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Germany’s Kai Havertz, Sweden’s Yasin Ayari and United States forward Folarin Balogun are setting the early pace in the race for the adidas Golden Boot at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with each player scoring twice in their opening matches. Balogun, the 25-year-old AS Monaco striker, became the first player to score multiple goals for the United States in a FIFA World Cup match since 1930 after netting twice in the first half of the co-hosts’ 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their Group D opener at Los Angeles Stadium. Here is a Monday update curated from the FIFA website by…

Uthman Salami The first thing that hits visitors to the Oja Agbe Market in Ifo, Ogun State, is the suffocating stench from a towering dumpsite that looms over traders, buyers and residents. As residents and traders raise fears of food contamination, recurrent disease outbreaks and deadly accidents linked to the refuse-filled road, the market has become a symbol of a community trapped between neglect and survival, UTHMAN SALAMI writes It was a rain-soaked Saturday, May 29, 2026, when this reporter visited the popular farmers’ market in Oja Oba along Sholu-Kajola Road in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.…

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is suspicious of him. Oshiomhole made the remarks on the Sunday edition of MIC ON PODCAST, amid growing tensions within the Senate following the controversy generated by his recent comments on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The former Edo State governor said Akpabio harbours an unfounded bias against him despite his contributions to the ruling All Progressives Congress and President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory. He said, “Don’t forget that I was a founding governor of the APC and Deputy DG of Bola Tinubu Campaign…

The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran’s nuclear programme. Washington and Islamabad said the agreement was to be signed on Friday in Switzerland, signalling what would be a major breakthrough to ending months of war that have taken thousands of lives and roiled energy markets. Few of the details were made public, but US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz — a key conduit for global oil…

Agency Report The National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians to embrace voluntary blood donation to save more lives. Director of the agency in Jigawa, Mr Ahmad Tijjani, said this on Sunday in a message to mark the 2026 World Blood Donor Day. The day is celebrated on June 14 to recognise and appreciate the contributions of voluntary blood donors. The theme of the day is “Twenty years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors.” He said every unit of blood donated saves patients facing emergencies, stressing that Nigerians should regularly and voluntarily donate blood to save lives. According to Tijjani,…

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has reportedly responded to efforts by fellow Nigerian star Victor Osimhen to convince him to join Turkish champions Galatasaray ahead of the 2026/27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray are said to be exploring a move for Lookman as they prepare to defend the Süper Lig title they won in the 2025/26 campaign. The Istanbul giants finished top of the league to secure a fourth consecutive championship and a record-extending 26th league crown. The interest in Lookman comes amid uncertainty over his future at Atlético Madrid. Reports suggest the Spanish side could consider offers despite the Nigerian…

Oluwatobi Oyewo is the youngest of the five sons of legendary actor, scholar and cultural icon, Kola Oyewo, who died on Friday aged 80. In this interview with WALE AKINSELURE, Oluwatobi recounts his father’s final moments and values that defined his life and legacy Tell us about the final moments before your dad’s death… He passed on Friday at about 6:30pm. Two days before he died, he had been talking in a way that was mysterious. He was speaking in parables. My immediate elder brother had been in Ife for a while, taking care of him. His family stays in…

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is expected to depart Besiktas this summer after just one season, Soccernet.ng reports. Ndidi joined the Turkish side from Leicester City in an €8 million deal last summer. As a high-profile arrival, he was expected to play a pivotal role in the club’s push for the Süper Lig title. However, while Ndidi was a consistent performer, the team struggled collectively, finishing fourth — a disappointing 17 points behind champions Galatasaray. Wilfred Ndidi & players of Besiktas celebrates with fans (Photo by: ImagoxSeskimphoto) Following their underwhelming campaign, Besiktas parted ways with coach Sergen Yalçın and have…

The Christian Association of Nigeria on Sunday observed a nationwide Black Sunday in honour of victims of insecurity across the country, describing the situation as a national tragedy that has left countless families devastated by violence, terrorism, kidnapping and banditry. A message to Christians by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the observance was aimed at mourning the men, women, children, clergy, farmers, students and entire communities whose lives had been affected by the worsening security situation in the country. The association said, “Today, we are not only mourning; we are speaking with one voice. Our nation is bleeding, and…

By Favour Abalaka Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has accused Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos, of negligence and actions she said had hindered investigations into the death of her twin son, Nkanu. In a post shared on Instagram on Saturday, Adichie alleged that the hospital had engaged in conduct aimed at delaying inquiries into the circumstances surrounding her son’s death. Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of the author, died on January 7, 2026, following a brief illness. Adichie, who published a letter she said she wrote to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, stated…