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 Inter Miami Suffers Heartbreaking Loss to Columbus Crew After Late Red Card and Dramatic Stoppage-Time Goal Inter Miami endured a devastating defeat against the Columbus Crew, with Lionel Messi's equalizer ultimately overshadowed by a crucial late red card and a dramatic stoppage-time winner. The Herons' tactical setup and defensive resilience were severely tested in a feisty encounter that saw them concede a heartbreaking goal in the final moments. Tactical Struggles and Early Setbacks Operating in a 3-4-3 formation, a system often employed to maximize Messi's creative influence, Inter Miami found themselves struggling to control the game's tempo against a relentless Columbus Crew press. Despite maintaining 56% of possession, Miami's attacking efforts yielded just three shots on target, indicating a struggle to convert ball control into meaningful opportunities. The match saw an early setback for Miami when Josef Martinez converted a penalty, putting the Columbus ...

 LASTMA CRACKDOWN ON ONE-WAY DRIVING, ILLEGAL GARAGES … Impounds 84 Vehicles At Idumota, Iddo, Others … Officers Attacked, Injured As Miscreants, Hoodlums Resist Enforcement The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified its enforcement operations across identified traffic flashpoints in the State, impounding 84 commercial and private vehicles for various traffic infractions during a comprehensive weekend crackdown at Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu. The enforcement exercise was principally aimed at restoring sanity, orderliness and strict compliance with extant traffic regulations, particularly along corridors where persistent violations by recalcitrant motorists and commercial bus operators have continued to pose a formidable threat to road safety and the unhindered movement of traffic. Of grave concern to the Agency was the increasingly perilous practice of commercial buses reversing against traffic along the one-way stretch from Iddo back ...

 LASG KICKS OFF ANNUAL MOTHER, INFANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ACROSS IBILE DIVISION … Holds Health District I Edition The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement (OPL&CE), has commenced the Y2026 Mother, Infant and Child Development (MICHD) Programme across the six Health Districts of Lagos State, with the Health District I edition held at the Taofeek Adaranijo Event Centre, 228, Ipaja Road, Abekoko, Beside Orile Agege Local Council Development Area Secretariat, Lagos State. Speaking at the flag-off Ceremony, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen, said that the initiative is designed to promote maternal and child wellbeing, improve access to essential nutritional support and strengthen awareness of available healthcare services, adding that it forms part of the State Government’s continued commitment to social protection, support for vulnerable famili...

 Handle naira with care, pride, CBN urges Nigerians The Central Bank of Nigeria has urged Nigerians, particularly traders, to handle the naira with care, pride and dignity to extend its lifespan and reduce the cost of replacing soiled and mutilated notes. Dr Adedeji Adetona, Director, Currency Operations and Branch Management, gave the advice in Kano on Monday during a roadshow and public awareness campaign on the proper handling of the naira at Galadima Market. Represented by Mr Ibrahim Yahya, Deputy Director, Currency Operations Department, Adetona said the sensitisation was aimed at taking the message of proper handling of the naira directly to the people, particularly those who frequently engage in cash transactions. He described the naira as a symbol of Nigeria’s sovereignty and national pride, while stressing the need for Nigerians to handle the currency carefully and effectively. “The key message is about proper handling of the Naira. The Naira is the symbol of our sovereign...

 Teresa Giudice breaks silence on Milania’s airport breakdown, reveals daughter’s ‘significant psychological trauma’ Teresa Giudice released her first statement on the “psychological trauma” daughter Milania Giudice is navigating nearly one week after their viral airport clash. “The past few months have been incredibly difficult for our family, and I feel it is important to say something while also protecting my daughter during an extremely vulnerable time in her life,” the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star wrote via Instagram Stories on Monday. “Milania has experienced tremendous heartbreak and significant psychological trauma after losing two of her best friends,” she continued. The 20-year-old’s BFF, Victoria Zardoya, notably, died in July after a fatal fall. It is unclear who else Teresa, 54, was referring to. “Grief affects everyone differently, and watching your child try to process that kind of loss is something no parent can ever truly prepare for,” the Bravolebrity adde...

 Archaeologists risked their lives to save thousands of treasures from Islamic State terrorists Brave archaeologists risked their lives to save thousands of historic treasures from imminent destruction by Islamic State terrorists. A new study reveals how they rescued around 30,000 “priceless” artefacts from the Deir ez-Zor Museum as the city faced imminent capture by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Deir ez-Zor is the capital of the province of the same name in Syria, and the region contains key oil and gas fields, making it a fiercely contested battleground during Syria’s 15-year civil war. Study author Maamoun Abdulkarim said the significance of the heroic rescue effort in 2014 and 2015 extends beyond the number of artefacts saved. The Professor of Archaeology and History at the University of Sharjah presents the operation as a case study in protecting cultural heritage during wartime in the new study, published in the journal Museum Management and Curatorship. Prof Ab...