Friday, July 24, 2026

News Update

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel BREAKING: House of Reps Passes Executive Bill on State Police with 311 Votes Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Rewards Outstanding Students, Teachers with Cash, Employment Oyo Assembly Approves Makinde’s 32-Day Leave, Deputy to Take Over Court Sentences Three to Life Imprisonment for Kidnapping 46 Oriire Schoolchildren, Teachers BREAKING: Court Restrains EFCC from Investigating Oyo State Finances, Describes Request as ‘Fishing Expedition’ BREAKING: Niger Governor Sacks All Fulani District Heads, Replaces with Indigenous Nupe Chiefs University of Ibadan Appoints Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as 14th Substantive Vice-Chancellor BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel BREAKING: House of Reps Passes Executive Bill on State Police with 311 Votes Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Rewards Outstanding Students, Teachers with Cash, Employment Oyo Assembly Approves Makinde’s 32-Day Leave, Deputy to Take Over Court Sentences Three to Life Imprisonment for Kidnapping 46 Oriire Schoolchildren, Teachers BREAKING: Court Restrains EFCC from Investigating Oyo State Finances, Describes Request as ‘Fishing Expedition’ BREAKING: Niger Governor Sacks All Fulani District Heads, Replaces with Indigenous Nupe Chiefs University of Ibadan Appoints Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as 14th Substantive Vice-Chancellor

Sport

Spain Wins 2026 World Cup with 1-0 Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina

Spain secured their second World Cup title on Sunday, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense final…

Ademola Adedayo

Argentina Stun England with Two Late Goals to Reach World Cup Final

Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup semi-final, with Lautaro Martinez heading…

BREAKING 🌍⚽: 9 of 10 African Teams Advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, the Highest of Any Confederation

Africa leads all confederations with 9 of 10 teams reaching the Round of 32 at the FIFA World…

975 Career Goals for Cristiano Ronaldo – Still Rewriting History at 41

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy logic. At 41 years old, he has now scored 975 career goals for…

🚨👋🏼 Casemiro Bids Farewell to Old Trafford: “Joining United Was the Best Decision of My Life”

Casemiro will say goodbye to Manchester United today as his time at the club comes to an end.…

PICTURES 📸🇳🇬⚽: Chelsea delegation and Victor Moses visit Oba Elegushi in Lagos for courtesy meeting and football development discussions.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚽️: The Nigeria women’s national under-20 football team have once again secured qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, extending their strong record as one of Africa’s most consistent youth women’s sides on the global stage.

COMEBACK👏: Taiwo Awoniyi returns from abdominal rupture setback in 2025, delivers a brilliant brace as Chelsea fall 3–1 in a commanding performance.

Rashidi Yekini, the legendary Nigerian striker from Ira, Kwara State, is remembered today following his passing on May 4, 2012, at the age of 48 — a prolific goal scorer whose legacy with the Super Eagles remains unmatched and deeply respected.

Abiodun Pledges ₦50m Support for Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON Qualifier

October 28, 2025By Tobi Akinnubi Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a ₦50 million support package for…

CAF Unveils Nominees for 2025 Men’s Categories of African Football Awards

October 23, 2025By Tobi Akinnubi The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2025…

Morocco Wins 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Defeats Argentina 2-0 in Historic Final

October 20, 2025By Tobi Akinnubi Morocco made history on Monday morning by winning the 2025 FIFA Men’s Under-20…

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