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by Ayomide Balogun  As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to deliver excitement across North America, one of Group J’s pivotal fixtures sees defending champions Argentina take on Austria on Monday, June 22, at the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM WAT, with both teams aiming to strengthen their positions after positive starts to the group stage. This encounter pits Lionel Messi’s star-studded Albiceleste against Ralf Rangnick’s well-organized Austrian side in what promises to be a fascinating clash of styles and experience. Argentina enter the tournament as clear favorites, not just in this match…

Daniel Akinte Cape Verde’s dream debut at the FIFA World Cup continued in remarkable fashion as they battled back to earn a thrilling 2-2 draw against former champions Uruguay, leaving Marcelo Bielsa’s side staring at a possible group-stage exit. Fresh from their impressive goalless draw against Spain, the tournament newcomers once again proved they belong on football’s biggest stage. Kevin Lenini etched his name into Cape Verdean history by scoring the nation’s first-ever World Cup goal, curling a superb direct free-kick beyond the Uruguayan goalkeeper. Uruguay responded strongly before halftime, turning the game around through goals from Maxi Araújo and…

Afrobeats stars Asake and Wizkid have recorded another major global milestone after their hit collaboration, “MMS,” surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. The update was shared on Sunday by music tracking platform TheDebutHub on X. According to the platform, the song has now crossed the 100 million-stream mark, making it one of the Nigerian songs to reach the milestone on Spotify. The achievement is a major one for both artists. TheDebutHub said “MMS” is Asake’s eighth song to hit 100 million streams across all credits on Spotify. For Wizkid, it is his 17th song to reach the same mark, further…

By Clement Abayomi and Helen Okechukwu Nigerians have returned to firewood and charcoal for cooking as the rising cost of cooking gas pushes clean energy beyond the reach of many households. Across several states, families say they are reducing the number of meals they prepare, avoiding foods that require long cooking times, and adopting other survival measures as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices continue to climb up. The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has continued to rise across the country despite Nigeria being one of the world’s leading gas-producing nations and Africa’s largest oil producer, with output estimated at…

By Olayinka Owolabi-Ajayi Let’s picture this together: you just found that perfect 22-karat gold chain you’ve been wanting to have. It is a splurge, but it brings you joy. You bring it home, beaming, only to meet your spouse’s panicked gaze and the dreaded question: “How much did that cost?” The romance evaporates, replaced by the chill of a financial standoff. Money is consistently identified as a top cause of relationship\marriage conflict. Often, the issue is not a lack of funds, but a clash of financial principles. For instance, if a “live for today” spender marries a “save for a rainy…

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a reported assault involving a suspected machete attack  outside a shop in Bournemouth. Dorset Police said officers were called after receiving a report of an assault outside G&T’s on Wimborne Road in the early hours of Friday, 19 June 2026. The incident happened at around 1.44am, according to the force. The victim, a man in his 40s from Bournemouth, was taken to hospital, where he is being treated for serious injuries. Police have put a cordon in place around the scene while officers carry out enquiries. The cordon was…

Drugs are substances that alter the rate of reaction in the body including the heart and brain. Saying no to drugs means saying no to excessive and illegal use of drugs. For teenagers and adults, whose brains are still developing, the use of illegal drugs can lead to affection of decision making, memory and emotional stability. Read More Related Breaking Stories from Our Opinion Articles  Beyond health, drug addiction leads to poor academic performance, lack of employment and financial stability. Saying no to drugs means saying yes to life. According to Kurt Cobain “drugs are a waste of time. They…

By Daniel Akinte  German captain and veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has set his sights on ending his remarkable international career on the highest possible note, declaring his belief that Germany can win the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old shot-stopper, widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, recently revealed that this tournament will be his final appearance for Germany. Despite approaching the end of an illustrious career, Neuer remains confident that Die Mannschaft have the quality, experience, and determination needed to lift the trophy. “It’s a given that this will be my last tournament. I definitely…

By Daniel Akinte Turkey’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after 24 years ended in bitter disappointment as they crashed out at the group stage without scoring a single goal. Despite creating numerous chances and controlling large spells of both matches, the Crescent-Stars were left to rue missed opportunities and a controversial moment that became one of the tournament’s biggest talking points. Plenty of chances, no goals Turkey’s campaign began with a frustrating 2-0 defeat to Australia. The scoreline hardly reflected the flow of the game, with Turkey enjoying 72 percent possession and firing an incredible 30 shots. However,…

A four-year-old boy was abducted from a park in Sandwell while playing near a fish pond, sparking a police investigation and an urgent appeal for information from the public. The incident happened shortly after 3pm on Thursday at Haden Hill Park in Cradley Heath, off Halesowen Road, near Birmingham. According to West Midlands Police, the child had been in the park with his mother when he suddenly disappeared. His mother was understood to have been tending to a baby at the time. Officers said the boy was missing for several minutes before he was found in woodland close to the…