Latest News from Saturday, July 18th, 2026

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described it as "crazy" that he will come up against Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, nearly 20 years after a now-famous photograph captured him holding Yamal as a baby.

The United Kingdom has warned young travellers against accepting offers of free holidays, luxury trips or other incentives from criminal gangs seeking to recruit them as drug couriers.

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that global music icon Rihanna is one artiste he would love to collaborate with, describing the possibility of working together as an exciting musical opportunity.

Colombian pop star Shakira, Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids have begun rehearsals ahead of their much-anticipated performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show.

Pressure is mounting on Minister of Works David Umahi following the death of 26-year-old Mary Habila, a member of his medical support team, even as several groups insist it is too early to demand his resignation before police complete their investigation.

As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark International Criminal Justice Day on 17th July, lawyers and rights advocates renewed calls for faster court cases and fair treatment for people awaiting trial.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed that effective logistics training and sustainment capabilities are essential to the success of military operations and the protection of national security.

The United States Department of State has placed 23 countries under its highest travel advisory, Level 4, urging American citizens not to travel to the listed destinations for any reason due to security risks and limited consular assistance.