July 19, 2025
EURO 2025: Ten-Woman Germany Stun France in Penalty Shootout to Reach Semi-Finals
Germany defied the odds and produced a remarkable performance to beat France in a dramatic penalty shootout, securing a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 despite playing with 10 players for over 100 minutes. The eight-time European champions were forced to dig deep after Kathrin Hendrich was sent off in […]
Usyk knocks out Dubois in Round 5 to Remain Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion
Ukrainian extends unbeaten run and silences doubters with ruthless performance in Wembley Oleksandr Usyk retained his undisputed heavyweight crown in devastating fashion on Saturday night, knocking out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round in front of 90,000 roaring fans at Wembley Stadium. In a rematch nearly two years in the making, the Ukrainian maestro showcased […]
WAFCON 2024: Ghana Edge Algeria in Penalty Shootout Thriller to Reach Semi-Finals
Ghana’s Black Queens have booked their spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, following a goalless stalemate after extra time at Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca. The quarter-final clash lived up to its billing as a cagey, hard-fought […]
No Student Deserves to Suffer for Leadership Failures — Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has once again expressed deep concern over the state of education in Nigeria, particularly the challenges confronting students in critical fields of study. His concern followed recent developments surrounding the Dental School of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), which have raised alarms across the nation. In […]
Transfer Update: Barcelona Agree Deal to Sign Marcus Rashford on Loan from Manchester United
England forward set to become Barcelona’s third summer signing Reining La Liga Champions Barcelona are set to complete the signing of Marcus Rashford after reaching an agreement with Manchester United for a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy. The England international is expected to become Barça’s third addition of the summer, following […]
EFCC Probing 18 Sitting Governors – Chairman
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the agency is currently investigating 18 incumbent governors across Nigeria for alleged financial crimes. Mr. Olukoyede made this disclosure on Friday, July 18, during a sensitisation programme organised by the commission in Lagos State. He clarified that although the […]
Chevron Closes $55 Billion Acquisition of Hess
Chevron Corporation has successfully completed its $55 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation, gaining access to the largest oil discovery in decades. The acquisition, one of the largest energy deals in the past decade, hinges on Hess’s stake in the prolific Stabroek Block off the coast of Guyana, which holds more than 11 billion barrels of […]
Veteran Officers Killed in Explosion at LA Sheriff’s Training Facility
A devastating explosion at a law enforcement training facility in East Los Angeles has claimed the lives of three veteran officers. The blast occurred at approximately 07:30 local time on Friday at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training facility, which houses the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s special enforcement bureau and arson explosives detail, including the […]
Buildings Burn As Russia’s Drone and Missile Attacks Hit Ukraine
A widespread air bombardment by Russia has left at least three people dead and many more injured in Ukraine. The attacks, which targeted 10 regions of Ukraine, including several cities, involved over 340 explosive and dummy drones and 35 cruise and ballistic missiles. Despite Ukraine’s military shooting down 90% of these, more than 30 got […]
South Korean Ex-Leader Indicted as Martial Law Probe Continues
Disgraced former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been indicted over his declaration of martial law last year as investigators widened an insurrection probe. The prosecution indicted Yoon on charges including abuse of power and obstruction of special official duties, prosecutor Park Ji-young told reporters on Saturday. According to Park, Yoon did not follow the […]