Victor Osimhen starred as Galatasaray claimed all three points in a thrilling 3–2 victory over Samsunspor in the Super Lig. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 29th minute after Leroy Sane had given the hosts an early lead in the 8th minute. Galatasaray appeared to be cruising to a comfortable win, but Samsunspor fought back with goals from Anthony Musaba in the 56th minute and Emre Kilinc in the 88th minute to level the match and put the visitors within reach of a shock result. Just as the match seemed destined to end in disappointment for the home...
Full Draw Confirmed for Expanded FIFA World Cup
The draw for the FIFA World Cup has been concluded, confirming the participation of 48 teams in the most expanded edition of the tournament. The competition will feature 12 groups, each containing four teams. Full Group Draw Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, Playoff D winner Group B: Canada, Playoff A winner, Qatar, Switzerland Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Playoff C winner Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Playoff B winner, Tunisia Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand Group H: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay Group...
High School Student, 18, Charged With Arson In Fire That Burned New York City Subway Passenger
A New York City high school senior was jailed Friday on a federal arson charge after authorities say he set a fire that severely burned a sleeping subway passenger. Hiram Carrero, 18, was not required to enter a plea during his arraignment in Manhattan federal court. The fire early Monday morning is the latest in a string of incidents of people being lit ablaze on public transit across the U.S. U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni ordered Carrero detained, citing the “heinousness of the crime,” after prosecutors appealed Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger’s decision to release him to home confinement under his...
News flash – The Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa
The Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa acknowledges that the task ahead is enormous but surmountable and charges the service chiefs that : “the shedding of innocent blood must stop”
Governor Sule Flags Off ₦39 Billion Twin Flyover Project to Ease Traffic on Nyanya–Mararaba–Karu–Keffi Corridor
Abdullahi Amwe*Nasarawa State Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, on Friday performed the official flag-off of the construction of a 2.6-kilometre twin flyover along the Nyanya–Mararaba–Karu–Keffi Expressway, a major gateway linking the Federal Capital Territory to Nasarawa State. The ₦39 billion project, situated at Mararaba in Karu Local Government Area, is designed to drastically reduce traffic congestion along the heavily populated corridor. The Governor noted that the project will help address the long-standing challenges of gridlock, lost man-hours, economic strain, and security concerns experienced daily by commuters. To demonstrate government’s commitment to timely completion, Governor Sule disclosed that ₦19...
New Song Alert: Elestee And Ayra Starr Drop Sultry ‘On A Low’ Performance Video
Mavin Records pair released their performance video for ‘On A Low,’ part of Elestee’s new EP with Don Jazzy hyping it with a teaser, praising their moves. The track blends Afrobeats and R&B
Netflix Announces Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Studios And HBO, Promises Better Entertainment Worldwide
Netflix has officially announced its acquisition of Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion. They have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire the studio, including its film and TV divisions, HBO Max and HBO First, Warner Bros. Discovery will spin off cable networks like CNN and TNT into a separate company by Q3 2026, with the deal closing in 12-18 months pending approvals. Netflix plans to maintain Warner Bros. film releases through 2029 and integrate HBO Max content into its library. The entertainment services promised better entertainment worldwide amid regulatory hurdles, stating: “Together, we’ll define the next century...
Vatican Commission Says ‘No’ To Women As Catholic Deacons
A high-level Vatican commission voted against allowing Catholic women to serve as deacons, maintaining the global Church’s practice of all-male clergy, according to a report given to Pope Leo and released on Thursday. The commission, in a 7-1 vote, said historical research and theological investigation “excludes the possibility” of allowing women to serve as deacons at this time but recommended further study of the issue. Discussions about the possibility of women deacons, who are ordained and can assist with Church services but cannot celebrate Mass, have convulsed the 1.4 billion-member Church for the past decade. Catholic deacons can baptize people,...
‘President Putin Has Been Unwavering In His Commitment To Strong India-Russia Ties And Has Contributed Immensely To Taking This Relationship To New Heights’—Modi Reveals
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi in a statement on Friday during Russian president two-day state visit revealed: “President Putin has been unwavering in his commitment to strong India-Russia ties and has contributed immensely to taking this relationship to new heights. “Though the world has seen many changes over the last 25 years of the India-Russia Strategic Partnership, our friendship has only grown stronger.”
