From Bath Time to the World Cup Final: The Remarkable Connection Between Messi and Yamal
A deep look at the serendipitous 2007 meeting between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal that has come full circle ahead of the World Cup final.
July 16, 2026
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Assets Worth Billions from Aisha Achimugu
An FCT High Court has ordered the permanent forfeiture of N4.6 billion in jewellery, 11 exotic cars, and cash assets belonging to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the federal government.
July 16, 2026
Isaac Fayose Affirms Loyalty to Peter Obi Following Meetings with Tinubu Associates
Isaac Fayose reaffirms his commitment to Peter Obi after meeting with Seyi Tinubu and other figures, highlighting his belief in non-hostile political engagement.
July 16, 2026
Teenager enters not guilty plea regarding alleged mosque attack plot
A 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to charges involving a planned terrorist attack on two mosques in Sutton, London.
July 16, 2026
Military Forces Free 13 Captives and Disrupt Insurgent Activities in Zamfara
Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 13 kidnapping victims and seized equipment during strategic missions in Anka and Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State.
July 16, 2026
Swansea Council Approves Sale of Swansea.com Stadium to Local Football Club
Swansea Council has reached a deal to sell the Swansea.com Stadium to Swansea City, a move the club claims will provide financial stability and support their ambition to return to the Premier League.
July 16, 2026
Graham returns as Scotland makes 14 adjustments to face Fiji
Scotland has announced a heavily rotated squad for their Nations Championship game against Fiji at Murrayfield, with Darcy Graham returning and Gregor Brown the sole survivor from the previous match.
July 16, 2026
PETROAN Urges Immediate Reactivation of State-Owned Refineries to Stabilize Fuel Costs
PETROAN is calling for the urgent revival of government-owned refineries to combat rising fuel prices and currency instability following shifts in the downstream oil sector.
July 16, 2026
Experts and Civil Society Organizations Criticize Four Decades of SAP Privatization in Nigeria
Economists and civil society leaders gathered in Abuja to condemn the long-term impacts of the Structural Adjustment Programme, arguing that reliance on privatization has hindered Nigeria’s development.
July 16, 2026
Military Forces Neutralize Explosive Threat in Sambisa Forest
Military personnel successfully disposed of an improvised explosive device discovered by soldiers in the Sambisa Forest of Borno State, protecting local farming areas from potential harm.
July 16, 2026