Manchester United and England icon, Rio Ferdinand, has predicted a win for Spain in the 2026 tournament. However, he acknowledged that Argentina should not be underestimated, praising the South American team for their tenacity and criticizing those who label them as an average squad. The 2026 event will feature a clash between Spain and Argentina…
Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Military claims over 40 kidnap victims rescued in one week The Nigerian military authorities say more than 40 kidnapped victims have been rescued, and over 20 suspected terrorists, collaborators and other criminal elements have been arrested during coordinated operations across the country in the last…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Shettima is expected to join other West African leaders at the summit, which will be held…
From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A wave of grief has enveloped Sokoto State following the tragic death of nine young men from Yabo Local Government Area, who lost their lives in a fatal road accident while travelling to Lagos in search of economic opportunities and a brighter future. The heartbreaking incident has drawn widespread sympathy across…
Turkish sports pundit, Bülent Timurlenk has said that Victor Osimhen’s temperament renders him unsuitable for the captaincy of Galatasaray, despite recognizing that the Nigerian international merits the honour based on his performances. The Turkish champions are preparing to appoint a new captain for the upcoming season following the exit of Argentine striker, Mauro Icardi, with…
Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has stated that there is a possibility terrorists operating within Nigeria may have agents within the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the country. Bwala, who spoke on The Link Up Podcast, a panel discussion hosted by EchoRoom, acknowledged that isolated cases of infiltration…
