Written by Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday’s qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after taking another knock to his sore right ankle, the French team confirmed. Already suffering from a “small niggle” in his right ankle from playing for Real Madrid, Mbappe took two knocks during Friday’s 3-0 … Continue reading “Mbappe Out Of France’s World Cup Qualifier In Iceland With Sore Ankle”
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that he would convene a team of lawyers to commence a legal onslaught against oil companies that have polluted and abandoned their host communities in the Niger Delta. He insisted that communities producing the oil that sustains Nigeria’s economy deserve to live comfortably with all basic amenities … Continue reading “Falana To Lead Legal Team Against Oil Companies Over Niger Delta Pollution”
In continuation of ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) said it has overpowered nine terrorists during a fighting patrol at the Magumeri and Gajiram areas of Borno State on Friday. A statement by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel … Continue reading “Troops Neutralise Nine Terrorists, Recover ₦5m Ransom In Borno”
Top US university MIT on Friday became the first higher education institute to reject a White House offer of federal funding if it brought its policies in line with US President Donald Trump’s conservative agenda. The government’s proposal, sent to nine universities in early October, would require the institutions to stop considering factors related … Continue reading “MIT Rejects White House Offer Of Federal Funding For Supporting Trump’s Agenda”
Hours after raising the hope of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup to be held in North America, the Nigeria Super Eagles’ Coach, Eric Chelle, has come out to say the team had been under “a lot of pressure” even before the Friday game. The players had defeated Lesotho 2-1, having fielded a strong … Continue reading “World Cup: We Were Under Pressure, Says Chelle After Slim Win”
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Nigeria’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B’, with a stable outlook, describing it as both “high and declining” The country’s new economic status was reviewed in a report published on Friday. According to the report, “Nigeria’s ‘B’ rating is supported by its large economy, a relatively developed and … Continue reading “Fitch Reaffirms Nigeria’s ‘B’ Rating Amid ‘High But Declining’ Inflation”
Donald Trump is in “excellent overall health,” his physician said Friday after the 79-year-old — the oldest elected president in US history — underwent his second medical checkup of the year. “President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health,” the doctor, Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, wrote in a letter released by the White House. “He … Continue reading “Trump In ‘Excellent Overall Health’ — Doctor”
The United States on Friday threatened to impose sanctions and take other punitive action against any country that votes in favour of a carbon tax on maritime transportation to be implemented through a UN agency. “We will fight hard to protect our economic interests by imposing costs on countries if they support” the Net … Continue reading “US Threatens To Sanction Nations That Back Shipping Carbon Tax”
The Giants are thriving on the vibes right now, and they’re the vibes of a frat boy on a three day bender. Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo demolished the Eagles on Thursday Night Football, giving Giants fans a level of excitement and joy they haven’t experienced since thinking Tommy DeVito was actually good. Dart and … Continue reading “Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo are the cringe kings of New York”
Something very magical happened on Thursday night if you’re a hater of all things Philly. In an incredible fusion of ineptitude, every single one of the city’s sports teams playing managed to fail in spectacular fashion. We’ll kick things off with the most important game: The Phillies. Emotions were high, hope was overflowing — could … Continue reading “Philadelphia sports had its worst night in over 40 years”