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Nestory Irankunda scores Australia’s first World Cup goal against Turkiye
Nestory Irankunda buried Australia’s opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 14, finishing a counter-attack in the 27th minute against Turkiye in Vancouver. At 20 years old, he became the youngest player in Socceroos history to score at a World Cup. The goal gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Group D
Carlo Ancelotti takes responsibility for Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco as crypto fan tokens enter the World Cup spotlight
Brazil opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 13, and Carlo Ancelotti accepted full responsibility for the tactical shortcomings that left the five-time champions splitting points in their Group C opener. Ancelotti promised improvement and reminded everyone that you don’t win a World Cup in your first
Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener, tops Group C
Scotland picked up their first World Cup victory in 28 years on June 13, beating Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. John McGinn scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide saved an initial effort from
Rivers LG polls: Residents defy no-movement order, cite economic hardship
Some traders and shop owners in the Obio/Akpor area of Rivers on Saturday opened for business in defiance of the state government’s no-movement directive during the local government council elections. They cited economic hardship and survival concerns as reasons for opening their businesses despite the ban. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the
Rivers United who? Ex-Super Eagles midfielder breaks silence amid purported NPFL move
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Rivers women reply Wike on alleged Tinubu’s wife abuse
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Rivers women under the auspices of Rivers Professional Women League, RPWL, on Saturday refuted the insinuation by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, that their action of walking out on the wife of President Bola Tinubu, was very disturbing and embarrassing. The women on Friday reportedly staged
Rivers Crisis: Tinubu meets with Fubara in London
There were strong indications on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu met with suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, during the President’s working visit to Europe. According to The Africa Report, the meeting was initiated by Fubara, but the Presidency has remained tight-lipped, declining to confirm or comment on the encounter despite several inquiries. An insider
Rivers Gov’t advises youths to pick interest in military
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Rivers State Government has advised youths of the state to pick interest in joining the Nigeria Military. The State Government promised also the recruitment team from the Nigerian Army Headquarters, led by Brig. Gen. Wito Nzidee, that the state would persuade the youths to enrol in the ongoing 89″...
Why NGF is silent on Rivers crisis, by DG Shittu
News The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has explained why it has not commented on the unfolding political crisis in Rivers State. The NGF’s Director General, Abdulateef Shittu explained that “as a technical and policy hub, comprising governors elected on different platforms, the body (NGF) elects to steer clear of taking positions that may alienate members
Rivers: Nigerian lawmakers under pressure to rectify Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration
There are indications that Nigerian lawmakers at the National Assembly are under pressure to rectify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. A reliable source at the country’s National Assembly, who preferred anonymity, confirmed this to Newspot on Wednesday night. The development comes as Tinubu has till today, Thursday, as required
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Nestory Irankunda scores Australia’s first World Cup goal against Turkiye
Nestory Irankunda buried Australia’s opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 14, finishing a counter-attack in the 27th minute against Turkiye in Vancouver. At 20 years old, he became the youngest player in Socceroos history to score at a World Cup. The goal gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Group D
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Carlo Ancelotti takes responsibility for Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco as crypto fan tokens enter the World Cup spotlight
Brazil opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 13, and Carlo Ancelotti accepted full responsibility for the tactical shortcomings that left the five-time champions splitting points in their Group C opener. Ancelotti promised improvement and reminded everyone that you don’t win a World Cup in your first
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Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener, tops Group C
Scotland picked up their first World Cup victory in 28 years on June 13, beating Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. John McGinn scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide saved an initial effort from
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