- 2026 World Cup Coverage
Heroic Vozinha inspires Cape Verde to famous World Cup upset
By Tosin Omojola Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was overcome with emotion after helping his country secure a historic 0-0 draw against World Cup favourites Spain in their opening Group H match at Atlanta Stadium. As the final whistle sounded, cameras captured the 40-year-old veteran in tears as the significance of the result began to sink in. The draw marked one…
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Egypt hold Belgium to stunning World Cup draw
By Tosin Omojola Egypt opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a spirited performance, holding Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their Group G opener on Monday night at Seattle Stadium. The Pharaohs took the lead in the 19th minute through Emam Ashour after a brilliant piece of play from Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool star, celebrating his 34th birthday,…
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Tunisia axe Coach over 5-1 Sweden defeat
By Tosin Omojola Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s humiliating 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group F match of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday night. Lamouchi’s side were outclassed by the Swedes in Monterrey, conceding four second-half goals as they suffered a crushing loss to begin their campaign on a disappointing note. The…
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Underdog Cape Verde hold Spain to shock stalemate
By Tosin Omojola Debutants Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the FIFA World Cup so far, holding Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match in Atlanta. Coming into the tournament as one of the smallest nations ever to qualify for the World Cup, Cape Verde were widely regarded as underdogs against the…
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Lagos Assembly inducts 132 new officers for excellence
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday commenced a two-day induction programme for newly recruited officers of the Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM) and the Lagos State House of Assembly as part of efforts to promote excellence, professionalism and diligence in public service. The programme, held at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium within the Assembly complex, brought…
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NSC dissolves para-sports federation boards ahead elections
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has dissolved the boards of the National Para Sports Federations with immediate effect as part of efforts to ensure a transparent, credible and seamless electoral process leading to the emergence of new leadership across the federations. The affected federations are the Amputee Football Federation, Para Athletics Federation, Para Powerlifting Federation, Para Swimming…
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NIJ makes history with double victory at 2026 FPSA
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) has recorded a historic achievement at the 2026 Future Pitcher Student Academy (FPSA), securing its first-ever victory in the prestigious pan-African marketing communications competition. Two Higher National Diploma (HND) Communication students of the institute, Favour Mbagwu and Kehinde Olatunji, emerged as joint winners after competing against 24 other students from across the continent. The…
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State Police and the future of national security – by Seye Oladejo
The passage of the State Police Bill by the House of Representatives represents one of the most consequential legislative milestones in Nigeria’s democratic journey and a major breakthrough in our nation’s battle against insecurity. For years, progressive voices across the country have argued that Nigeria’s security challenges require bold, innovative and constitutionally-backed solutions. The increasing sophistication of criminal networks, the…
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Nigeria’s future lies in innovation, digital skills – NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging innovation, digital skills, and emerging technologies to accelerate Nigeria’s transition into a globally competitive digital economy. The agency reaffirmed this commitment at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026 in Rivers State, where it participated as a key stakeholder in discussions focused on advancing technology-driven economic…
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Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with 90th-minute winner
By Tosin Omojola Manchester United winger Amad Diallo emerged as Ivory Coast’s hero, scoring a dramatic 90th-minute winner to secure a hard-fought victory over Ecuador in their FIFA World Cup Group E opener in Philadelphia. The decisive moment came in the closing stages when Amad, introduced from the bench, calmly guided the ball into the bottom corner with his left…
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