A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Emmanuel Opeyemi Makinde, has told Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Jabi, Abuja, that his travel agent, Mr Waliyu Aderibigbe Shitta, fraudulently added a woman to his visa application in 2022 as his wife. Opeyemi, in his evidence-in-chief before the court, stated that the travel […]

The Nigeria Police Force lost 201 rifles to terrorists, bandits and other armed groups between 2021 and mid-2026, accounting for more than 70 per cent of the 282 firearms stolen from security agencies nationwide, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The report, titled Nigeria’s Stolen Rifles: Who Loses, Who Takes, revealed that 282 […] The post Police, Military, Lost 282 Rifles To Gunmen – Report appeared first on OsunDefender.

At least 920 people have been confirmed dead and 3,360 others injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday night, as rescue workers continue searching for thousands of missing residents. According to Sky News, the latest casualty figures were announced on Friday by the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez. The twin earthquakes, […] The post Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 920, Over 50,000 Missing appeared first on OsunDefender.

A statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Chris Achimugu, in a statement on his X (formally Twitter) handle on Friday noted that the move came after supporting the airline to avert violence at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport a couple of months back. The post NCAA Hands ₦6m Fine To Saudi Airlines For Consumer Protection-Related Infractions appeared first on Channels Television.

The Nigerian naira ended the week on a relatively stable note against the United States dollar, exchanging at ₦1,378.47 to $1 at the official foreign exchange market on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Market data showed the local currency remained largely stable despite slight fluctuations recorded during the week. On Friday, the naira closed at ₦1,380.93/$, […] The post Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 27, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again demonstrated his unparalleled global appeal, with a single Instagram post following Portugal’s 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan becoming the most-liked social media post of 2026 within just 48 hours of being uploaded. The Portuguese captain, who scored a historic brace in the Group K clash at Houston Stadium on June 23, […]

Former France winger Florent Malouda has declared that Lionel Messi’s statistical dominance places him beyond comparison, suggesting that even all-time greats like Pelé and Diego Maradona fall short when it comes to durability and sustained production. In an interview with BoyleSports, Malouda emphasised the extraordinary consistency and record-breaking volume that Messi has delivered throughout his […]

Senegal produced a dominant display to thrash 10-man Iraq 5-0 in Toronto, keeping their hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup last 32 firmly alive. The emphatic victory saw the Lions of Teranga finish third in Group I with three points, lifting them to fifth in the standings among the tournament’s third-placed teams. However, Pape […]

Cape Verde have written one of the greatest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament’s knockout stage. The Atlantic island nation, with a population of just over 525,000, secured a historic place in the last 32 after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia and Spain’s victory […]

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has heightened expectations that Africa could finally produce the tournament’s first champion from outside Europe and South America, ending a dominance that has remained intact since the competition began. With 48 nations set to compete for football’s biggest prize, several African sides arrive with […] The post ULTIMATE PRIZE: Can Africa finally break Europe and South America’s World Cup monopoly? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Turns out Tom Hardy doesn’t just fight villains on screen, he can spit bars too. The Hollywood actor is stepping back into his rap alter ego, Frankie Pulitzer, also known as “Face Puller,” for a collaborative album with hip-hop group Czarface. Titled Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer, the project drops on August 28 and will feature […]

Cape Verde national football team coach, Bubister said his team will approach their 2026 FIFA World Cup knock-out game against defending Champions Argentina with the right attitude. Cape Verde qualified for the knock-out stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in their debut appearance after playing a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday, becoming […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). Dr Namdas replaces Dr Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state. A former member of the House of Representatives representing Ganye/Jada/Mayo Belwa/Toungo federal constituency of Adamawa [...]

Paystack Launches SME Shield: In a major move to cushion economic pressures, fintech giant Paystack has rolled out a fresh $2,900 support package targeting Nigerian small businesses. The initiative provides direct technical support, subsidized transaction fees, and business tooling to help local merchants digitize and survive tough macroeconomic shifts.   Lagos to Global Scale: Cross-border […]

A simple food craving has turned into a full-blown soup war on social media. Popular food critic Opeyemi Oluwatobi Frederick Famakin took a trip to Imo State to satisfy his craving for Igbo cuisine, stopping at Cruise with Joe’s Josephs Pot restaurant, where he declared Ofe Owerri as “the best and richest Igbo soup in […]

Iran held Egypt to a 1-1 draw in Group G on Friday in Seattle to keep their hope of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup round 32 alive. Egypt who had already qualified for the knock-outs took the lead in side five minutes when Muhammad Salah’s left-footed shoot fell to Mahmoud Saber, who made no […]

European champions Spain condemned Uruguay to an early FIFA World Cup exit with a hard-fought 1-0 victory that saw Marcelo Bielsa’s side eliminated at the group stage for the second consecutive tournament. Alex Baena’s decisive first-half strike secured Spain’s second win of the campaign, ensuring they finished top of Group H and advanced to the […]