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Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has revealed his favourite moment at the World Cup for Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Lazio midfielder enjoyed a remarkable international career with the Super Eagles. He first made his mark on the global stage when he helped Nigeria finish as runners-up at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup before making his senior debut in 2012. Onazi went on to earn 53 caps for Nigeria and was a key member of the squad that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, securing the country’s third continental title and their most recent AFCON triumph till date.…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged murder and child abuse in separate incidents committed across the state. The suspects were arrested following trending videos and credible information from concerned members of the public. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Monday. Ikenga said the command intercepted a trending video of the exhumation of a corpse in Nkpor and a 10-year-old boy inflicted with various serious degrees of injuries all over his body, and has taken into custody four suspects linked to the offence. The statement read,…

Over the past year, a single figure (₦210 trillion) has dominated Senate hearings, media headlines, and public anger. It led to a former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) boss being summoned, an arrest warrant being issued, and that same warrant being scrapped within 24 hours. The inquiry began in May 2025, after lawmakers reviewed Auditor-General reports for 2019 and 2020. The Senate Public Accounts Committee then examined NNPCL’s audited financial statements prepared by external auditors, plus the records of National Petroleum Investment Management Services NAPIMS (now NNPC Upstream Investment Services), and raised questions about inconsistencies. The NNPCL told the Senate…

Tunisia’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reopened painful memories for African football supporters, Soccernet.ng reports. Played at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico, the Group F clash saw Sweden expose Tunisia’s defensive weaknesses in a result that instantly became one of the heaviest defeats suffered by an African nation at the World Cup. Across the tournament’s history, African teams have produced unforgettable performances, from Cameroon in 1990 to Morocco in 2022. However, there have also been difficult days when some of the continent’s strongest sides were completely outclassed. 2026 World Cup:…

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…