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Marc Marquez claimed his 100th victory across all classes with a commanding win at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday at Balaton Park, less than a month after undergoing surgery on his shoulder and foot. Marquez beat ​KTM's Pedro Acosta to the chequered flag for his first win ‌since the San Marino Grand Prix last year and his 74th in MotoGP. The seven-time MotoGP champion's triumph was particularly sweet as it also marked Ducati's 100th victory, while his teammate Francesco Bagnaia finished third. "Super happy. Expensive win because after last year it changed everything," said Marquez, who had also won Saturday's sprint from pole position. "But the sport is like this. From one day to the other, one can change everything. I learned this in 2020 (after a season-ending crash)."

  The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th when co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group H. Spain Best World Cup finish: Champions in 2010; Appearances: 17; World ranking: 2 Path to the Finals Impeccable and commanding - that’s how you could describe La Roja’s qualifying campaign, with them averaging almost a rout per match against Georgia, Bulgaria, and Turkey. They only dropped points with a draw against Turkey, conceding their first two goals in the final matchday, when everything was already decided in their favour.

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD), in partnership with the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has launched the National Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YiALTF). This initiative aims to improve land access and unlock opportunities for over 500,000 young Nigerians building sustainable agribusiness enterprises. Supported by First City Monument Bank (FCMB), the initiative addresses a major barrier for young agripreneurs, which is access to land. It also creates pathways for financing, enterprise development, job creation, and long-term economic growth. The programme was unveiled in Abuja earlier this week during a high-level gathering of government officials, development partners, financial institutions, youth organisations, and stakeholders from Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem.

  The Federal Government, yesterday, launched a renewed offensive against terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that no effort will be spared to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states. Recall that in the wake of the abductions,  President Bola Tinubu ordered  deployment of a specialised rescue team and approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to strengthen security across vulnerable communities. Meanwhile, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the  Tinubu administration to urgently overhaul Nigeria’s counter-terrorism framework, warning that terrorists are continuously refining their tactics while government appears incapable of doing the same. Speaking at a special national security briefing tagged #UniteAgainstTerror in Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said recent abductions of schoolchildren and teachers constitute ...

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued three kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The development was disclosed by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a post shared via his X handle. According to security sources cited in the report, the operation was carried out at about 11:48 a.m. on May 30 by troops of CSI Battalion III in collaboration with vigilantes and forest rangers. The sources said the joint security team was conducting a patrol at the Kharisin hunting ground when suspected terrorists sighted the advancing troops and fled the area. In the process, the suspects reportedly abandoned their captives, leading to the successful rescue of three kidnapped victims.

  A joint air operation by the Nigerian Military under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) and the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, has reportedly neutralised 21 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters in Borno State. The airstrike targeted a terrorist enclave in Arege, Kukawa Local Government Area, on May 30, following intelligence reports that insurgents were operating from the location. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, citing military sources, said the operation was carried out after intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions confirmed the presence of ISWAP members in the area. According to the sources, the strike was directed at a camp allegedly being used by the terrorists to plan and coordinate attacks across the Lake Chad region. The operation reportedly resulted in the killing of 21 insurgents and significantly disrupted the group’s activities in the area.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,889 personnel across Kano State as part of a special patrol operation ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The command said the move was aimed at ensuring safety on the roads, reducing accidents, and easing traffic flow during the Sallah period. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Kano Sector Command Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran.According to him, both regular and special marshals have been mobilised for the exercise, which is expected to run from May 25 to May 31. “The special patrol is part of routine operational measures introduced during festive periods when there is usually high traffic volume on major roads,” the statement said. The Kano Sector Commander, Idris Lawal, said the operation is designed to prevent road crashes and save lives during the celebration.

  Recent deadly attacks in Oyo, Ogun States and some other parts of the South West by suspected terrorists have triggered tension in parts of the region. DAILY POST reports that there have been a series of coordinated attacks on unsuspecting residents of the region, fueling speculation that the insurgents causing mayhem in the North East may have infiltrated Yorubaland. Several unprovoked attacks, resulting in killings and abductions, have been recorded in the region recently. On April 18, 3026, heavily-armed men suspected to be terrorists invaded a church during an open-air crusade in Eda Oniyo, Ekiti State, killing a pastor and abducting several worshippers. Also, on May 12, 2026, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed the abduction of three members of a family by suspected terrorists at Ipojo Golden Estate, Oke-Eri, in Ijebu Ode.