Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Côte d’Ivoire defeated Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to advance to the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, ending the Caribbean nation’s remarkable tournament run. The former Arsenal forward, now at Villarreal, opened the scoring after just seven minutes in Philadelphia before adding a second…
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana have answered their critics after securing a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday. The win saw South Africa finish second in Group A behind co-hosts Mexico, who maintained a perfect…
Ecuador produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Germany 2-1 on Thursday, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with a memorable victory in their final Group E match. The South Americans overturned an early deficit through goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata, whose late winner sparked jubilant celebrations among Ecuadorian…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than nine people have been confirmed dead, while 27 others were rescued alive following the collapse of a two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that rescue operations at the scene have…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least 235 people have been confirmed dead and more than 4,300 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela within less than a minute of each other, triggering widespread destruction and hampering rescue efforts. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquakes measured magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 and struck…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has reaffirmed its commitment to entrepreneurship development and financial inclusion with its support for the Imo State Government’s One Kindred One Business Initiative (ÓKÓBÌ), a community-driven business model designed to promote collective ownership and sustainable economic growth. The initiative, conceived by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, is rooted in the traditional…
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, securing top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup knockout stage. The Real Madrid forward continued his impressive tournament form by taking his tally to four goals in three matches, helping the five-time world champions finish…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank is set to host its annual UK Polo Day on July 4 in Windsor, United Kingdom, with proceeds from the event earmarked for the construction of classroom blocks in underserved communities across Northern Nigeria. The event is expected to bring together a diverse mix of investors, entrepreneurs, public sector leaders…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pernod Ricard Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection and the fight against counterfeiting through enhanced collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The commitment was underscored during a courtesy visit by the company’s senior management team to NAFDAC’s Lagos office, where both parties explored…
