The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released activists Randy Peter and Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, after both honoured an invitation by the anti-graft agency at its headquarters in Abuja. Newsextra24 reports that the duo regained their freedom shortly after midnight on Wednesday, following several hours of questioning, and …

The United States (US) has approved a proposed $1.96bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, a move aimed at strengthening the kingdom’s air defence capabilities as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. Newsextra24 reports that the approval was announced on Wednesday by the US State Department, which said the deal aligns …

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Buba Galadima, has explained that the North aligned with Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. The NDC chieftain the region believes an Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket offers the best chance of rescuing Nigeria and promoting national reconciliation. Galadima stated this while speaking on  Arise …

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has strengthened his claim for a record-extending ninth Ballon d’Or after inspiring the Albiceleste to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a match-winning display against England. Newsextra24 reports that the 39-year-old produced two assists as Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final, setting …

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has claimed they are currently one of the two best teams in the world. Messi was speaking after leading his country into the final of the 2026 World Cup. The 39-year-old provided the two assists, as Albiceleste came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the …

Besiktas have announced the signing of Belgian winger Leandro Trossard from Premier League champions Arsenal. The 31-year-old joined Mikel Arteta’s side from Brighton back in January 2023 and went on to make 174 appearances across all competitions, scoring 36 goals. Trossard became a key player in the Arsenal squad, coming up with vital goals, …

Harry Kane said he was “gutted” for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon‘s strike had put the Three Lions on the cusp of a first men’s World Cup final since they lifted the …

Argentina players held up a political banner declaring “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas” (“The Falklands ⁠are Argentine”) after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday, in apparent contravention of FIFA ‌rules. FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct bans “banners, flags, flyers, apparel and other paraphernalia ‌that are of a political, …

Djed Spence is seriously thinking about a transfer away from Tottenham Hotspur as he heads home from World Cup duty, where his campaign ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. The 25-year-old defender established himself as an important figure for England during the tournament, but his long-term prospects in …

Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government’s humanitarian evacuation from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 Nigerians aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline said the final flight increased the total number of evacuees to 1,393 Nigerians transported across five successful humanitarian evacuation missions. This is contained in …