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Nigeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Super Eagles entered the game under pressure, sitting fourth in the group with seven points, nine behind leaders South Africa. Their task was made harder when star striker Victor Osimhen was forced off early through injury. Despite dominating possession, Nigeria couldn’t find a breakthrough in the first half, which ended goalless. But just six minutes after the restart, debutant Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare delivered the decisive moment, scoring in the 51st minute to give…

Kristin Cabot, the former HR chief whose kiss with her boss was caught on a Coldplay concert kiss-cam earlier this year, has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Andrew Cabot. The 52-year-old ex-astronomer was spotted canoodling with then-boss Andy Byron in July, leading both to resign from their positions. Less than a month later, she filed divorce papers in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on August 13, according to court documents seen by the Daily Mail. At the time of the scandal, Cabot was still married to Andrew Cabot, a sixth-generation heir to the Privateer Rum fortune. But insiders say their…

The prime minister has completed a major cabinet reshuffle, replacing key figures in his top team. But who is in and who is out? Sir Keir Starmer is reshuffling his cabinet following Angela Rayner’s resignation. Rayner resigned after admitting that she had not paid enough stamp duty on the purchase of a new home. Rayner, the former right-hand woman of the prime minister, stepped down as deputy prime minister, housing secretary, and deputy leader of the Labour Party. The decision came after standards adviser Sir Laurie Magnus found that she had breached the ministerial code. Rayner had paid standard stamp…

The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly considering proposals to restrict transgender people from purchasing firearms, according to CNN and the New York Post, both citing unnamed sources. The discussions, described as “preliminary in nature,” follow last week’s mass shooting at a Catholic church in Minnesota that left two children dead and 17 others injured. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the suspect identified as transgender. A Justice Department spokesperson did not confirm the reported proposals but acknowledged that internal talks are underway. “The DOJ is actively evaluating options to prevent the pattern of violence we have seen from individuals with…

Lionel Messi delivered a fitting farewell to Argentina fans in what he confirmed was his final competitive home appearance, scoring twice in a 3-0 win over Venezuela at the Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires. The 38-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, admitted before the game that the occasion would be “very, very special.” He couldn’t hold back tears as fans chanted his name during the warm-up, with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children watching proudly from the stands. After the match, Messi reflected on his future, hinting that retirement could come before…

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were overheard discussing the possibility of extending human life even achieving immortality during a private exchange on the sidelines of a military parade in Beijing. The conversation, picked up by a hot mic on Chinese state television, occurred as Xi and Putin walked through Tiananmen Square alongside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The remarks were translated into English by the BBC after being relayed through Mandarin and Russian interpreters. “In the past, it used to be rare for someone to be older than 70, and these days they say that…

President Donald Trump delivered a pointed message Wednesday when asked about his stance toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and the ongoing war in Ukraine. “I have no message to President Putin. He knows where I stand, and he’ll make a decision one way or the other,” Trump told reporters from the Oval Office. “Whatever his decision is, we’ll either be happy about it or unhappy, and if we’re unhappy about it, you’ll see things happen,” he added, hinting at possible consequences. Trump grew visibly frustrated when pressed on whether his administration had taken meaningful action against Russia. “How do you…

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered contradictory remarks on Wednesday, September 3, extending warm wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while simultaneously accusing them of conspiring against the United States. “May President Xi and the wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of celebration. Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. His post coincided with a massive military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender…

Los Angeles-Based Nigerian Lawyer Convicted in $2.1 Million Bribery Scheme Linked to Chinese Oil Company A federal jury in California has found Nigerian-American lawyer Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, 58, guilty of receiving a $2.1 million bribe while serving as an officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The bribe was tied to securing favorable drilling rights for Addax Petroleum, a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned energy giant Sinopec. Okoronkwo, also known as Pollie, practiced law in Los Angeles and specialized in immigration, family, and personal injury cases. Despite that, prosecutors argued he used his former position as general manager of…