Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass
Kylian Mbappe's hopes of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or have suffered a major blow after Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday's FIFA World Cup semi-final, strengthening the teenager's claim for football's biggest individual prize.
Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships
Trump said Middle Eastern leaders persuaded him to reduce the toll just a day after he announced it — and added that he was against charging any fees for the key waterway.
World Cup: Spain name unchanged XI for semi-final against France
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz gets the nod ahead of Barcelona’s Pedri to partner Rodri at the base of the Spanish midfield.
2027: Adebutu receives 4,500 APC, ADC decampees
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2027 general elections, Hon. Dr. Oladipupo Adebutu, has declared that the PDP remains the only political party capable of returning Nigeria and Ogun State to the path of prosperity.
Kano police arrest suspected ammunition supplier to bandits, recover arms
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of attempting to supply ammunition and other items to bandits operating in parts of the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence from a resident. […]
Parents await reunion with rescued Oyo schoolchildren at LAUTECH
By Adeola Badru Parents and relatives of pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State gathered at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, on Tuesday, awaiting reunion with their loved ones. The rescued victims were taken to the facility for comprehensive medical checks and psychological […]
