Oil Companies Remitted $6.75 Billion and ₦1.53 Trillion to NDDC Between 2021 and 2025

Oil and gas companies operating in Nigeria remitted a combined $6.755 billion and ₦1.529 trillion to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) between 2021 and 2025, according to figures presented before a Senate investigative committee. The disclosure was made during a public hearing by the Senate Public Accounts Committee, which is examining audit reports from…

Barcelona Cancels Morocco Pre-Season Friendly Over Security Concerns Linked to Ceuta Crisis

Barcelona have cancelled their planned pre-season friendly against Moroccan side Ittihad Riadi Tangier, citing uncertainty surrounding the current situation in the region. The match was scheduled for August 15 in Tangier as part of Barcelona’s preparations for the 2026/27 football season. However, the Spanish champions announced on Friday that the fixture would no longer go…

Argentina Declares July 15 National Football Teams Day After Historic 2026 World Cup Win Over England

Argentina has introduced a new national holiday to commemorate its dramatic victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, turning July 15 into a permanent day of celebration for the country’s national football teams. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced the decision in an official statement on Wednesday, saying July 15 will now…