Abimbola Olawuyi di£s nearly two decades after d£ath of her journalist husband, Kola Olawuyi (Nkan Nbe)

 Abimbola Olawuyi, widow of the late legendary investigative journalist and broadcaster, Kola Olawuyi, has di£d. ‎

Mrs. Olawuyi reportedly passed away yesterday, Monday morning, July 6, after a brief illness. ‎ ‎ 

A family source who confirmed the sad development disclosed that she di£d peacefully. They described her demise as a painful loss to the Olawuyi family, friends, and many who admired her strength after the passing of her husband. 

Her d£ath comes 19 years after the passing of her husband, Kola Olawuyi, the pioneering investigative journalist who became a household name through his popular radio and television programmes, 'Iriri Aye' and 'Nnkan Nbe', which exposed criminal activities, ritual k!llings, fraud, and other social vices. ‎ ‎

Portugal eliminated from the 2026 World Cup

 Portugal have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after they lost 1- 0 to Spain.

A stoppage-time goal from substitute Mikel Merino sent Spain into the quarter-finals and condemned Portugal to a painful exit from the tournament.

The defeat also marks the end of an era for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is set to retire from international football after recently confirming that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final major tournament with the national team.

It also brings the curtain down on an extraordinary international career that saw the five-time Ballon d'Or winner captain Portugal to the 2016 UEFA European Championship and the 2019 UEFA Nations League titles, while becoming the nation's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.

 

Sophia Momodu responds to allegation of selling her body

 Sophia Momodu has responded after a SnapChat user accused her of selling her body. 

"For how long would you keep selling your body to live?" Debby asked Sophia on SnapChat. 

Sophia, who is the mother of singer Davido's oldest child, responded: "Debby Adegoke I've just arrived please. Let me breathe before you start with your weird projections & stalking! Ah ah, una no dey tire???" 

 

UEFA slams FIFA over decision to reinstate banned USA star Folarin Balogun following Donald Trump's intervention for Red Card

 European football's governing body UEFA has condemned FIFA's decision to allow banned USA forward Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium in their last-16 World Cup showdown, describing the call 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable'.

FIFA overturned US star striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, after a personal phone call from President Donald Trump.

Balogun had been set to miss Monday's last-16 knockout clash with the Belgians after receiving a straight red card following video review for stepping on the foot of a Bosnian defender in a round-of-32 clash that the US won 2-0. However, the player will now be available to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium after the overturning of the red card decision.

Nigerian-British woman arrested with 13kg cocaine concealed in plantain peels

 A 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandma, Mrs. Mary Yetunde Barek, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery of 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in peels of plantain which appeared as real plantains and packed among other food items in her luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos.

Ajayi Kanyinsola defeats world champion Seville to win 100m at Prefontaine Classic

Kanyinsola Ajayi delivered a stunning performance on Saturday to win the men's 100 metres at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, defeating a field that included reigning world champion Oblique Seville.

The 21-year-old Nigerian clocked 9.84 seconds to equal his own national record in his debut appearance on the Diamond League circuit.

Competing at Hayward Field, Ajayi powered past Seville after the opening stages of the race to secure victory. The Jamaican finished second in 9.89 seconds, while American sprinter Christian Coleman claimed third place in 9.95 seconds. Fellow American Kenneth Bednarek placed fourth with a time of 9.96 seconds.

American businessman Michael Rubin’s annual White Party with A-list celebrities in attendance

 Yearly, American businessman Michael Rubin throws what is arguably the biggest celebrity party in celebration of July 4th and this year was no different. 

Michael Rubin's annual Fourth of July bash held a little early this year. 

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the who-is-who in the entertainment industry in America gathered at Rubin's $50million oceanfront estate in Bridgehampton, New York, located in the Hamptons. 

Fire outbreak at traditional herbs market in Ibadan

 Traders at the popular Bode Traditional Herbs and Other Products Market, popularly known as Iso Alagbo, in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State, are counting their losses following a devastating fire that struck the market in the early hours of Friday, July 2.

According to reports, the fire started in one of the shops before rapidly spreading to adjoining stalls, leaving behind extensive destruction and losses that are yet to be fully quantified.

Some of the traders fought back tears as they watched their source of livelihood get destroyed before their eyes.  

Daredevil Couple Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building Spire And Pulling Off A Marriage Proposal

 A daredevil couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, have been arrested after they climbed the 1,454‑foot spire of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.”

The pair completed the dangerous climb, displayed the message, and sealed the stunt with a marriage proposal before authorities intervened.

They were taken into custody and now face multiple charges, including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct.

Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) revokes licenses of 46 Microfinance banks

 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of forty-six (46) Microfinance Banks with effect from July 1, 2026.

A statement released by the apex bank today July 1, says the revocation was approved by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, following the banks’ failure to meet the regulatory requirements for continued operation as licensed financial institutions.

Federal Government to scrap JSS-SSS separation policy

 The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has failed to improve access to education and has contributed to the growing number of out-of-school children.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, June 30, during the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee.