Harry Kane said he was “gutted” for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon’s strike had put the Three Lions on the cusp of a first men’s World Cup final since they lifted the 1966 trophy but Lionel Messi inspired a…

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators and civil society organisations across Africa to combat terrorist financing while protecting legitimate charitable organisations from unnecessary regulatory restrictions. Speak…

Imagine this scenario: a senior manager publicly interrogates a junior employee about a minor reporting error. “Did you even think before submitting this?” he asked, voice dripping with contempt, as colleagues shifted uncomfortably in their seats. “What exactly goes through your mind when you do such sloppy work?” The …

There is no well-meaning Nigerian who is not relieved that the Oyo State kidnap saga ended happily despite the eight fatalities and the 56 agonising days it took to embrace the light at the end of what was, to all intents and purposes, a very dark chapter in Nigeria’s beleaguered history. The mass abduction, which took…

Argentina beat England 2-1 in a comeback semi-final 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…

Gunmen k!ll community security guard in Plateau Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt for suspected gunmen following the k!lling of a community sentry in Gwom Village, Rim District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026 when troops …

Argentina will now play Spain in the final of the 2026 World Cup, following their stunning comeback win against England on Wednesday night. The defending champions looked to be heading out after Anthony Gordon’s opening goal in the second half. But Albiceleste, inspired by their talisman Lionel Messi, fought back to wi…

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…

GistReel Argentina booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after coming from behind to defeat 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 sid…

Winning the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate achievement in football. Defending that title, however, has proven even more difficult. In the tournament’s nearly century-long history, only two countries have successfully retained the World Cup trophy, while several others have come agonisingly close. With defending champio…

Argentina defeats England 2 - 1 to reach 2026 World Cup Final Argentina have secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium. The reigning world champions produced another spectacular comeback to overcome the Three Lions, extending th…

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A Twitter/X account posted a detailed forecast about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final back in 2021, and it stayed buried for yearsEverything changed after Spain won their semifinal and booked a spot in the final, making one part of the old post line up The years-old tweet resurfaced on social media and blew up as fans deb…

Former Nigerian International, John Obi Mikel, has raised a question about Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semi-final fixture with England. The former Chelsea midfielder raised the question while warning England that they will have to do more to try and stop Messi when they face Argentina on Tuesday night. …

A former member of the Jigawa State House of Assembly who represented Dutse Constituency, Hon. Musa Sule Dutse, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged injustice and bias in the party’s reconciliation process. In a resignation letter obtained by DAILY POST, dated July 15, 2026, and address…

Spain on Tuesday became the fourth country in the history of the FIFA World Cup to reach a final, conceding just one goal. The La Roja conceded just one goal against Belgium in the quarter-final stage, before reaching the final, thanks to a 2-0 win against France. The other countries to achieve this feat are the Nether…

EFCC secures final forfeiture of University, radio station, and 46 other properties linked to Malami The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal G…

R Kelly officially asks President Trump to end his 30-year prison sentence for s 3x crimes Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly has officially asked President Donald Trump to end his 30-year prison sentence for s3x crimes. The disgraced 59-year-old music artist, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted of fede…

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 …

Police rescue kidnapped 5-year-old girl, arrest two suspects in Oyo The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a five-year-old kidnap victim, Fikayo Gbemiga and arrested two suspects. The suspects, Seyi Adegboye and Adefemi Adegboye, abducted the minor from her residence in the Iyana Offa area of Ibadan on July 3, 2026. …

The Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, on Wednesday adjourned indefinitely its judgment in two separate suits challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections for two federal constituencies in the state. The decision followed the conclusion of arguments by c…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has confirmed eight rabies cases and two deaths in the territory, urging residents to vaccinate their dogs and cats to curb the virus' spread. The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCTA confirmed the rabies outbreak on Wednesday in Abuja. The Direct…

Spain star, Lamine Yamal's mansion in Barcelona hit by attempted burglary while playing at the World Cup An attempted burglary at the home of Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was foiled just hours after he helped Spain book only the second FIFA World Cup final appearance in the nation's history.Yamal, 19, played …

Students gather to watch as lecturer who allegedly attempted to have s£x with student in lab is arrested (video) Students gathered to watch as lecturer who allegedly attempted to have s£x with student in lab is arrested by the police. The incident occurred in a tertiary institution in Anambra State. Students claim that…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday visited the flood-hit Ogombo community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area to assess the impact of recent flooding and interact with affected residents. The governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Wa…