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Breaking: Spain Beat 10-Man Argentina in Extra Time to Win Second FIFA World Cup Title

Daily Dispatch July 19, 2026

Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions on Sunday after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 following extra time in a tense final. Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal early in the second half of extra time. Torres reacted quickest to a rebound,

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Kanyinsola Ajayi:We Have Seen This Before.

Daily Dispatch July 19, 2026

By Olakunle Osisanya fdcolakunleosisanyag@gmail.com Nigeria’s quest for an Olympics and World Athletics Championships (WAC) men’s 100m gold medal has received impetus with the emergence of Kanyinsola Ajayi. Kanyinsola has dominated the 2026 men’s 100m international athletics season, with his latest victory coming from the just concluded London Diamond

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Joseph Yobo Hails FCT Infrastructure Drive Under Renewed Hope

Daily Dispatch July 16, 2026

Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has praised the pace of infrastructure development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing it as a reflection of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Yobo made the remarks while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the launch of the Abuja City Walk in Abuja. […]

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Not The First Red Card Reversal

Daily Dispatch July 6, 2026

By Olakunle Osisanya The recent FIFA suspension of a red card issued to US striker Folarin Balogun during this 2026 World Cup has elicited widespread reactions. While some find it justifiable, few others find it amusing while the rest have expressed loud dissatisfaction; more so, the large army of haters of US President Donald Trump, […]

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5th Cycling Lagos: Organisers Open Online Registration Portal Ahead of September 12 Grand Finale

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2026

The organisers of the 5th Cycling Lagos have officially opened the online registration portal for cyclists wishing to participate in this year’s highly anticipated event, with the grand finale scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting from the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Announcing the commencement of online registration in Lagos, Convener of

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Breaking: Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Leading Goalscorer

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2026

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has etched his name deeper into football history after becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history with 17 goals. The reigning world champions’ skipper achieved the milestone on Monday when he scored against Austria, surpassing the previous record of 16 goals jointly held by himself and German legend […]