Author: Opalim Lifted

Croatia veteran Luka Modric scored against Italy to become the oldest goal-scorer ever at a European Championship. Modric, who is 38 years, 289 days old, claimed the opening goal on a rebound in the 55th minute, within a minute of having a penalty saved by Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The previous record weas held by Ivica Vastic, who was 38 years, 257 days old when he scored for Austria against Poland at Euro 2008. Croatia realistically needs to beat Italy to stay in the tournament.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Saad Abubakar III, stated that it would take decades of uncertainty to curb banditry in northern Nigeria. The Sultan advised north-west geopolitical leaders to challenge bandits and insurgents to overcome the menacing security challenge in northern Nigeria. The President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) stated this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State on Monday. “What we must do is challenge these bandits because we all know the consequences of banditry and insurgency on our lives. But it will take decades to get out of it, if…

Shoprite Mall has announced its intention to cease operation in one of its Abuja branches on June 30, 2024. The branch is located at Novare Central Mall, Wuse Zone 5. A staff at Shoprite who pleaded anonymity also confirmed the report, saying, “Yes, it is true; we just heard it here too.” This was contained in a circular signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Folakemi Fadahunsi, on behalf of the retail supermarket and obtained by Chronicle NG on Monday. The popular mall (shoprite) attributed its decision to a thorough evaluation of the store’s financial situation and the current business…

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has alleged a plot to use her name to fight political battles. Okonjo-Iweala cautioned those behind the act to desist from misusing her name for their political ends. She was reacting to a remark that Nigeria’s debt profile hit N24 trillion in two months for the first time in the country’s history. A Facebook post quoted Okonjo-Iweala as saying: “Nigeria’s debt, for the first time in history, has risen to 24 trillion in just 2 months, even after removing subsidy, which is unbelievable. “I called several times to help…

A powerful explosion set a lithium battery factory on fire in South Korea on Monday, killing at least 16 people, local fire officials said. Following the incident, a search and rescue operation is ongoing for five others who remain missing. The fire, which has largely been extinguished, ripped through a factory run by battery manufacturer Aricell in Hwaseong, a major industrial cluster about 90 minutes southwest of the capital Seoul. The blaze began after a series of battery cells exploded inside a warehouse with some 35,000 units, said Kim Jin-young, a local fire official. What had triggered the explosion remains…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have suspended their planned protest over the continued police blockade at local government area secretariats. Chairmen of the labour centres said the suspension followed reports of plans by some individuals to incite violence under the guise of being labour members. At a joint press briefing in Port Harcourt on Sunday, NLC Chairman Alex Agwanwor urged the police to apprehend anyone who protests in the union’s name on Monday. He advised members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), who initially proposed the protest, to…

Maximilian Araujo, Darwin Nunez and Matias Vina scored as Uruguay beat Panama 3-1 in their Copa America Group C match in Florida on Sunday. Uruguay’s win saw them move level with the United States on three points. The US beat Bolivia 2-0 in the day’s other Group C match. The La Celeste, who have won the Copa America a joint record 15 times, were rewarded for their blistering early pace when Araujo fired home a sublime curling effort from the edge of the area in the 16th minute. Panama grew into the match after the break and wasted several chances…

Substitute Niclas Fullkrug scored a late equaliser for Germany as they rescued a draw with Switzerland to top Group A. The Swiss thought they were going through to the last 16 as group winners after an early goal from Dan Ndoye until Fullkrug headed in the equaliser. There was an outburst of celebration from home supporters behind the goal as Germany maintained their unbeaten start to Euro 2024. It was a blow to Switzerland, who had defended resolutely for more than 90 minutes but they still progress to the knockout stages. “At the end I think this point is well…

Nollywood veteran Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O Kanayo, has revealed his ambition to remain active in the film industry until he reaches the age of 90. The 62-year-old actor shared his aspirations in a preview of an upcoming episode of the Honest Bunch podcast. Kanayo also voiced concerns about what he sees as the “influx of untalented women” into Nollywood. The actor and producer did not shy away from addressing other issues plaguing the industry, including drug abuse and homosexuality. “Many girls are desperate to act. You don’t come to Nollywood to learn how to act. Acting…

Farooq Oreagba, a Nigerian businessman and managing director of NG Clearing Limited, has disclosed in an interview that he has been living with cancer of the bone, which is incurable, for 10 years. Oreagba spoke on the Arise TV Morning Show on Sunday, days after he was crowned “King of Steeze”, for captivating audiences with his style at the 2024 Ojude Oba festival, an annual event in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Stating that he was diagnosed with cancer of the bone in February 2014, Oreagba disclosed he had a transplant in August of the same year, adding, “I did chemotherapy…