Lionel Messi finally addressed the famous 2007 photo showing him bathing baby Lamine Yamal, calling the coincidence insaneBoth Argentina and Spain stars had stayed silent on the viral image until their paths crossed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalMessi praised Yamal as a fantastic player while admitting he hopes Spain…

…Recovers 4.69 Million Litres of Stolen Crude, Refined Products as Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Production Quota By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy says it dismantled 48 illegal refinery sites, recovered about 4.698 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products, and arrested more than 91 suspec…

The Naira on Friday continued appreciating against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market to end the week on a good note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened further on Friday to N1,380.19 per dollar from N1,381.53 exchanged on Thursday. This means that the Na…

Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech, has listed two major reasons why England lost 2-1 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final fixture earlier this week. Argentina came from behind to beat the Three Lions and qualify for the World Cup final. However, Cech believes England lost against Argentina because their man…

The European Union on Friday expressed its concern about the Israeli government's decision to allocate significant new funding to settlement expansion in Palestinian territories. The alliance said the development will further entrench settlements in the West Bank and break Palestinian communities, leaving them exposed …

DSS rescues abducted Nasarawa varsity Dean, arrests female suspect and accomplice The Department of State Services (DSS) has rescued the abducted Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Samuel Okunsebor, less than 48 hours after he was kidnapped by armed men in Nasarawa …

Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 earthquake which triggered tsunami alert A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, July 17, triggering a tsunami alert along sections of the Pacific coast and causing panic across the region.According to the United States Geological Sur…

Oyo state is vulnerable to human trafficking due to border with Benin Republic - NAPTIP The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has identified Oyo State as a major source, transit and destination point for human trafficking, warning residents to be cautious of fake job offers, scholar…

I feel ashamed on behalf of men in 2026 - BBNaija star, Uriel reacts after receiving bizarre DM from admirer Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has expressed shock after sharing a strange direct message she received from a male admirer. The reality star posted a screenshot of the message, in which the admir…

FIFA respond to fears World Cup final could be in doubt due to wildfire smoke The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will go ahead as scheduled despite severe air pollution warnings affecting parts of New Jersey and New York.Health officials issued air quality alerts after smoke from ongoing wildfire…

Woman's post about her husband policing her weight just weeks after giving birth sparks backlash A woman's post about her husband has gone viral, with many expressing concern about her wellbeing. The woman narrated how her husband decided to marry her only after seeing photos of her mother and sisters and noticing that…

Mum arrested after 2-year-old boy fatally shot himself after finding gun in sofa A two-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm he reportedly found hidden between the cushions of a couch at a home in Highland, Southern California.According to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, the …

Mob k!lling: Four arrested as police exhume body of 21-year-old man lynched over alleged theft of chickens and eggs in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal mob k!lling of a 21-year-old man, Emmanuel Effiong. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon Jo…

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah reaches agreement to join Turkish club Besiktas Mohamed Salah has reached a verbal agreement to join Turkish side BeÅŸiktaÅŸ following his departure from Liverpool. The Egyptian legend is expected to sign a one-year contract, with an option for a further year, with the Turkish club shortl…

Woman gives public warning to her husband of the consequences he will face if she brings him over to Canada and he betrays her A married woman who lives in Canada has given her husband the conditions he would have to meet before she helps him relocate from Nigeria to Canada. She also warned of what would happen if he b…

DJ Spinall stopped his live set at a New Jersey festival to publicly celebrate Wizkid's birthday in front of a massive crowdThe Nigerian DJ counted down before leading the audience in a birthday song for the Afrobeats star, who was not at the eventA video of the heartwarming moment went viral, with fans calling Wizkid'…

Burna Boy and Shakira have reunited once again ahead of the first FIFA World Cup final halftime showThe highlight was the heartwarming moment when the Nigerian singer lifted his female counterpartThe chemistry between the two singers has captured attention as Nigerians shared different comments Find it fast with our ne…

Popular Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has denied reports claiming he lost $4 million in an alleged Lagos property scam, describing the story as false. The rumours gained traction after a viral report alleged that the singer broke down in tears during an Instagram Live session over a fraudulent property deal. However, t…

…Mobilises Support for NDC Ahead of 2027 Polls By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ebonyi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Prof. Ben Ifeanyi Odoh, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as a leader with the capacity and integr…

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to fast-track the development of their assets to support the Federal Government’s target of increasing crude oil production to two million barrels per day by 202…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja A fresh controversy has erupted over the recently passed State Police Bill after Prince Nweze Onu, Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), warned that the proposed security reform could be turned into a dangerous political weapon by state governments ahead of the…

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to protect railway infrastructure across the country. Opeifa made the pledge on Fr…

France coach, Didier Deschamps, rejected a request from his players for a night out before their 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place final with England on Saturday. According to L'Equipe, France players wanted a free evening 'as an opportunity to clear their heads' after their 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final earlier …

The Head of the Taraba State Civil Service, Dr Hamidu Ahmed Kara, has urged all casual workers across the state to apply for the ongoing recruitment exercise being conducted by the Taraba State Civil Service Commission (CSC). The appeal comes after Governor Agbu Kefas approved the recruitment of 1,800 qualified applica…

Following a heavy downpour accompanied by a windstorm that swept through several communities, three people have reportedly been confirmed dead, while houses and property worth millions of naira were destroyed in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The disaster, which occurred overnight, affected Tsohon Nguru (Ol…