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World Cup: Spain beat France 2-0 to book final spot

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Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after producing a commanding 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s semi-final at Dallas Stadium. Spain controlled the contest from start to finish, neutralising France’s attacking threats while punishing their opponents with goals in each half. The victory sends Spain into the World Cup final, where they will face either England or Argentina in a blockbuster showdown for football’s biggest prize. Spain took the lead in the 22nd minute when Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted a penalty after teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was brought down inside the area by Lucas Digne. France struggled to establish any rhythm throughout the encounter, with Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and the rest of Didier Deschamps’ attack finding little space against Spain’s disciplined defensive structure and dominant midfield. Spain doubled their advantage in the 58th minute through Pedro Porro, who finished confidently after an intelligent ass...
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Misplaced Priorities: The Silent Enemy of Success

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Every day, we make choices that reveal what truly matters to us. While everyone has the same 24 hours, the difference between progress and stagnation often comes down to priorities. Misplaced priorities occur when we devote our time, energy, and money to things that add little value while neglecting what truly matters. It's easy to spend hours scrolling through social media but claim there's no time to learn a new skill. We may buy expensive gadgets while ignoring savings or investment. These decisions may seem harmless today, but over time, they shape our future. The truth is, your priorities determine your direction. If entertainment always comes before education, comfort before discipline, or instant gratification before long-term goals, success becomes much harder to achieve. Take a moment to evaluate your life. Are your daily habits moving you closer to your dreams, or are they pulling you away from them? Are you investing in your health, relationships, finance...
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Oyo police arrest suspect, recover pistol, drugs during stop-and-search

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Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested a suspect and recovered a locally fabricated pistol, a live cartridge and suspected illicit drugs during a stop-and-search operation in the Bodija area of Ibadan. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the incident occurred when operatives attached to the Bodija Housing Police Division intercepted a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number DTN 678 QA carrying three male occupants along Oshuntokun Avenue, Bodija. According to the police, during the search, one of the suspects threw a small bag into a nearby drainage, while two others fled the scene on the motorcycle. The third suspect, identified as Hammed Lateef, was immediately arrested by the operatives. A search of the discarded bag led to the recovery of one locally fabricated pistol, one live cartridge, sachets containing substances suspected to be Tramadol, as well as a passport photograph believed to belong to one of the fleeing su...
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Abducted Oyo headmaster regains freedom — Police

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Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the release of a kidnapped headmaster, Mathew Owoade, after sustained security operations forced his abductors to abandon him. Owoade, a 60-year-old farmer and headmaster, was abducted on Saturday evening along the Igbojaye–Budo Aare bush road in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. The command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, announced the development in a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday, saying the victim regained his freedom after an intensive joint security operation launched immediately after the incident. According to Ayanlade, persistent investigative efforts and coordinated pressure from security operatives compelled the kidnappers to release the victim on Monday evening. The victim has since been taken to a medical facility for evaluation and necessary treatment. Upon completion of medical attention, he will be debriefed by investigators as part of the ongoing investigation aimed at identifying, apprehending, a...
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Army smashes arms trafficking ring in Kaduna, seizes weapons

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Troops of Sector 7, Operation Enduring Peace, have successfully disrupted a suspected arms trafficking syndicate and recovered a cache of illegal weapons during a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation in Kaduna State. The Army said, “Acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of illicit arms from Jos, Plateau State, to Niger State, troops conducted a targeted stop-and-search operation in the early hours of Monday, 13 July 2026. “During the operation, an ash-coloured Mercedes-Benz was intercepted at the Samaru Checkpoint in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area. “A thorough search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and four submachine guns (SMGs) carefully concealed within the vehicle. ‘In the course of the operation, one suspect attempted to evade arrest and was shot while trying to escape. “He was promptly evacuated to Sector 7 Medical Centre in Kafanchan, where he is currently receiving treatment. “Preliminary fi...
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Manchester United sign Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea

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Manchester United have completed the signing of Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £50 million, both clubs said on ‌Monday. The 22-year-old joins the Red Devils on a contract until June 2031, with the option of a further year, after United agreed to pay an initial £48 million plus £2 million in performance-related add-ons. Chelsea will also retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause. Santos becomes one of manager Michael Carrick’s key signings as United continue their midfield rebuild following Casemiro’s departure and Manuel Ugarte’s long-term knee injury. Speaking after completing the move, the Brazil international said joining Manchester United fulfilled a childhood dream. “To be honest, since I was young, I dreamed of this moment. The history and the responsibility that come with this badge – that’s why I’m here,” Santos said. The former Chelsea midfielder also revealed his excitement about working under Carrick, whom he described as the ideal c...
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali completes Chippa United return

