insisted that it’s impossible to stop Messi. “Gary. How do you do that? We have all tried, and we have all failed,” Obi Mikel said. “I mean, fantastic player. When we used to play Chelsea against Barcelona, it was just incredible. Ob…
Actress, Nkiru Sylvanus' husband threatens mischief makers with legal action after they insinuated his marriage has issues (video) Sammy Riches, the husband of popular actress Nkiru Sylvanus, has warned that he would take legal action against those making false claims about the state of his marriage. Videos and photos …
…of internally displaced persons to their communities. The call was made by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, during a visit to Abuja, where he held talks with senior Nigerian government officials aimed at advancing the U.S.-Nigeria strategic partnership. According to a statement iss…
…comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainfall. Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections. The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long…
Lecturer locks door and jumps window to escape after students alleged they caught him attempting to have s£x with a student (video) A lecturer was filmed running away from students who were going after him after they allegedly caught him trying to sl££p with a female student. Students claim that the lecturer, who teach…
…of Women Affairs and Social Development has appealed to members of the public to assist in identifying the family of a two-year-old girl who was found abandoned at Ramat Park in Benin City. The child, identified simply as Treasure, is of dark complexion. According to statement issued by the ministry on Tuesday, July 14…
…hurdler Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final following a consistent run in the women's 100m hurdles this season. The World record holder accumulated 28 points from five Diamond League meetings, comfortably sealing qualification for the season-ending championship set for September 4""5 in Br…
Heartbreaking video made by 20-year-old lady before taking her life following alleged rape by content creator Odogwu Asaba Here is the full video that Favor Agbro, the 20-year-old lady who was allegedly r@ped by content creator Odogwu Asaba, made before she committed su!cide. In the video, she recounted how she met the…
Activist, Joe Israel, releases video of content creator, Odogwu Asaba, pleading after his arrest for r@ping 20 year old lady who later committed su!cide Activist Joe Israel has released a video showing content creator Odogwu Asaba, pleading for settlement after he was arrested for allegedly r@ping 20 year old lady who …
…was presented to the National Assembly. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former Vice President questioned how any serious administration could earmark such a massive sum for a defunct campaign. He demanded absolute transparency regarding who inserted the…
Why Oyo's rescue model can't be replicated in the North - Ex-DSS Assistant Director-General A former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, has said the intelligence-led operation that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of…
…partners in humanitarian intervention, healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, assistance to internally displaced persons and peacebuilding across Africa. Erin disclosed that collaboration among the EFCC, SCUML, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Corporate Aff…
…and Youth Mainstreaming Adviser, Musa Dalang, commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for consistently paying the state’s counterpart funding for the programme. She appealed to the state government to sustain the initiative after its expected conclusion in December 2026 by converting it into a state agency that would preserv…