…the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered an explosive display of attacking football, with teams abandoning conservative approaches in favor of relentless, high-octane offense. A dramatic rise in clinical finishing and tactical fluidity across the tournament has seen goal-scoring rates climb to his…

…maintain impressive qualifying run Nigeria finished the qualifiers with an outstanding attacking record after scoring 19 goals across two rounds. The Flamingos had reached the final qualifying stage by eliminating Guinea with an emphatic 11-0 aggregate victory. They won the first leg 5-0 away from home before recording…

…saying nine mourners, including two operatives of the commission, were abducted in the attack. He said the corpse was later abandoned around Ejule community, and has been handed over to the family for burial, while effort is being intensified to rescue the kidnap victims. "We recovered the corpse of the officer in Ejul…

…military said Saturday it hit at least 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for an Iranian attack on another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. “U.S. forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels,” the US Ce…

…by now. Can we just leave these poor children out of our dirty politics? Please. I’m not attacking anybody. I’m just appealing to us. Can we just leave the innocent children out of our madness?” he added. His remarks have since fueled conversations online, with many Nigerians agreeing that children should never bear th…

…he said. Okenile maintained that asking such questions should not be seen as an attack on the government but as a legitimate demand for accountability in a constitutional democracy. He argued that governments are assessed not only by how they prosecute alleged offenders but also by how effectively they prevent institut…

…expressed concern that while many communities in Katsina continue to face deadly bandit attacks, displacement and insecurity, government attention appeared to be directed at silencing those who criticise its response. "The government should be confronting the criminals terrorising our communities, not persecuting citiz…

…equaliser but left space at the back, allowing Lautaro Martinez to finish off a counter-attack late in the game to secure the victory. The result keeps Argentina’s hopes of retaining the World Cup alive, with Lionel Scaloni’s side now preparing for a semi-final clash against England.

…the terror groups relied on AI platforms to solve tactical challenges encountered during attacks.According to the report, one former Boko Haram commander said the group turned to AI after an assault on a military base failed because of a defensive trench. The commander explained that they asked AI tools how to modify m…

…reports from Axios and Politico said Washington had given Tehran until Saturday to cease attacks on commercial vessels and recognise the waterway as open to international shipping.The recent escalation followed accusations that Iran targeted three commercial ships it claimed had deviated from approved routes. In respon…

…to lead 28-14 at half-time.Kremer drove over before Carreras finished off a more flowing attack after a sustained spell of pressure.The hosts took a firm grip on proceedings after the restart as Piccardo sent the supporting No 8 Oviedo over for his second of the contest.Wales refused to give up and gave themselves a gl…

…of €6 million per season under his new contract. Barcelona believe Adeyemi’s pace and attacking qualities will strengthen Hansi Flick’s squad as the club prepares for the new campaign.

…was accused of targeting three vessels it said had deviated from its approved route. The attacks prompted Washington to launch a heavy round of bombing in Iran, hitting around 90 targets across the country, according to the US military. The US strikes killed 17 people, Tehran’s health ministry said Saturday, and injure…

…security efforts are yielding results, while many communities continue to grapple with attacks by terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups. ‘There’s high security in Nigeria’ – Kannywood actress, Rashida [Video]

…to dismantle the criminal infrastructure that enabled the kidnapping and prevent similar attacks,” the GOC said. He expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his strategic guidance, unwavering support and the provision of resources that contributed to the success of the operation. The GOC also thanked Oyo Sta…

…three assists in 32 appearances, establishing himself as one of Sevilla’s most reliable attacking options. His performances attracted interest from several European clubs during the summer transfer window, with Venezia eventually moving to secure his signature. Akor Adams set for Venezia move – Getty image The Italian…

…a video posted by the presidential spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga. The manner they hungrily attacked the snacks provided for them showed that they had been starved in the custody of their abductors. They nonetheless, noisily chorused their appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies for their e…

…to abandon their criminal activities and leave the region, warning that any further attacks would be strongly resisted. Oba Akanbi further stated that criminality should not be associated with any particular ethnic group, noting that every tribe has both law-abiding and criminal elements. “Crime knows no race. No tribe…

…placed threatening telephone calls, demanding money while warning that they would be attacked if they failed to comply. "The latest incident involved a complainant whose identity is withheld for security reasons, from whom the suspect allegedly demanded N500,000, threatening to unleash violence on him, his family and h…

…player Karel Snoeckx, 52, was left fighting for his life in hospital after the violent attack in Turnhout, Belgium on Saturday.Karel was out driving with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law when chaos struck. An argument reportedly broke out between the ex-midfielder and two pedestrians at the intersection of Steenweg o…

…successful rescue of pupils, teachers and other staff who were kidnapped when armed men attacked a school in Oyo State. The victims were abducted after heavily armed gunmen stormed the school, causing panic among students, teachers and residents. The attackers reportedly whisked away several pupils and members of staff…

…Macron publicly expressed support for Mbappé following what he described as racist attacks, while Paraguayan President Santiago Peña distanced himself from the senator's remarks, stating that they do not reflect the values of Paraguay. by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 5:56 PM | Share this Story

…gunfire with Boko Haram in Borno Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched coordinated attacks on two military positions in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, in the early hours of Thursday, leaving three civilians dead, according to residents and military authorities.Witnesses said the first attack occurred at a milit…

…Iran has openly sought the president's ass@ss!nation since 2020, when Trump directed the attack that killed Iranian military officer Qasem Soleimani. There have also been multiple foiled ass@ss!nation plots against Trump since an ass@ssin's bullet grazed his ear at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13,…

…in the war rather than for peace, including new operations in Ukraine or a possible attack on another European country. Some Western military analysts believe Russia would need a mandatory draft of fighting-age men to achieve the goal of taking the Donbas, a politically unpopular move Putin has been reluctant to make s…