Mexico kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey on the night of Thursday, June 11, securing a commanding 2-0 win against South Africa in front of 80,824 fans. The hosts capitalized on a defensive blunder by the South Africans in the ninth minute, allowing Julián Quiñones to score the opener. Despite threats from South Africa, including efforts from Lyle Foster and Mbekezile Mbokazi, Mexico controlled the flow of the game for much of the first half.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The situation became significantly harder for the visitors shortly after the break when Yaya Sithole was shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle. Mexico capitalized on the numerical advantage in the 67th minute, with Raúl Jiménez heading home a cross from Roberto Alvarado to double the lead.                                                                                                                                                                                                          South Africa’s discipline continued to falter late in the match when substitute Themba Zwane was dismissed following a VAR review in the 84th minute, leaving them with only nine players on the field. Although Mexico’s César Montes was also sent off for a reckless challenge during stoppage time, the home side comfortably maintained their lead to claim an important victory.

Reports have emerged linking a private aircraft that made an emergency landing on a road near Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, to Dunamis International Gospel Centre. Insiders speaking to The Cable revealed that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed the plane is U.S.-registered under the name of the church, led by Senior Pastor Paul Enenche.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The aircraft entered Nigeria under a non-commercial flight permit, a classification that strictly prohibits its use for private charter services—a condition investigators suspect was breached. Records indicate the plane previously operated under Mounthill Ltd until 2025, when its operatorship was transferred to UMO Ltd, a company reportedly associated with church member Mike Olaoye, to secure the non-commercial permit. Following the incident, this permit has been suspended.

Authorities have also detained the pilot, identified as 70-year-old Pakistani national Chris Baca, for allegedly violating Nigeria’s aviation regulations regarding pilot age limits, which cap operating age at 65.

According to Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, initial findings show the aircraft missed its approach at Asaba Airport at approximately 7:43 a.m. on Wednesday. All four crew members aboard evacuated safely and were transported to Asaba by road; no injuries were reported. The NCAA noted that air traffic control was not alerted until the aircraft was already back in the air, and the plane has since been grounded in Lagos pending a full investigation.

President Bola Tinubu has urged citizens and businesses to increase tax compliance, emphasizing that the delivery of essential infrastructure—such as roads, schools, and hospitals—is dependent on collective contributions to national revenue. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning of the Arterial Road N5 in the Federal Capital Territory, the President highlighted that infrastructure development is a key pillar of his “Renewed Hope Agenda”. He noted that improved compliance is necessary to fund public projects while reducing reliance on borrowing, and he committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