News as it breaks
Canadian rapper Drake has raised the stakes ahead of Canada’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against South Africa by placing a massive $770,000 wager on his country to secure victory. The high-profile bet, made through Stake, came after a light-hearted exchange between Drake and renowned South African…
Mrs. Bose Ogulu, popularly known as Mama Burna, remains one of the most memorable figures in African entertainment after delivering a powerful acceptance speech on behalf of her son, Burna Boy, at the 2019 BET Awards. Mama Burna accepted the Best International Act award for Burna Boy during the…
French forward Ousmane Dembele delivered a stunning performance as France cruised to a 4-1 victory over Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring a remarkable hat-trick that entered the tournament record books. Dembele’s three goals came in rapid succession, making it the second-earliest hat-trick in World Cup history and…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout stage as the historic Round of 32 gets underway, marking the first time the tournament has featured a 32-team knockout bracket following FIFA’s expansion to 48 participating nations. The knockout phase begins on June 28 and will run through July 3,…
…reaffirms commitment to ethical, professional and responsible journalism The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has expressed profound gratitude to the organisers of the 8th Silent Heroes Awards Abuja 2026 for honouring her with the Silent Hero in Management Award, describing…
Late Nollywood actor John Okafor’s widow, Stella Okafor, has defended the sale of some of her husband’s properties in Enugu State, saying the decision was made collectively by family members to fund his burial. Speaking in an interview with content creator King Mitchy, Stella dismissed allegations that she unilaterally disposed…
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that captain Lionel Messi will not start in the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J match against Jordan, opting instead to name the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner among the substitutes. Scaloni revealed the decision ahead of the crucial fixture, explaining that Messi…
The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of senior officers, appointing new commanders and principal staff officers as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness across the country. The changes, which affect operational commands, training institutions and strategic staff positions, were disclosed in a…
Heatwave Pushes Denmark to Hottest Day Since 1874Denmark has recorded its highest temperature since records began more than 150 years ago, as an intense heatwave pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels across Scandinavia. The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said temperatures reached 36.6C north of Odense on Friday, surpassing the previous national…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded a regional capacity-building workshop for women cross-border traders and trade stakeholders, marking a significant step toward promoting inclusive trade and economic empowerment across West Africa. The workshop, which brought together participants from 12 ECOWAS Member States, ended on Friday in…
