General news.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry expects an exciting Round of 16 clash between Morocco and Canada, praising Morocco’s fearless approach after their dramatic World Cup victory over the Netherlands.
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Scott Parker says Declan Rice is indispensable to England’s World Cup ambitions, insisting the Arsenal midfielder must start despite fitness concerns ahead of the Three Lions’ Round of 32 clash.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has blamed Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman for the team’s World Cup elimination, accusing him of abandoning Dutch football’s attacking identity in the defeat to Morocco.
Three worshippers were killed and 15 abducted after armed men attacked a night vigil in Kwara State, with police launching a tactical rescue operation to track down the assailants.
The NCAA has ordered 11 Nigerian airlines to be denied services over unpaid statutory charges, in a move aimed at enforcing compliance with aviation financial regulations.
NDLEA has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman at Lagos airport for allegedly smuggling 31kg of synthetic cannabis into Nigeria during a nationwide anti-drug crackdown.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested Nigerian national Etinosa Osahon in Los Angeles over alleged fraud, stolen mail and identity theft offences, with deportation proceedings now underway.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine, killing four people in Kyiv and surrounding areas as tensions escalated following recent Ukrainian strikes in Russian-occupied territory.
The Ondo State Police Command has denied reports of a traditional curfew in Akure, warning residents against spreading fake news capable of causing fear and public tension.
A young man arrested in Ogun State for allegedly staging a fake bandits attack video has confessed that he created the content solely to gain TikTok followers and social media attention.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed suspected terrorists, arrested collaborators, and recorded fresh surrenders during intensified operations across Borno and Yobe states between May 15 and 21, 2026.
SERAP has asked the Federal Government to reveal all local contractors involved in the $460m Abuja CCTV project, citing missing records, unaccounted equipment, and concerns over transparency and accountability.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued 92 abducted civilians in Borno after engaging fleeing Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, recovering eight vehicles and destroying three improvised explosive devices planted along the route.
Nigeria’s Police Force has reportedly invited members of the SDP National Working Committee amid an escalating internal leadership crisis, with rival factions disputing control of the party’s headquarters and recognition by INEC, raising concerns about its preparedness for the 2027 elections.
A teacher in Ogun State has reportedly been arrested for allegedly drugging and abducting a WASSCE candidate, demanding ransom from the family, and using part of the proceeds for personal expenses, with the victim later rescued and investigations ongoing.
