Suspected bandits launched a series of attacks across three communities in Sabon Birni LGA between Thursday evening and Friday morningSecurity forces repelled an earlier invasion attempt at Unguwan Lalle, but the bandits redirected their assault to neighbouring villagesA community leader confirmed the killings came ami…

…telephoned the FIFA chief to lobby for a review of the red card handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun earlier in the tournament-a move that raised eyebrows across the sporting world.FIFA is also keeping a close eye on atmospheric conditions. A weather warning has been issued for the New York and New Jersey ar…

…video to announce it. The Green Crocodiles confirmed the arrival of the experienced striker in a social media post on Friday."Welcome to our family, Kelechi Iheanacho ðŸ'šðŸ¤," the club wrote on X.Iheanacho joins Bursaspor after failing to reach an agreement with Scottish champions Celtic over a new contract. The 29-…

…determine whether the law complies with France's constitution and may uphold, amend or strike down parts of the legislation. The proposal has faced strong opposition from several conservative politicians, including Senate President Gerard Larcher and former Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.Supporters, however, hailed…

…Brazil’s all-time leading scorer added a comment: three laughing/crying emojis. The striker returned in January 2025 to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi club Al-Hilal, and his contract runs out in December. After undergoing left-knee surgery late last year, Neymar played in only eight of the 19 matches Santos contest…

…for the assassination of US President Donald Trump.The group cited the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy head of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), as the justification for the bounty.The announcement, issued on July 16, 2026, holds Trump dire…

'We are winning big in Iran' - Donald Trump says after US airstrikes hit dozens of Iranian targets in sixth night of new attacks US airstrikes have hit dozens of Iranian targets in the sixth night of new attacks. The attacks come after US President Donald Trump had threatened to begin targeting Iranian infrastructure,…

Deadly US strikes overnight hit an airport, a railway station in the port city of Bandar Abbas and two bridges in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said Friday. “Three explosions were heard around the airport and at least one American enemy projectile hit Iranshahr airport,” in the southeast,…

…Jorgensen, defenders Axel Disasi and Benoît Badiashile, winger Alejandro Garnacho and striker Liam Delap as surplus to requirements.According to Portuguese publication A Bola, the five players have been granted permission to seek moves away from Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window. The group is estimated…

…injuries - Footballer, Jamie Vardy claims (video) Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy has claimed that Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi used a traditional ointment they referred to as "juju cream" to recover from physical setbacks during their time with the Foxes.Vardy made these disclosures during…

…defendant ass@ulted the deceased by slapping and pushing him, causing him to fall and strike his head on a concrete surface. The deceased sustained fat@l injuries and was subsequently confirmed de@d. In its judgment delivered in Suit No. FCT/HC/CR/330/2024, the Court held that although the unlawful act of the defendant…

…Concern in 2025 over allegations of Christian persecution, and after a US missile strike on Nigerian territory on Christmas Day drew tension between both countries. The two nations have since entered a security partnership targeting terrorist groups in the north.

…the notes were written in English, Talk Sport reports. For Fernandez, whose long-range strike had cancelled out England’s opener, Pickford had simply noted that he expected the midfielder to place his shot down the middle. Fernandez reportedly reacted with visible relief on realising his usual routine had been read cor…

…to widen disruptions to regional energy exports following a fresh wave of US military strikes on Iranian targets. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz would remain shut until the United States ended what it described as its “acts of aggression”, warning that Tehran could also block other regional oil a…

…comeback from Argentina as Enzo Fernandez levelled with a wonderful 85th-minute strike from distance before substitute Martinez headed in a 92nd-minute winner.Legit.ng reports that the assessment of England's latter approach to the game places responsibility firmly on the manager rather than the players, who were consi…

…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 dramatic turnaround in Atlanta. He set up Enzo Fernandez, who blasted home from outside the area, and…

…foreign intervention. Yet, when one month later the U.S. launched some precision strikes against ISIS-linked terrorists in Sokoto, the same characters turned around to endorse an actual foreign military action on Nigerian soil. Since then, Americans have put boots on the ground and the Tinubu administration is brandish…

…she continued, referring to the late soccer legend Diego Maradona and current star striker Lionel Messi. “Go Argentina! Because until our very last breath, we will keep claiming what is ours!” she wrote, echoing a popular anthem sung by Argentine fans during the tournament. Villarruel’s father fought in the 1982 Falkla…

…see how that develops." The offer comes after an impressive campaign by the Super Eagles striker, who played a key role in Celtic's successful 2025/2026 Scottish Premiership title-winning season. Iheanacho scored seven league goals during the campaign, making important contributions as Celtic secured another domestic c…

Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has explained why Spain defeated France 2-0 in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final encounter. According to Ibrahimovic, Spain wanted the win more than France, adding that they took command of the game for the entire duration of the match. Speaking on Fox Sports, the former Barcelon…

Former Arsenal striker, Ian Wright, has blamed France players for their 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Wright, speaking on ITV, claimed that structure trumped individuality in the game. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored for Spain as they eased into the final, where they will play Engl…

…into the wall of French players.Kylian Mbappé was in France's starting lineup after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco. Mbappé scored his eighth goal against Morocco and entered the semifinals even with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.The 3…

…scored twice in Argentina's 2-1 victory over England, first with the controversial strike that became known as the "Hand of God" before producing a remarkable solo effort widely regarded as the "Goal of the Century." Carmando, who spent more than three decades on Napoli's medical staff, said his relationship with Marad…

…says Trump's World Cup red card intervention affected USA before Belgium defeat US striker Folarin Balogun has admitted the controversy surrounding the suspension of his World Cup ban affected the USA before their last-16 defeat to Belgium. The USA striker became the focus of one of the World Cup's biggest controversie…

…financial capacity to enter into new contracts. The news comes months after Ronaldo's strike over what he viewed as a lack of investment in the club, despite earning £488,000 a day. The Portugal captain was reportedly dissatisfied with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund's (PIF) backing of the club, particularly as…