FIFA Opens Probe After Fiery Argentina-Netherlands World Cup Game
A World Cup record 18 yellow cards were shown as Argentina defeated the Dutch 4-3 on penalties Friday
France to Make Condoms Free for Young Adults Aged 18-25
The move comes after the government began offering this year free birth control for all women under 25
US Basketball Star Griner Freed in Swap for Notorious Russian Arms Dealer
“She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House.
Celine Dion Cancels Shows Due to ‘Rare Neurological Disorder’
In a video posted on Instagram, a clearly emotional Dion said she had been suffering from health problems “for a long time”.
Ebola Trial Vaccines Arrive in Uganda
The outbreak has been caused by the Sudan strain of the virus, for which there is currently no vaccine.
Peru President Dissolves Congress, Vows to Rule by Decree
He announced he was “temporarily dissolving Congress… and installing an exceptional emergency government.”
Elon Musk Briefly Loses Top Spot on Forbes Billionaire List
With US tech stocks sliding as interest rates and recession fears rise, Musk’s fortune briefly fell below that of the Arnault family.
Time Magazine Names Ukraine’s Zelensky ‘Person of the Year’
Since Russia’s February 24 invasion, Zelensky has delivered daily speeches
In Speedy Recovery, Nigeria’s Oil Production Rises to 1.6mbpd
An official said the NNPC and its partners were making significant efforts with corresponding outcomes in the upstream oil sector.
Trump Organization Found Guilty in Tax Fraud Scheme
The conviction is a validation for New York prosecutors, who have spent three years investigating the former president and his businesses.
Bono, Hakimi Decisive as Morocco Make History with Shock World Cup Win over Spain
Morocco became the first Arab nation in the World Cup quarterfinals after Hakimi converted the decisive penalty with an audacious Panenka chip.
Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ Star Kirstie Alley Dies at 71
Alley rose to prominence for her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC sitcom “Cheers”
Brazil Dedicate World Cup Victory to Ailing Pele
Following Monday’s last-16 match at Stadium 974 in Doha, the players unfurled a huge banner to the 82-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Croatia Beat Japan on Penalties to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals
Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw
South Africa’s Ruling ANC Rallies Around Troubled Ramaphosa
Top African National Congress leaders who had met to discuss his future decided to stand by the president and oppose any motion seeking to remove him.
FIFA Probe Uruguay after Stormy World Cup Exit
Uruguay were eliminated despite their victory on Friday due to South Korea’s 2-1 defeat of Portugal in Group H.
Nigeria: With Poverty, Education, Health in Focus, Presidential Hopefuls Mull Solutions at ARISE Town Hall
The candidates aired their views n sync with their manifestos.
Zenith Wins ‘Bank of the Year Nigeria’ at The Banker’s Awards
According to the Banker, Nigeria’s Bank of the Year award was among the continent’s most hotly contested this year, befitting the country’s status as Africa’s largest economy.
Qatar 2022: Neymar to Play against South Korea, Barring Setback
“If he plays, it’s because he is in full health and ready to start, to play from the beginning,” coach Tite said.
Black Market Operators Make Brisk Business as Petrol Scarcity Lingers in Lagos, Other States
The scarcity appears to have defied all measures put forward by the NNPC.