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Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has rejoined South African club Chippa United after leaving the club earlier this year. Nwabali parted ways with Chippa United in February after requesting the termination of his contract as he sought a move elsewhere. However, the former Enyimba goalkeeper has returned to the Chilli Boys after failing to secure a transfer to another club. Chippa United confirmed Nwabali’s return in a statement posted on their X account. “Chippa United Football Club is delighted to welcome Stanley Nwabali back to the Chilli Boys.After taking time away, Stanley Nwabali returns to the Eastern Cape, and we are pleased to welcome him back to the club,”reads the short statement. The 30-year-old first joined Chippa United from Katsina United in 2022. He made 66 league appearances during that stint.
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Two Nigerians arrested over murder of compatriot in Ghana

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Two Nigerians, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, have been arrested by the police in Ghana over alleged murder of their compatriot, Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze in Tamale. In a statement, the Northern Regional Police Command confirmed that the body of the 36-year-old victim was discovered at his residence in Sanzirigu, a suburb of Tamale, on Saturday, July 11. The police said preliminary investigations established that the deceased, his wife, Peace Uzorchuku, the two suspects and another Nigerian national, Godwin Nwafor, were all residing together in a three-bedroom apartment at Sanzirigu, Tamale. Police said investigations commenced after officers received a report that the deceased had been found lying motionless in a pool of blood inside his bedroom. The police explained that a team of investigators immediately visited the scene where examination revealed that the deceased had sustained a deep cut wound to the forehead, while a towel had been stuffed into his mouth. “...
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Police arrest youth for allegedly robbing villagers with fake gun

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The Abia State Police Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old youth, Chidera Okorie, for allegedly robbing unsuspecting members of the public with a fake gun. The suspect was arrested at Obinolu Ngodo Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State, according to a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka. Chinaka explained that operatives of Isuochi Division Police Headquarters who leveraged actionable intelligence on 05/07/2026, apprehended the suspect, Chidera Okorie. “The suspect is known to be habitually robbing unsuspecting members of the public using a stainless lighter designed to resemble a pistol, thereby instilling fear in his victims and dispossessing them of their belongings. “During his arrest, other related items were recovered from his possession. Investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation”, DSP Chinaka said. She urged the member...
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Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji to be arraigned over certificate forgery

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A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, is set to be arraigned before a federal high court on Monday, 13 July 2026 Mr Nnaji is expected to be arraigned before Justice Abdulmalik Joyce of the Federal High Court, Abuja by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the anti-graft agency prosecuting the former minister. Sources involved in his investigation said Mr Nnaji’s planned arraignment followed the conclusion of the investigation into his certificate forgery scandal and filing of criminal charges against the former minister. The ICPC filed six criminal charges against Mr Nnaji over his certificate forgery scandal. Count one states that Mr Nnaji “took possession” of N29.5 million (N29,578,466.67) through his Fidelity Bank account as basic salary and allowances while serving as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, “when you reasonably ought to have known that such funds formed part of the proc...
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Four arrested for kidnapping, supplying drugs, ammunition to bandits In Abuja

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The FCT Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers and drug suppliers alleged to be providing ammunition and illicit substances to bandits operating around Abuja and neighboring states. The suspects were identified as Bello Abdullahi, Shuaibu Iliya, Idris Abubakar, and Misbahu Isa. The arrests were made during a clearance operation in remote communities around Kwali, Abaji and Kuje Area Councils. The operation, led by the FCT Police Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit, targeted kidnapper hideouts and caves in Nago forest in Kuje Area Council. Police said one of the suspects, Misbahu Isa, led operatives to Zuba motor park where 42 live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered concealed inside his Volkswagen Golf saloon vehicle used for commercial operations. “Investigations revealed that Misbahu Isa is an arms dealer responsible for supplying ammunition to several kidnappers across Niger, Kaduna, and Kogi states,” the statement reads in part. “Most recently, he s...
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South Africa World Cup star, Jayden Adams dies aged 25

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South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, less than a month after featuring for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adams played in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, up against co-hosts Mexico, Czechia and South Korea in Group A, with Bafana Bafana eventually being eliminated in the Round of 32 knockouts by Canada. The sad news was confirmed by South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie. Further updates are expected in due course, and local police have open investigation to find out the cause of his death 
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FG increases WAEC and NECO registration fee to ₦50,000 from 2027

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The approval, conveyed through the Federal Ministry of Education, will see the NECO SSCE registration fee rise from ₦30,000 to ₦50,000, while the WAEC fee will increase from ₦27,000 to the same amount. WAEC concluded its 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination a few weeks ago, while the NECO examination is currently underway. The decision is contained in a memo dated June 18, 2026, signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Adeniji Ibrahim, on behalf of the Minister of Education. According to the information contained in a memo, the fee adjustment followed a policy decision reached during a meeting between the Minister of Education and examination bodies on March 31, 2026, where both WAEC and NECO were directed to adopt a uniform registration fee for their internal SSCE examinations. Part of the memo reads, “The West African Examinations Council has requested an upward review of the examination fees for the Senior Schoo...
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Sheikh Gumi kicks as federal lawmaker proposes killing repentant terrorists

