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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup with a composed 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders, despite early nerves and a spirited showing from the MLS side. The European champions dominated possession and created a flurry of chances in the first half but had to rely on a stroke of luck to break the deadlock. A misdirected shot from Vitinha deflected off Seattle’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and into the net, giving PSG a fortunate lead before halftime. Seattle nearly capitalized on a PSG error early in the game when goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma gifted the…

Atletico Madrid became the first European team to be eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup, bowing out despite a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brazilian side Botafogo in Pasadena. Diego Simeone’s side needed a win by at least three goals to stand a chance of progressing, but struggled to break down a resolute Botafogo defence and ultimately paid the price for their earlier 4-0 defeat to PSG. Botafogo, despite losing on the night, advanced to the knockout stage on goal difference, ending Atlético’s hopes and continuing South America’s strong showing at the tournament. The match started slowly, with Botafogo looking…

A suspected cultist has been confirmed dead, and another arrested, following a violent cult clash in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Sunday. The state government disclosed the development during a press briefing held after the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti. Speaking at the briefing, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, described the incident as a “security breach involving cult groups.” “According to police reports, a resident around Imo Lane off Uzuakoli Road was macheted by a cult group. The incident attracted the attention of Operation Crush following a tip-off by a patriotic resident. When officers…

Iran launched a missile attack on United States military installations in Qatar and Iraq on Monday evening, in what its state-run media described as a forceful retaliation against recent American airstrikes on her nuclear facilities. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), “The operation of Iranian missiles against American bases located in Qatar and in Iraq has begun, and is called ‘Blessing of Victory’.” AFP reporters in Doha, Qatar’s capital, reported hearing loud explosions. Doha is home to the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military installation in the Middle East. Responding to the developments, Qatari authorities confirmed…

President Bola Tinubu has launched a major agricultural initiative with the unveiling of 2,000 tractors under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, aimed at transforming Nigeria’s farming sector and ensuring national food security. The commissioning ceremony took place on Monday at the National Agricultural Seeds Council in Sheda, along the Abuja–Lokoja Expressway. Addressing stakeholders at the event, Tinubu said the deployment of the tractors marks a new phase in Nigeria’s agricultural development and food production drive. “We are very proud of what we are doing. We made a promise when we came in. We are fulfilling that promise. Two years…

Robert Wood ‘Woody’ Johnson, co-owner of the New York Jets and former U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom, has signed a legally binding agreement to acquire a 43% stake in Premier League club Crystal Palace. The stake is being purchased from Eagle Football Holdings, a multi-club ownership group led by American businessman John Textor. The deal, reported by British media to be worth nearly £190 million ($254.39 million), is subject to approval from the Premier League and the Women’s Super League. In a statement on Monday, Crystal Palace confirmed the development, “Whilst the completion is pending approval from the Premier…

The Northern Senators Forum has strongly condemned the killing of innocent travellers in Plateau State, describing the incident as a “barbaric and cowardly act” that threatens the unity of Nigeria. The attack took place last Friday in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, where unidentified gunmen ambushed an 18-seater bus conveying passengers from Basawa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, to Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau. The region has recently experienced recurring violence. Chairman of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, extended condolences to the victims’ families and the Kaduna State Government. “On behalf of the Forum, I…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a fresh security alert urging American citizens to steer clear of military and government installations in Abuja unless absolutely necessary, citing rising global security threats. According to a statement released by the United States Embassy on Monday, all embassy staff and their families have been instructed not to visit military or government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory unless for official reasons. This advisory, triggered by unspecified global developments, has led to reinforced security protocols and a reassessment of movements around sensitive government locations in the Nigerian capital. The embassy’s statement read…

The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on environmental violations with the demolition of illegal structures at the Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege. This comes on the heels of the facility’s indefinite closure due to severe sanitation breaches. Announcing the move on Monday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) led the operation to dismantle structures built along drainage setbacks within the abattoir. “As part of a clean-up exercise, operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps @LAGESCOfficial commenced the removal…

The Oklahoma City Thunder sealed a historic NBA championship on Sunday night, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in a dramatic Game 7 showdown at the Paycom Center. The victory marks the franchise’s first title since its relocation from Seattle in 2008. League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a masterclass, finishing with 29 points and 12 assists. His dominant postseason performance earned him Finals MVP honors, making him the first player since Shaquille O’Neal in 2002 to win the scoring title, regular season MVP, and Finals MVP in a single season. “It doesn’t feel real,” Gilgeous-Alexander said after the game. “So many…