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Lionel Messi Reveals Emotional Reason Behind Tears After Historic World Cup Hat-Trick

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  Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has disclosed that the tears he shed after scoring against Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026 were linked to personal struggles rather than football. The 38-year-old produced a master class as Argentina began the defence of their world title with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Algeria, scoring all three goals to register the first World Cup hat-trick of his illustrious career. Messi opened the scoring before adding two more goals to seal a comfortable win for Lionel Scaloni’s side. However, it was his emotional reaction after the opener that attracted widespread attention. The Inter Miami star appeared visibly moved as he celebrated, prompting speculation that the moment was connected to the significance of his achievement or Argentina’s World Cup title defence. Speaking after the match, Messi explained that his emotions stemmed from difficult personal circumstances he had experienced in recent days. “I cried after the first goal, yes, but it was som...
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18-Month-Old Toddler Beheaded, Mother Attacked In Ondo Farm Settlement

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An  18-month-old toddler has been beheaded in Ondo State by unknown persons. The lifeless body of the little girl was discovered with the head severed after an attack on the mother at a farm settlement in Idanre, headquarters of Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The father of the girl, Bright Kalu, a peasant farmer at Agoti Settlement, said his wife was attacked along with the children, but he was unable to rescue the infant. Kalu, who is demanding justice over the incident, stated that his daughter was left in the care of her mother at the camp while he was working on another farm. He said, “I was returning from a nearby camp where I had gone to buy food items when I met my wife looking troubled and distressed. When I asked what had happened, she told me that someone had come to the camp and attacked her and that she was able to rescue three of our children, but one was missing. “My elder brother, Mr. Ifeanyi Kalu, and I immediately followed her to the camp and searched ...
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The United States Grants Permanent Residency To Fugitive Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta

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  The  United States has granted permanent residency to Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, his lawyer said Tuesday. The decision caps a saga that saw the fugitive ex-minister arrested by the U.S. immigration authorities. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the United States since January last year to receive medical treatment, including prostate cancer surgery. In January, however, he was arrested by the U.S. immigration authorities over “the status of his current stay,” his lawyers said at the time, rather than his legal woes back home. The former minister was declared a fugitive by Ghanaian authorities in February 2025 and formally charged with corruption in November. He was arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while applying to extend his stay in the country. “Ken Ofori-Atta’s Green card I-485 petition has been granted by the U.S. Immigration Court,” his attorney Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo said in a statement. “The Court finds the criminal ch...
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Reno Omokri Reacts After Davido Called Him Bingo

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  The  Nigeria ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri has reacted after Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido called him Bingo. It was gathered that Reno Omokri  had attributed the delay in his resumption in Mexico to the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reacting to Reno’s claim, Davido in a now trending post on social media, knocked the ex-presidential aide. “Umu Bingo @renoomokri fowl,” the singer posted. In  response, Reno who described Davido’s post as feedback, also tagged it most shocking. Sharing screenshots of Davido’s insult on his Instagram page on Tuesday, Reno said the singer was angry because he faulted him for wearing a customized jacket bearing the abducted Oyo school children’s names to perform at the World Cup. Reno wrote; “Dear, Mr. David Adeleke AKA Davido, thank you for your feedback. I was rather surprised by your response to my post. Most shocking is your insult. “You are an international celebrity whom Nigeria is proud ...
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VeryDarkMan Leads Protest In Ibadan Over Oyo Schoolchildren And Teachers Abduction

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Nigerian social media  activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday, June 15, 2026, led a mammoth crowd of Ratel Movement members and supporters in a protest at the ever-busy Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, over the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire local government area of the State. The protesters converged under the Iwo Road bridge, opposite Terminal 1, before embarking on a peaceful march through major roads in the area, demanding urgent action from security agencies and government authorities to secure the release of the kidnap victims. Carrying placards with various inscriptions condemning insecurity and calling for the safe return of the abducted pupils and teachers, the protesters expressed concern over the growing wave of kidnappings and attacks on vulnerable communities across the country. VDM, while addressing the crowd, urged the federal and state governments to intensify efforts to rescue the victim...
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“Why I ‘Married’ Myself” – Media Personality, Denrele Edun

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  Nigerian media personality and actor, Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, popularly known as Denrele Edun has explained the reason behind his symbolic decision to “marry himself” as part of celebrations marking his 45th birthday. The flamboyant entertainer who was born in Hamburg, Germany on the 13th of June, 1981,  sparked reactions on social media after sharing a video in which he announced that he had tied the knot with himself. According to Denrele, the gesture was a celebration of self-love, resilience and the many versions of himself that have endured life’s challenges over the years. “Till death didn’t do us part. So I married myself. After 45 years of chaos, glitter, survival, reinvention, controversy, resilience, heartbreak and triumph, I remain the greatest love story I’ve ever known,” he said in the video. Reflecting on his journey through fame, personal struggles and successes, the television personality said he chose to honour the one person who had remained with him throu...
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Emeka Ike Sues INEC And Wike’s Aide, Seeks ₦10 Billion Damages Over Alleged Data Breach

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  Veteran Nollywood  actor, Emeka Ike has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),  Lere Olayinka over the alleged release of his voter registration details. The actor is seeking ₦10 billion in damages. He claims his privacy was breached after screenshots of his voter registration transfer appeared on X. INEC previously stated that the information was not exposed through a cyberattack. The commission said the disclosure resulted from the misuse of internal access credentials. Emeka Ike is asking the court to hold both parties responsible. He is also seeking the removal of the post and a public apology from Olayinka.
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