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Gagdi, member of the House of Representatives for Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke Federal Constituency of Plateau State, made the call while speaking at plenary recently. “I’m urging government to stop rehabilitation and arrest of killers and criminals,” Gagdi said. When asked what the government should do, he responded, “To kill them. He who kills should be killed. Anybody who kills should be killed unless it’s a motor accident. Our law is explicit.” Gagdi added, “If you kill by coming to innocent citizens’ houses, kidnapping them, taking them into the bush and subjecting them to serious torture, before taking their lives, you don’t deserve one second of survival.” Reacting in a Facebook post on Friday, Sheikh Gumi rejected the proposal. He noted that killing repentant terrorists contravene international and religious laws. The cleric further said emotions should have no place in war or counterterrorism efforts. “Killing repentant Insurgents and secessionists is against religi...
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Sam Larry discharged from hospital after surviving car accident

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Lagos-based celebrity show promoter, Sam Larry has been discharged from the hospital following a fatal car accident. He was hospitalised after being engaged in a horrific accident that killed his bouncer. Following the accident, a news of him being in a coma went viral on social media, with many Nigerians tying the accident to his claimed participation in singer Mohbad’s death, while others raised worry about his chances of survival. Sam Larry was, however, seen on a video call jubilating with Fuji musician, Malaika on Friday evening while performing at an event. Shortly after the first video, he was also seen in another video celebrating with his friends and associates as he was lifting up his legs to debunk amputation rumours.
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A man’s kindness attracts me, not physical appearance —Bolaji Ogunmola

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Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Bolaji Ogunmola, has stated that while physical attraction may spark initial interest, kindness remains the most vital quality she seeks in a life partner. The versatile actress, who continues to earn acclaim for her performances on screen, said, “One quality I find attractive in a man is kindness. It influences the way a person treats others, handles challenges, and navigates relationships. It is a trait that often reveals strength, empathy, and emotional maturity. Physical appearance might catch your attention at first, but character is what sustains meaningful connections over time. A kind person creates a sense of comfort and security, and those qualities are invaluable.” In response to the often-discussed challenges women in Nollywood face in maintaining healthy relationships, Ogunmola dismissed the notion that genuine love is hard to find. Rather than blaming career demands, she emphasised that successful relationships a...
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Police Arrest Two Alleged Kidnap Kingpins, Seven Others, Recover Ammunition In Imo State

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The Imo State Police Command has arrested two alleged kidnapping kingpins, Confidence Vitalis, 28, of Ukugba, Egbema in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, and Ishiaya Rejoice, 32, of Emuoha in Rivers State. This, the Command said, led to the arrest of seven more suspected kidnappers and the recovery of arms, ammunition, a human skull and criminal charms during a raid on a suspected kidnappers’ and terrorists’ hideout in the Egbema River creek. The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, made this disclosure while briefing journalists in Owerri, the Imo State capital. He said the follow-up operation was carried out based on credible intelligence and confessional statements from suspects. Bosso says the operation also resulted in the rescue of three kidnapped victims unharmed, while the victims identified some of the arrested suspects as members of the gang responsible for their abduction. Recovered from the camp were one AK-47 rifle, four AK-47 magazines, 16 r...
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Spain Defeat Belgium to Advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final

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Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalizing showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favorites France and the red-hot Kylian Mbappe in Dallas on Tuesday.
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Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom After Over 50 Days in Captivity

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Pupils and teachers who were abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity. DailyVista reports that the development was disclosed on Friday by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his 𝕏 account. According to Onanuga, the victims were rescued through the efforts of Nigerian security forces, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding their abduction. Announcing the development, he wrote that the kidnapped pupils and teachers had been freed and reunited with their families following the successful operation by security personnel. Onanuga stated: “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been freed by their abductors. The kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by Security Forces.” He also revealed that one of the rescued teachers expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the secu...
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FCT Police Arrest Female Kidnap Gang Leader, Lover, 2 Children, Recover N8.2million Ransom, others

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The suspect, Ifeoma Nnamchi, 35, was arrested alongside two of her children, Gabriel Nnamchi, 14, and Stanley Nnamchi, 17, who are also members of the kidnap syndicate. Also arrested were her lover Peter Rasheed Onwunumah, 40, Olanipekun Anuoluwa, 46, and Jemimah Monday, 25. They were arrested after they kidnapped a young lady in the Maitama area of the FCT and demanded a ransom of N20million from her family. Parading the suspects before newsmen at the police command headquarters in Abuja, FCT police commissioner, Ahmed Sanusi, said the suspect, who has been in the business of kidnapping, kept the victim at a remote location in Niger State for five days. He said that during the period of her captivity, the suspect demanded a whooping N20million ransom from the family of the victim, who paid a total of N8.2million into the account of the victim. Sanusi said that upon receiving the report of the abduction of the young lady, the police went into action by tracking the telephone number...
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