On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Lionel Messi will lead Argentina against Spain in the FIFA World Cup final, with the opportunity to match a unique record currently held only by Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário. Should the defending champions emerge victorious, Messi would become the second player in history—alongside Ronaldo—to have won at least two FIFA World Cup titles and two Ballon d’Or awards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ronaldo Nazário remains the only player to have achieved this specific combination of accolades, having secured World Cup titles in 1994 and 2002, alongside Ballon d’Or wins in 1997 and 2002. While Messi already holds the record for the most Ballon d’Or honors with eight wins, he currently has only one World Cup title, earned during Argentina’s 2022 victory in Qatar. Consequently, this Sunday’s final presents the 39-year-old with a chance to add another significant milestone to his career.

A Rare Achievement

Many of football’s greatest stars have been unable to replicate this feat:

• German icons Franz Beckenbauer and Lothar Matthäus both won the World Cup as players but never managed to win the tournament twice.

• While legends like Pelé and Garrincha won multiple World Cups, they were ineligible for the Ballon d’Or for most of their careers, as the award was restricted to European players until 1995.

• The subsequent change in eligibility rules eventually allowed players from all nations to compete for the Ballon d’Or, facilitating the historic collections built by both Ronaldo and Messi.

Nana Otedola, wife of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has expressed her support for Mr Eazi and his wife, Temi, to have eleven children. During a joint podcast appearance, Nana remarked that the couple would be well-equipped to raise such a large family as they continue to progress in their careers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The topic of family size arose when Nana asked her daughter, Temi, about her experience with her first pregnancy.

• Temi described the journey as “beautiful,” noting that while managing emotions and hormones can be challenging, her overall experience has been positive.

• Temi suggested she might have six or seven children due to her smooth pregnancy.

• Mr Eazi encouraged her to aim for eleven, comparing the number to a full football team.

• Supporting this vision, Nana Otedola joked that having eleven children would not be a bad idea, adding, “I know you will have a farmhouse somewhere”.

A Surprising Announcement

Nana also shared that she was initially caught off guard by the news of the couple’s first pregnancy. She explained that she had anticipated the pair would take more time to enjoy their marriage before starting a family.

The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has indefinitely postponed the start of the 2026 national elections following a targeted cyberattack on its electronic voting platform. Although voting was scheduled to begin at midnight on Saturday, July 18, 2026, the exercise was halted due to a “deliberate, coordinated and sustained” attempt to compromise the system.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The ECNBA has issued an apology to all stakeholders, including candidates, voters, and observers, for the disruption. In response to the breach, the committee’s cybersecurity experts and voting service provider have activated emergency protocols to neutralize the threat and secure the infrastructure.

• Technical teams are currently working to restore the system to ensure the election proceeds with its credibility intact.

• The voting platform is not currently accepting ballots, and no new start time has been announced.

• The portal will only be reopened once technical experts confirm the system is fully operational and safe.

Safety Precautions and Official Communication

The ECNBA has issued a stern warning to lawyers to avoid unofficial platforms, malicious links, or unauthorized messages claiming to provide access to the voting portal. Eligible voters are advised to await official communication from the ECNBA and to rely exclusively on information released through the committee’s official channels.

Despite the delay, the electoral body confirmed that the process remains under the supervision of the committee, with candidates, agents, and independent observers stationed at the designated monitoring center. Signed by Chairman Aham Ejelam (SAN) and Secretary Ibrahim Nassarawa, the statement reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to delivering a transparent and credible election once all security threats are mitigated.