Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu has made a heartfelt plea to Nigerians for financial support after disclosing that she is facing cancer for the second time. In a video shared on social media on Tuesday, the actress revealed that she was initially diagnosed with cancer in 2023, when she had surgery and then chemotherapy in an effort to stop the illness. She asserted that doctors initially handled the condition post-treatment, but the cancer eventually recurred and has since metastasized to her bones, necessitating more extensive care, which includes radiation therapy and an additional surgery. As stated by Anijekwu, recent medical tests…

The Nigerian Army has reported the surrender of two high-ranking terrorist leaders to Operation HADIN KAI troops in Borno State, stating that the individuals have supplied crucial intelligence anticipated to support current efforts against insurgents in the North-East. The announcement of the development was made on Tuesday through a statement from the acting media information officer at Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Capt. Mohammed Goni. The Army reports that the two commanders gave themselves up to Sector 2 troops in Geidam on July 4, 2026, and reached Maiduguri at roughly 7:30 p.m. on July 5, where…

The Lagos State Government has captured 396 beggars in a fresh crackdown on street begging, stating that those seized will be profiled, given appropriate aid, and repatriated to their home states. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, confirmed this in a statement posted on his X page on Tuesday. According to Wahab, operatives from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, also known as the KAI Corps, arrested the beggars as part of the state’s ongoing campaign to clean up the environment and combat illegal activities. He said, “A total of 396 beggars were apprehended by operatives of…

FIFA and French President Emmanuel Macron have rallied around Kylian Mbappé, criticizing racist remarks made by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a tweet on his X account, Macron slammed Amarilla’s “racist attacks” on the France captain and underlined the country’s support for him. “Another goal for Kylian Mbappé. Against racism this time. All my support. When words defile, our values respond: dignity, respect, and fraternity. @KMbappe,” Macron wrote. FIFA President Gianni Infantino also condemned the senator’s remarks, emphasizing the importance of football’s unity in the fight against racism. “All of football and society stand…

Kylian Mbappe has condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla as a “despicable woman” for racial remarks she made about him during France’s World Cup victory against Paraguay. In a post on his X account on Monday, Mbappe accused Amarilla of racism and claimed her actions had overshadowed Paraguay’s World Cup campaign. “Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position. You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition. “Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your…

Cristiano Ronaldo stated that his Euro 2016 victory with Portugal holds the same significance for him as a World Cup championship, as he contemplated the conclusion of his World Cup career after the Round of 16 exit to Spain on Monday. Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in Arlington, Texas, thanks to a last-minute goal from substitute Mikel Merino, concluding Ronaldo’s sixth and, as he has acknowledged, last World Cup appearance. After the match, Ronaldo told reporters that the continental title he secured with Portugal ten years ago was as significant to him as football’s most prestigious award, which he missed out…

Cristiano Ronaldo had his World Cup dream end in disappointment on Monday evening when a last-minute goal from Mikel Merino gave Spain a 1-0 win against Portugal in a dramatic Round of 16 match at Dallas Stadium. The experienced forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, who many expected to be playing his last match in the tournament, was unable to spark a breakthrough as Portugal succumbed to a stoppage-time defeat. Ronaldo spearheaded the attack with his typical fervor alongside João Félix and Bruno Fernandes, creating chances intermittently and bringing Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón into play during the first half. However, the Spain national…

President Donald Trump of the United States has stated that he would consider Belgium’s failure in the World Cup Round of 16 to be “rigged,” linking it to his statements about the 2020 US presidential election. Trump made the statement at an Oval Office event in Washington to promote the introduction of “Trump Accounts,” an investment scheme for children, while addressing the controversy surrounding the US team’s buildup to Monday’s showdown in Seattle. He said, “This game would have a big mark on it. If we lost, if we won, no matter what happened, you have to let them use…

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has encouraged the youth to back President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that the federal government’s reforms and empowerment initiatives aimed at young people are establishing the groundwork for long-term economic growth and collective prosperity. Ododo issued the call during the launch of the Kogi Youth Mining and Jewelry Craftsmanship Empowerment Program in Abuja, as per a statement released to the press on Monday. The program, a strategic effort by the Kogi State Government, aims to provide youth with competitive skills in the mining and jewelry sectors to utilize the state’s extensive solid mineral resources for…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has backed the independence of world football’s judicial bodies amid widespread debate over the decision to overturn the suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun. Despite admitting that he had addressed the topic with US President Donald Trump, he emphasized that the decision was reached autonomously through FIFA’s disciplinary processes. The controversy broke out after FIFA’s independent Disciplinary Committee overturned Balogun’s red card suspension, prompting criticism from sections of the football community over the decision’s timing and speculation about possible political influence after Trump publicly claimed to have intervened on the player’s behalf. Infantino responded on…