spain belgium: Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final to advance to the semifinals where they will face France.
Archived Pulse in Nigeria
Country pulse digest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Archived Pulse in Nigeria
NG interest is concentrated around spain belgium, manchester city f.c., oyo kidnapping update.
Active topics
24
Search volume
106.8K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports63% (15)
World8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Politics8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Why people are curious
In NG, search intent is led by following (17), explaining (5), worrying (1). People are using the snapshot to track what is happening now, understand confusing topics, and decide what to do next.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
manchester city f.c.: Manchester City has made important signings including re-signing goalkeeper Pierce Charles and acquiring a young winger from Leicester City.
oyo kidnapping update: Nigerian forces successfully rescued abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo, identifying Ansaru terrorists behind the kidnapping.
france vs spain: Interest is surging in the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain, focusing on Spain's young player Lamine Yamal.
hainan huaxin lafarge africa acquisition: Searches spike around Hainan Huaxin's acquisition of Lafarge Africa, indicating notable business activity.
stoke city vs braga: Attention is focused on the soccer match between Stoke City and Braga, with forecasts and tactical analysis.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Nigeria
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
moses simon
Fans are searching to understand Moses Simon's regrets over a failed Liverpool transfer and the club's rejection of his discrimination claims.
200+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
02
SportsSurging
spain belgium
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final to advance to the semifinals where they will face France.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 24900%
spainspain vsspain match today
03
SportsSurging
manchester city f.c.
Manchester City has made important signings including re-signing goalkeeper Pierce Charles and acquiring a young winger from Leicester City.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
04
WorldSurging
oyo kidnapping update
Nigerian forces successfully rescued abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo, identifying Ansaru terrorists behind the kidnapping.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
oyooyo kidnappingpunch
05
SportsNew
france vs spain
Interest is surging in the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain, focusing on Spain's young player Lamine Yamal.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
spain vs francelamine yamalyamal
06
MoneyEmerging
hainan huaxin lafarge africa acquisition
Searches spike around Hainan Huaxin's acquisition of Lafarge Africa, indicating notable business activity.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 3 places
07
SportsSurging
stoke city vs braga
Attention is focused on the soccer match between Stoke City and Braga, with forecasts and tactical analysis.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
stoke city bragastoke vs braga
08
SportsPeaking
jorge jesus
Jorge Jesus has been appointed as the new head coach of Portugal's national football team following their disappointing World Cup performance.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
09
EntertainmentPeaking
linda ejiofor
Linda Ejiofor stars alongside Lateef Adedimeji in a new Nollywood movie aiming for a Guinness World Record.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 1900%
10
PoliticsPeaking
governor fubara 2026 rivers budget
Search interest in Governor Fubara's 2026 Rivers State appropriation bill is rising as stakeholders monitor the budget process.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
rivers 2026 appropriation bill fubara
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11
SportsSurging
chelsea fc transfer news
Chelsea FC transfer news is highly trending with major deals involving players like Enzo Fernandez and others.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
12
PoliticsSurging
seyi tinubu
Seyi Tinubu is in the news amid legal proceedings involving DJ Chicken over alleged threats against her.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
dj chicken
Sports / Explaining | 1 day ago
moses simon
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 200+ recent searches and 200% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
I was supposed to go to Liverpool - I regret how I behaved after my club demanded a big fee - Liverpool Echo
Rangers reject Simon’s claims of ethnic bias - Punch Newspapers
French Embassy Celebrate Super Eagles Star - He Represents The Excellence Of Nigerian Football - OwnGoalNigeria.com
‘We are not a tribal club’ — Enugu Rangers reject Moses Simon’s discrimination claim. - Vanguard News
Nigeria winger admits regret at failed £10m Liverpool transfer: “Is it the agent or the club?” - This Is Anfield
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.