G hana will begin their World Cup campaign in Toronto without Thomas Partey after Canadian authorities denied the midfielder entry. BBC reported that the 32-year-old’s visa application was turned down by the Canadian government, ruling him out of the opening match against Panama. He remains with the Black Stars’ training camp in Boston and cannot join the team for the fixture. Partey, now with Villarreal after leaving Arsenal, is facing court charges. He has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault linked to four women between 2020 and 2022. His trial is set for next year and he has not been convicted. Fifa said it does not control immigration decisions, noting that host countries alone decide who enters their borders. Canada’s immigration rules block entry for anyone charged with or convicted of serious crimes. Partey denies all allegations and is awaiting trial. Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz defended the selection before the tournament, saying: “If the ...

T ension gripped a home in Akure on Thursday after a domestic fight turned violent and left a man nursing a deep cut. Police in Ondo State have taken Olatunde Mary into custody. She is accused of attacking her husband, Olatunde Julius, with a cutlass during a heated quarrel. In a report by Vanguard Newspaper , officers said the clash happened around 2:30 p.m. on June 12, 2026. The matter was later brought to the Gender-Based Offences Unit at the state police headquarters in Akure. There, investigators said Mary’s actions during the argument caused serious injury to her husband’s left hand. Julius was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Medical staff attended to the wound and recorded details of the injury. While that was going on, police spoke with both husband and wife and collected statements. They also gathered other evidence linked to the incident. After reviewing what they had, officers said they found enough grounds to charge Mary. She was later brought before a court to face pro...

F ederal University Birnin Kebbi has called on students to be more careful with their safety following the death of one student, Channels Television reported on its website. University officials warned students to stay away from late-night trips, move in groups when they must go out, and quickly alert security agencies about any strange person or activity around them. The school said protecting students’ lives and wellbeing remains a top priority. The deceased was laid to rest on Thursday. Janazah prayers were held at the mosque inside Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, before burial. In a message of sympathy, the university management condoled with the family, friends, classmates, and the entire student body. It prayed that the student’s soul finds peace. At the same time, some students who asked not to be named shared concerns with Channels Television about safety near hostels outside the campus. They said many students deal with threats such as robbery attacks, stolen phones,...