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George Weah says Kylian Mbappe is “far superior” to Lamine Yamal, praising the France captain’s consistency while urging the young Spain star to continue his development patiently.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Kylian Mbappe has the ego of a goalscorer, while Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise are selfless players whose combination strengthens France’s attacking threat.
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Harry Kane scored twice as England fought back from an early deficit to defeat DR Congo 2-1, booking a place in the World Cup Round of 16 against co-hosts Mexico.
Pete Hegseth said Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to prioritise protection of Christians in Nigeria, claiming a joint U.S.–Nigeria operation killed ISIS’s second-in-command and hundreds of fighters in the Lake Chad Basin.
ActionAid Nigeria demanded the immediate rescue of 25 abducted Oyo schoolchildren and seven teachers, describing their continued captivity as a moral failure and calling for intensified government action.
President Bola Tinubu assured families of abducted children that intensified rescue operations were underway, while directing stronger school security measures and expanded implementation of the Safe Schools framework nationwide.
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege resigned from the APC, saying he would not remain “a sitting duck” in a party where he could no longer advance Delta State interests.
The Coalition for National Security and Democratic Stability praised the Nigerian military and CDS Olufemi Oluyede after troops neutralised 317 criminals, rescued 221 kidnap victims and intensified anti-terror operations nationwide.
Governor Seyi Makinde has assured families of abducted teachers and students in Oyo State that efforts are ongoing to secure their release following recent attacks on schools in Oriire LGA.
GNA News celebrates Eid al Adha with readers, praying for peace, prosperity, unity, renewed hope, and continued national progress.
The World Health Organization (World Health Organization) has warned of a worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, saying rising infections suggest more cases are likely in the coming weeks as health authorities intensify containment efforts.
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in passenger train fares operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, with the discount effective from May 26 to June 1, 2026.
Palestinians in Gaza say Eid celebrations have been overshadowed by war, displacement, and soaring prices, with many families unable to afford basic festive items such as clothing, meat, and sweets amid ongoing shortages and economic hardship.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) says African governments and international partners have pledged about $498.8 million to strengthen response efforts against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak across affected countries in Central Africa.
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (Muslim Public Affairs Centre) says rising insecurity and economic hardship prevented many Nigerians from travelling or celebrating Eid-ul-Adha fully, urging government action to address worsening safety and living conditions across the country.
