After rescue of 416 captives in Borno, 11 more kidnapped women regain freedom
Barely 24 hours after the rescue of 416 residents of Ngoshe community in Borno State, abducted during an invasion by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists three months ago, a fresh wave of relief and emotion has swept across parts of the state ,as another set of captives regained freedom.
FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the tournament.
Iran says US strikes damage diplomatic efforts
“Any diplomatic process is damaged by the use of force and by resorting to unlawful actions on the ground.”
5 players favourites to win the Golden Boot at 2026 World Cup
With the expanded 48-team format offering more matches and more scoring opportunities, the race for the Golden Boot could be one of the most competitive in World Cup history.
Senator Dafinone, ex-Delta SSG Ukah not on derailed train, NRC clarifies
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has clarified that Senator Ede Dafinone and former Delta State Secretary to the State Government, Patrick Ukah, were not among the passengers on board the Warri–Itakpe train that derailed near Agbor, Delta State, on Monday. The clarification followed an earlier statement credited to the Federal Ministry of Transportation, which erroneously […]
Video: Omar Artan receives hero’s welcome in Somalia after denied entry to US
Somali referee Omar Artan received a warm welcome upon his return to Somalia after being denied entry into the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
