Switzerland advanced to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless Round of 16 encounter in Vancouver.
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U.S. President Donald Trump drew attention after describing rapper Nicki Minaj as “so hot” and “respected” during a White House Rose Garden luncheon, prompting widespread reactions online.
The move comes amid growing calls for the decentralisation of policing as a strategy to tackle rising insecurity, kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities across different parts of the country.
France and Morocco will renew their rivalry on Thursday as the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup get underway, with both nations battling for a place in the last four.
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it is investigating 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings linked to the build-up to the August 15 governorship election in Osun State.
Argentina and Egypt will battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet in a Round of 16 clash on Tuesday in Atlanta.
According to the letter, the allegations, made during a June 26 press conference, were described as false, malicious and defamatory. Gbajabiamila’s legal team maintained that he has never met or had any dealings with Adeyemi, insisting that the claims were fabricated to tarnish his reputation.
Reacting to the development, UEFA described the decision as “unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable,” insisting that automatic suspensions for red cards are a fundamental principle of the game and should not be altered during a major tournament.
Okonjo-Iweala equally applauded the efforts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana for their resilience and competitive displays throughout the tournament.
The former Anambra State governor maintained that rather than focusing on the 2027 general election, President Tinubu should concentrate on restoring security and rebuilding public confidence in his administration.
In a policy reflection titled “Beyond Service Year: Reimagining NYSC as Nigeria’s Youth Development Engine,” Imagwe argued that while the NYSC has remained a symbol of national unity since its establishment in 1973, the country’s evolving security, economic, and labour market realities demand a more robust and future-oriented approach.
Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme anchored by Seun Okinbaloye, Okonkwo dismissed criticisms from Obi’s supporters, saying, “These people make noise. Let them go to the Atlantic Ocean; we will meet them there.”