Thousands of ecstatic fans gave Argentina’s football squad a hero’s welcome in Buenos Aires in the early hours before dawn on Tuesday, after the plane carrying Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning teammates touched down at Ezeiza airport. The Argentinian…
Argentina thwart France comeback to win epic World Cup final on penalties
Argentina have won the World Cup for a third time, requiring a penalty shootout to do so when an epic contest with France finished 3-3 after extra-time. Kylian Mbappe became just the second man to score a hat-trick in the…
France edge past Morocco to set up Argentina final
France were pushed all the way by World Cup wild cards Morocco before the holders sealed a place in Sunday’s final against Argentina. The first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final refused to buckle despite suffering the early…
Messi scores in 1,000th game as Argentina progress
Lionel Messi produced a moment of magic on his 1,000th career appearance as two-time champions Argentina beat Australia to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Messi, 35, was winning his 169th cap for his country and they needed his brilliance to…
*Why Ooni of Ife invited me to his palace – Nkechi Blessing (Vanguard)*REISSUED-2023: Court refuses to order INEC to resume CVR over short day to election (Sun)
Why Ooni of Ife invited me to his palace – Nkechi Blessing (Vanguard) Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing finally revealed the reason she was visited by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwunsi, in his palace at Ile-Ife, Osun State.…
Maradona tribute plane unveiled in Argentina
An aeroplane dedicated to Argentine great Diego Maradona was unveiled on Wednesday ahead of a journey that will end at the World Cup in Qatar later this year. The Tango D10S – a 12-seater financed by an Argentine fintech company…
Lionel Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final
Lionel Messi ended his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio’s Maracana stadium. Messi, 34, dropped to the ground in joy at the full-time whistle and was swiftly mobbed…
*Lagos landlords, motorists groan over poor road, gridlock, accidents (Punch)*Mixed reactions trail Lagos Bill barring parade of suspects (Guardian)
Lagos landlords, motorists groan over poor road, gridlock, accidents (Punch) Residents and shop owners have decried the poor state of Old Ipaja Road, Agege, saying that it impedes free flow of traffic and causes avoidable accidents. Motorists plying the corridor…
Argentina legend Diego Maradona dies aged 60
Football legend Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60. The former Argentina attacking midfielder and manager suffered a heart attack at his Buenos Aires home. He had successful surgery on…
*Lagos directs closure of public, private schools (Punch)*Stranded Lagos residents hail anti-SARS protesters (Guardian)
Lagos directs closure of public, private schools (Punch) The Lagos State Government has directed all pupils/students in public and private schools to stay at home, following the tension generated by the anti- SARS protests. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade…