Mbappe, Dembele Score As France Beat Morocco 2-0, Move Into World Cup Semi-Finals

France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusettson Thursday.

Reps Seek Tough Sanctions Against S’Africa As 282 Nigerians Return

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to impose diplomatic measures against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks, extrajudicial killings and the alleged systematic persecution of Nigerians and other African nationals residing in the country.

Drug Abuse Threatens Nigeria’s Development, FG Warns

The Federal Government has warned that drug abuse and illicit trafficking pose a direct threat to Nigeria’s national development, describing the fight against the menace as a shared responsibility that cannot be left to any single agency or sector.

Portugal Officially Confirm Roberto Martinez’s Departure As Head Coach

The Portuguese Football Federation has officially confirmed the departure of national team head coach Roberto Martínez following the expiry of his contract.

Demons Rule Entertainment Industry – Jim Iyke Claims

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has alleged that the entertainment industry is dominated by “demons” and created to “extol satanism.”

Army Vows To Defeat Foreign Jihadists At Borders

The Federal Government has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, to investigate X (formerly Twitter) Meta, and other major technology firms and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies over alleged anti-media and anti-competitive practices in Nigeria.

Trump Thanks FIFA For Lifting Balogun’s Red Card Ban

President of United States, Donald Trump has thanked FIFA for suspending the one-match ban placed on the country’s striker, Folarin Balogun and allowing him to play in the country’s last-16 match against Belgium.

Nine Killed As Russia Launches Fresh Strikes On Kyiv

Rescuers in Ukrainian Capital, Kyiv are reportedly trying to find people trapped under the rubble of partly demolished apartment blocks, after at least nine were killed in Russia’s second round of strikes in a week.

FG Denies Spending ₦8tn Outside Approved Budget

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent about two per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—estimated at over ₦8 trillion—outside the approved budget.

Imo Police Debunk Report Of Herdsmen Burning Hostel In Nekede

The Imo State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media report alleging that suspected herdsmen set a student hostel ablaze in Nekede, Owerri, trapping more than 80 students inside.