- 2026 World Cup Coverage
Canada thrash Qatar 6-0 as Kone injury sparks concern
By Tosin Omojola Canada’s first-ever FIFA World Cup finals victory was overshadowed by a serious injury to midfielder Ismael Kone as they cruised to a commanding 6-0 win over nine-man Qatar in Vancouver. The distressing incident occurred in the second half with Canada already leading 3-0 and enjoying a numerical advantage. Kone and Qatar’s Assim Madibo challenged for the same…
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30,000 Ogun HIV patients receive free care, says Abiodun
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that more than 30,000 residents living with HIV are currently receiving free anti-retroviral therapy, counselling, and support services in health facilities across the state. Abiodun made this known on Thursday in Abeokuta during the commissioning of the Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency. He…
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Messi breaks silence amid father’s health concerns
By Tosin Omojola Lionel Messi’s family said his father, Jorge Messi, is under medical supervision and recovering well from a health issue. In a statement on Thursday, the family said Jorge Messi is making positive progress and asked for privacy. The update follows speculation about his health after Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria. Messi, 38, became emotional during…
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Switzerland crush 10-man Bosnia to go top
By Tosin Omojola Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice as Switzerland defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 to move closer to a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 after a dramatic final 20 minutes. The breakthrough came in the 74th minute when Manzambi met a knockdown inside the penalty area with a first-time volley that beat Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj. The…
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South Africa snatch vital point in Group A clash
By Tosin Omojola South Africa drew 1-1 with Czechia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A clash at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday. Bafana Bafana looked set for a second straight defeat after Michal Sadilek gave Czechia an early lead in the sixth minute. South Africa gradually improved and created chances through Oswin Appollis, Khuliso Mudau and Teboho Mokoena but…
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LASHMA moves to curb abuse of Ilera Eko Scheme
…to tighten health insurance rules from August ..as enrollees hit 1.5 million The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has announced plans to implement policy changes to the Lagos State Health Scheme from August 1, 2026, aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the Social Health Insurance Programme and safeguarding vulnerable residents who genuinely cannot afford health insurance premiums or the…
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Lagos hosts Nigeria’s commonwealth games selection trials
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria will stage the 2026 National Trials for the Commonwealth Games from June 20 to 22 at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex in Lagos. The three-day championship will serve as the official selection event for athletes seeking to qualify for and represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The trials…
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Heavy gunfire reported at Niamey International Airport
Gunfire erupted early on Thursday at the airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, residents told AFP, several months after a major jihadist attack at the facility. “I heard the first shots around 6 o’clock (0500 GMT). The shooting was coming from the airport entrance” and was continuing two hours later, a resident told AFP by telephone. Another resident confirmed the gunfire…
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2027: Focus Southeast, when ethnic nationalism will not be enough – by Seye Oladejo
As the countdown to the 2027 general elections gradually gathers momentum, political actors across the country are once again recalibrating strategies, building alliances and testing narratives they hope will resonate with the Nigerian electorate. In the Southeast, there appears to be a growing temptation to return to the familiar and emotionally charged rhetoric of ethnic nationalism as a pathway to…
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Governors reaffirm push for state police, power reforms
The governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing power sector reforms and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity across the country. They also reiterated their support for the establishment of state police as part of broader constitutional and governance reforms aimed at strengthening security and improving service delivery. The resolutions…
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