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Good to see swift action being taken. Corrupt officers have no place in the police force, regardless of who the victim is. Accountability should be the standard for every Nigerian.

Spain finally broke Argentina’s dogged resistance in extra time to win the men’s World Cup for the second time with a 1-0 victory.

The Barcelona winger Ferran Torres scored the only goal of a disjointed game that was almost ruined by Argentina’s deliberate spoiling tactics, which backfired when they were reduced to 10 men for extra time by the late dismissal of Enzo Fernández for two yellow cards. Spain had dominated throughout, having 20 shots to an extraordinary two from Argentina both as they chased an equaliser –and were finally rewarded when Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute.

Pedro Porro’s cross to the back post was kept in play brilliantly by Nico Williams, with Torres pouncing to fire beyond Emi Martínez and send the Spanish into raptures. Martínez had performed brilliantly to keep Argentina in the contest with a string of superb saves, but most neutrals and the many celebrities in attendance will have been pleased to see him finally beaten given his side’s cynical tactics. Argentina did not even attempt a shot on goal until the 115th minute when Lionel Messi, making his final World Cup appearance, struck the ball at the head of Mikel Merino. There were ugly scenes after the final whistle, with Argentina’s Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes in particular reacting aggressively and players briefly scrapped. Paredes shoved Gavi to the turf and was sent off.

Messi, 39, may have played his last World Cup game and he can take enormous credit for dragging his ageing team to the final after they were pushed to the limit in knockout games against Egypt and England.

But on Sunday, he was largely shut out of the game as Spain imposed their smooth passing game and refused to shirk physical challenges.

The South Americans had been aiming to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive World Cups. But Spain were faster, slicker and younger.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain had deserved to win.

“They were the better side that’s the truth but I’ll cherish the memory of (this team), of what they achieved, and of the value of making it this far,” said Scaloni, who later broke down in tears at his post-game press conference.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/07/superb-spain-rule-the-world-overwhelm-argentina/

The Military has arrested one foreign spy, claiming citizenship of Niger Republic, and 13 terrorists’ collaborators during intensive operations in the past week with most of the collaborators apprehended in the North East by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK).

The foreign spy, dentified as Abubakar Mohammed Zen, was arrested at Mallam Fatori in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.

Announcing the arrests during a news conference in Abuja, the Director Defence Media Operations (DMO) Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, said 10 insurgents surrendered, while seven were neutralised, and 38 kidnapped victims rescued in the period.

“On 10 July 2026, four family members of terrorists surrendered to troops in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, having escaped from Kunde near the Mandara Mountains. Between 12 and 13 July 2026, a total of six family members of terrorist surrendered to troops deployed in Pulka, Gwoza and along Gwoza-Limankara road,” the DMO said.

He said on 12 July 2026, troops arrested a suspected ammunition courier, named Umar Shehu, along the Keffi-Abuja road in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and recovered 60 rounds of ammunition from him.

Onoja said that following the arrest of a suspected cult member and kidnapper, Vitalis Confidence, troops conducted a raid between 12 and 13 July 2026 at Ogbogoro community in Obiakpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, recovered one assault rifle and 45 rounds of ammunition, while troops raided selected residences at Atan and Uhuru villages in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, arrested two suspected members of the proscribed secessionist group and recovered a pump-action gun and cartridges.

Meanwhile, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), have foiled an attempted mass abduction by ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) at Monguno in Borno in the early hours of Sunday, July 19, 2026.

The FGGC facility is currently being utilised by the Borno State Government as temporary hostel accommodation for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno.

The terrorists reportedly gained access to the facility with the assistance of suspected collaborators in an attempt to abduct students.

Media Information Officer, OPHK, Capt. Mohammed Goni, said that troops immediately engaged the terrorists with coordinated and overwhelming firepower, effectively stalling their advance with Sector 3 Quick Reaction Force (QRF) reinforcing the school.

Goni said the terrorists abandon their criminal mission and fled in confusion without achieving their objective after being confronted by superior combat capability and determined resistance of the security forces.

“During the encounter, parts of the school infrastructure sustained damage but the attempt was well contained by troops in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force personnel. Troops successfully rescued and evacuated all 46 students to Kinnasara Barracks, Monguno, where they received immediate medical assessment and appropriate care.

“Regrettably, some students were fatally struck by the sporadic gunfire from the terrorists during the firefight,” he said, adding that Operation Hadin Kai had extended deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/military-arrests-one-foreign-spy-13-terrorists-collaborators/(

The emotional testimonies of the recently rescued pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State have provided Nigerians with a heartbreaking glimpse into the harsh realities of life inside a kidnappers’ camp. After spending 56 days in captivity, survivors have begun recounting how they endured hunger, exhaustion, fear, and constant movement through dense forests while hoping each day that rescue would come.

Their accounts go beyond the statistics of another school abduction. They reveal the physical and emotional trauma experienced by innocent children and educators caught in Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. The stories also underscore the enormous sacrifices made by security personnel whose coordinated operations eventually secured the victims’ freedom.

As the survivors reunite with their families, their experiences are reigniting conversations about school security, intelligence-led rescue operations, and the urgent need to strengthen protection for children in vulnerable communities.

A 56-Day Ordeal in the Heart of the Forest...

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Source: https://thecultureledger.com/2026/07/14/how-oyo-pupils-survived-56-days-in-captivity/