Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde Morocco have booked a spot in 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals as they cruised past Canada in 3-0 victory. The Atlas Lions faced the co-host nation in the first Last 16 match on Saturday evening as they hoped to replicate their historic 2022 campaign where they emerged first African nation to reach the semi-final. Morocco are  replicating same feat as they knocked out Canada with a comfortable win. While the first saw neither team break the deadlock, the Atlas Lions however took charge of thebgame in the second half with Azzedine Ounahi opening the scoreboard in the 50th…

Large crowds of black-clad mourners have gathered outside Tehran’s main mosque to pay their respects to Iran’s former supreme leader on the first day of his funeral commemorations. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body is currently lying in state at the Grand Mosalla, ahead of his burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday. Authorities expect 15-20 million people to attend the ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days, which take place more than four months after Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli strikes. Masses of supporters of the Islamic regime turned out on Saturday morning, reportedly chanting slogans…

Agency Report The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) All-Share Index and Market Capitalisation depreciated by 1.21 per cent to close the week at 229,240.34 and N147.103 trillion respectively. The market lost N1.802 trillion, as the All-Share Index declined from 232,049.02 when compared with the previous session’s market capitalisation of N148.905 trillion, Similarly, all other indices finished lower with the exception of NGX Main Board which appreciated by 2.27 per cent. Meanwhile, a total turnover of 3.821 billion shares worth N154.393 billion in 258,567 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange. This is in contrast with…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Army has demanded evidence and witness reports on the alleged sexual assault and rape of the University of Osun (UNIOSUN) female students by personnel attached to the Depot Nigerian Army formation in Osun capital city, Osogbo. As contained in a statement issued on Friday by the formation’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Yahaya, the army disclosed requested evidence and witness report to aid the ongoing investigation by the constituted Board of Inquiry. Ibrahim, in reaction to the allegations filed against it by the UNIOSUN Vice Chancellor, Prof. Odunayo Adebooye, frowned at the spread of the allegation, stressing that no…

Safiu Kehinde Popular Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, Seyi Vodi, has urged Nigerian streamer, Hamzat Habeeb, popularly known as Peller, to return to school as he promised to sponsor the sensational TikToker all through his studies. Vodi made the promise while hosting Peller and fiancée, Amadou Elizabeth, popularly known as Jarvis, at his office in Abuja earlier this week. The couple had visited the fashion entrepreneur to give him their wedding invitation and fabric for the event. Addressing the couple in a video shared on social media, Vodi expressed readiness pay for Peller school fees from 100-level till he graduates, describing it…

Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in sweltering conditions in Kansas City on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16, ​continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has established them as dangerous outsiders. Arias struck in the 14th minute, guiding home a cross from substitute ‌Luis Suarez, and Colombia’s disciplined defence did the rest as Nestor Lorenzo’s side extended their unbeaten run and booked a meeting with Switzerland in the next round. Colombia had largely flown under the radar at the tournament, despite going undefeated against Portugal, Uzbekistan and DR Congo to top Group K. Their breakthrough…

Safiu Kehinde Argentina has reached the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after surviving the scare of debutant, Cape Verde, with a dramatic 3-2 victory. The defending champions took on the African island nation at the Round of 32 match played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States, on Friday night. With a squad of top players led by eight times Ballon D’Or winner, Lionel Messi, the contest was largely tipped to be an easy ride for the Argentines against a debutant nation. This however proved not to be the case as the Cape…

Safiu Kehinde No fewer that 11 suspects have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command over alleged involvement in cultism and other violent crimes. The suspects alleged to be members of the dreaded Eiye Confraternity and students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) were apprehended while plotting coordinated attacks on the the students community. This was made known in a statement issued on Friday by the Oyo Police Command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka. According to the statement, intelligence report received by the command revealed that suspected cultists converged at their hideout within the Under-G, Yuako, and Adenike areas of…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigeria Police Force has secured the conviction of two suspected arms trafficker who have been sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment each by the Federal High Court in Katsina state. This was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu. According to Anietie, the convicts identified as Abdussalam Muhammad and Aminu Mamman, were prosecuted for terrorism-related offences following their arrest in a major arms trafficking operation in Katsina State in September 2025. ”It will be recalled that operatives of the Katsina State Police Command intercepted the suspects, Abdussalam Muhammad and Aminu…

Safiu Kehinde The Osun State Governor, Ademolla Adeleke, has charged the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to arrest anyone involved in violence in the state regardless of their affiliation with him. Adeleke gave the charge while speaking during a courtesy visit to the Osun Government House by Disu on Friday. Earlier in his address, the IGP had accused the Accord Party and harbouring suspects wanted by the police with some of them allegedly hibernating within the government house. Disu also accused the All Progresssives Congress (APC) of same claim Disu said was reported to him by the Osun Commissioner of…