Egypt secured the first FIFA World Cup victory in their history with a 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand on Sunday, moving within touching distance of a maiden appearance in the knockout stage. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet scored for the Pharaohs after Finn Surman had given New Zealand an early lead in the…
Japan moved to the brink of the FIFA World Cup last 32 with a commanding 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday, in the tournament’s 1,000th match. Ayase Ueda scored twice, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito also found the net as Japan climbed level on four points with the Netherlands at the top of Group…
Spain bounced back from their opening-day setback with a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday. The European champions, held to a surprise goalless draw by Cape Verde in their first group game, made a blistering start in Atlanta, scoring inside 10 minutes to seize control of the…
A group of Mexican teachers has ended a 20-day strike over wages and pension reforms, concluding weeks of protests that disrupted activities linked to World Cup events in Mexico City. Pedro Hernández, a representative of the CNTE teachers’ union, said the decision to return to classrooms was made in the interest of students and communities,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described fathers as heroes whose sacrifices, resilience, and unconditional love remain central to family stability and societal growth. In a goodwill message to mark the 2026 Father’s Day, Fubara paid tribute to fathers across Rivers State and Nigeria, noting that their daily efforts continue to strengthen…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday. Announcing the result at the senatorial collation centre in Bori, Rivers State, the Returning Officer, Prof. Rosemary Ogu, said Nwogu secured 46,961 votes to defeat…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said Lagos is strategically positioned as Africa’s leading geoeconomic hub, driven by strengths in trade, infrastructure, finance, technology, and human capital. Speaking on Saturday at the Geo-Economic Optimization Summit Lagos 2026 organised by the Citadel School of Government in Oregun, Sanwo-Olu said geoeconomics now defines global…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has held talks with the Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered PLC, Bill Winters, on financing opportunities to support the company’s growth ambitions and commercial transformation. The meeting, which took place at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, focused on strategies…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to remain in office until February 2027. Adeniyi’s current tenure extension was due to expire on August 1, 2026. The additional six months, according to the Presidency, is…
