News as it breaks
Lionel Messi’s Argentina will take on England in a highly anticipated World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with a place in the final against Spain at stake. The encounter between two of football’s biggest nations carries both sporting and historical significance, as Argentina aim to become the first team since Brazil…
A Nigerian Catholic priest serving in the United States has died by suicide after reportedly expressing fears about returning to Nigeria following the expiry of his religious worker visa. The Reverend Benjamin Okwy Madu, 54, was found dead at his residence in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, according to the Archdiocese of Boston,…
World record holder Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final after delivering a series of consistent performances in the women’s 100m hurdles this season. The Nigerian sprint hurdler secured her place in the season-ending championship, scheduled for the next two months in Brussels, Belgium, after collecting…
A vigilante member has been killed after gunmen attacked Wereng-Rim community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, residents and a youth group have said. The victim, identified as Mangai Musa, 43, was reportedly shot dead when armed men stormed the community. A resident, Tok Abel, told journalist that…
The Kebbi State Government, in collaboration with the Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation (NANAS), has concluded arrangements to conduct a mass wedding for 300 couples on July 27. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, tagged “Inclusive Mass Wedding,” will feature both Muslim and Christian couples who…
President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has said his life experience and practical knowledge have given him greater understanding than many university graduates despite lacking formal education. MC Oluomo made the remarks on Sunday at the 50th birthday celebration…
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements for the final evacuation of stranded Nigerians from South Africa, with 315 returnees expected to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday aboard an Air Peace flight. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi…
Experienced Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton has been appointed to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, FIFA has announced. The world football governing body confirmed the appointment in a post on its official X account ahead of the blockbuster last-four clash at Dall “The match…
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his role as Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died aged 78 in Sydney, Australia, his family has announced. In a statement released the family described his death as “sudden and unexpected”, adding that the acclaimed actor was…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enrol every Nigerian into the national identity database before the end of 2026, the commission’s Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said. Speaking on Channels Television Sunday Politics, Coker-Odusote said the presidential directive is part of the Federal Government’s…
