Author: Vincent Osuwo

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has surpassed Spain’s Lamine Yamal as the most successful dribbler at the 2017 FIFA World Cup. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner accomplished the feat during Argentina’s 2-1 comeback triumph over England in Wednesday’s semi-final. Messi put on another outstanding display, completing nine successful dribbles and delivering two assists as goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez clinched Argentina’s spot in the World Cup final. According to official FIFA World Cup statistics released on Wednesday, the 39-year-old now has 24 successful dribbles, surpassing Yamal’s total of 22. Vinicius Junior of Brazil is third on the list, with…

Defending champions Argentina will play Spain in the final of the 2026 World Cup, following their stunning comeback win against England on Wednesday night. The defending champions were one goal down after Anthony Gordon’s opening goal in the second half. However, Argentina, inspired by their talisman Lionel Messi, fought back to win the game. Lionel Messi rolled a pass into Enzo Fernandez to smash in the equalizer, before crossing to Lautaro Martinez to head in the winner. For the Thomas Tuchel-led England, the 60-year wait to win the World Cup continues and they will now play France in the third-place play-off. The…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the permanent forfeiture of 48 assets linked to the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled in Abuja on Wednesday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had proven the reasonable suspicion necessary by law to warrant the forfeiture of the assets. The judge determined that Malami, along with his relatives and businesses associated with the properties, did not succeed in refuting the commission’s claim that the assets were obtained through illegal activities. Prior to issuing the main ruling,…

Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised the Federal Government’s spending priorities, describing the ruling party’s “Emi Lokan” campaign slogan as the most absurd thing he has ever encountered. Falz stated this during an interview with Arise Television correspondents on Tuesday, where he took issue with government officials citing pressure on the administration as an excuse for unmet promises. The entertainer questioned the rationale behind heavy expenditure on vehicles and jets while insecurity persisted across the country. “If you look at what has been spent on acquiring new vehicles, acquiring jets, and acquiring all these things and…

Mohammed Ngoshe, a former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, disclosed how security personnel compelled the abductors of Oriire Local Government Area students and teachers in Oyo State to free their hostages by encircling their refuge and blocking their supply routes. Ngoshe, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and various security agencies for their successful rescue mission, encouraging Nigerians to recognize their contributions. He rejected the claims that the government and security agencies lacked transparency regarding the operation, asserting that the focus should be on praising the…

Popular Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has claimed that he was defrauded after allegedly paying $4 million for a property in Lagos. The singer revealed that he had just found out he had been deceived and that the home was not owned by the individual who sold it to him. He voiced the claim during a heartfelt Instagram Live session on Tuesday, where he became visibly upset while seeking assistance. While speaking in the livestream, Bella Shmurda expressed that he was heartbroken by the situation and was anxious about potentially losing the money he had worked so hard to make. “Nigeria,…

The federal government has set December 2028 as the final date for the complete shift from analogue to digital television (TV) broadcasting. Charles Ebuebu, the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, revealed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday. Ebuebu stated that the December 2028 deadline signified the last analogue switch-off. “We put a timeline for analogue switch-off. Before that time, a lot of things will be put in place. This is just phase one,” he said. He mentioned that later phases would include pay TV services, studio development, and specific production hubs…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced that midfielder Declan Rice is in good health to begin Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final versus reigning champions Argentina after overcoming an illness. During his pre-match press conference in Atlanta on Tuesday, Tuchel stated that Rice had recovered his fitness after having to leave the field at half-time in England’s quarter-final win against Norway. “Everyone is fit to start, and everyone was in training except for Jarell (Quansah), who is suspended, and Jordan Henderson,” Tuchel told reporters. Henderson will be unavailable for the match after sustaining a fractured arm in an unusual incident following England’s…

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed that terrorists kidnapped a school principal, one NECO ad hoc staff member, and four students taking the current National Examinations Council exam at Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, in the Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The event took place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, around 5:25 p.m., as the school was assaulted while students were taking the test. A declaration released on Wednesday by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Oyiza, stated, “During the event, four students, the principal of the school, and one ad hoc staff member from NECO were taken by…

French President Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to Nigeria, announced the French ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, who described the visit as a chance for both nations to assess their expanding strategic partnership and outline a new direction for future collaboration. Fonbaustier announced it during his speech at the celebration of France’s National Day on Tuesday evening in Abuja. Disclosing what he termed a scoop, the ambassador indicated that Macron’s visit would occur two years following President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Paris. He said, “Secondly, a scoop. I am pleased and honored to announce that,…