Author: Vincent Osuwo

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a strong ally of US President Donald Trump, has passed away at the age of 71. He passed away on Saturday night due to a “brief and unexpected illness”, as stated by his office. Elected to the Senate in 2002, the South Carolina legislator was one of Washington’s key figures in foreign policy, frequently advocating for US military action abroad. Donald Trump referred to Graham as a “genuine American patriot” who would be “deeply missed”. Graham had recently come back from Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday. No health issues were…

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has warned against the unauthorised use of public roads for street parties in the state. This warning comes after the taskforce ended the use of public roads in organising a street party in the Yaba area of the state. According to a statement issued by Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Taskforce, its operatives prevented “what could have resulted in a major traffic gridlock along Lawani Street, off University Road, Yaba, where an entire lane of the roadway had been illegally cordoned off for a private anniversary celebration.” The…

FIFA has determined that France captain Kylian Mbappe leads Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the Adidas Golden Boot competition despite scoring the same amount of goals after the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. Mbappe recaptured the top place after scoring his eighth goal of the tournament in France’s quarterfinal win against Morocco, bringing his total to eight goals and three assists. Messi has eight goals but two assists behind the French attacker, putting the Argentina captain in second place. Erling Haaland of Norway is third with seven goals after scoring twice against Brazil in the quarter-finals, while England’s Jude Bellingham…

No fewer than 16 people were reportedly killed by armed herders in the Nobi community, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a local source, the attackers invaded the village in the early hours of Sunday, unleashing fear. Angered by the situation, community youths and women marched through Otukpo’s principal avenues, including the Och’Idoma palace, to condemn the deaths. As of the time of reporting this article, protestors have shut off all gates to the historic town, including the Enugu-Otukpo and Makurdi-Otukpo routes. One of the demonstrators, Comfort Inalegwu, told our correspondent in a phone chat on Sunday…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria while travelling with her three-year-old son. According to the NDLEA, the suspect was arrested on Monday, July 6, 2026, during the inward clearance of passengers aboard Qatar Airways Flight QR1433 from Doha. The agency said the suspect allegedly concealed 14 large blocks of heroin in two suitcases and initially denied travelling with any checked-in luggage. In a statement released on Sunday by the agency’s Director of…

Argentina will meet England in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup following a thrilling triumph against Switzerland in scorching Kansas City. Julian Alvarez resolved a disputed game in extra time with an extraordinary moment, bending an impregnable 25-yard shot beyond Swiss goalie Gregor Kobel to arrange the clash with Thomas Tuchel’s team—a contest that will be broadcast live on the BBC. Switzerland experienced heartbreak after valiantly defending with only 10 men in a dramatic second half. Star forward Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation after a review by the video assistant referee. Embolo seemed to be…

Jude Bellingham once again became England’s hero by scoring two goals, leading the Three Lions to a 2-1 victory over Norway after extra time, ending Norway’s impressive streak and advancing to the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. In their inaugural quarter-final, Andreas Schjelderup propelled Norway to an unexpected advantage in the intense Miami heat. However, Bellingham, who also scored twice in a notable 3-2 victory against Mexico in the round of 16, created a magical moment to level the score right before half-time. Norway’s second goal was controversially ruled out after a VAR review in the second half due to…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has defended her popular statement about empowering women via petty trade. She spoke on Saturday at the National Community Food Bank Programme’s opening in Lokoja, Kogi State. In June, the First Lady proposed that women be empowered with government funds to create companies such as frying akara, roasting maize, and processing kuli-kuli. Nigerians, especially the Yoruba Union (Ìgbìnmọ́ Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá), criticised the comment, claiming it trivialised Nigerian women’s hardships. Tinubu defended the Renewed Hope Initiative’s grassroots empowerment initiative during his clarification on Saturday. The First Lady directed her plea to Nigeria’s entertainment sector, encouraging young stars…

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has reportedly died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for Bafana Bafana at the World Cup. Adams played in all three of Bafana Bafana’s group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, Gayton McKenzie, said in a statement. “South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents,…

The Labour Party has announced Hajia Bintu Konto as their vice presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, running with the party’s presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzo Okereke. Ken Asogwa, LP National Publicity Secretary, confirmed this in a statement made in Abuja on Saturday. He said, “The decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and reflected our commitment to presenting a ticket that embodies competence, integrity, inclusiveness, patriotism and proven capacity for public service. “Her experience in governance engagement, humanitarian coordination, women’s empowerment and public policy, as well as her fluency in English, Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa, Fulani and Bura, would strengthen the…