The 22-year-old dismissed claims that Nigeria's failure to qualify for the World Cup influenced his choice, stressing that South Africa had always been where his heart belonged

…(ZLP). They might not be serious contenders. However, their combined vote share could influence final margins. Whatever happens from Ekiti to Kebbi, Rivers to Nasarawa, Ondo to Kano, back to Enugu, we will bring you the live update in text pictures and videos. So stay with us. Vanguard News

…mobilised themselves again and attacked Ekperite. They shot him and used machetes to inflict cuts on his body. My other brother, Kokoite, escaped to Lagos for fear of being killed like his brother. "After the death of Ekperite, my mother was traumatised. She became very sick and didn't survive the agony of the death of…

…he said the crisis could trigger broader consequences, including accelerated food inflation, the collapse of small-scale LPG retail businesses, job losses, reduced investor confidence and a significant setback to Nigeria's clean-energy and climate commitments. As a way out, Iyang called for immediate measures to improv…

…commitments, marriage, and family-building. The launch also highlights the growing influence of technology in preserving cultural traditions by adapting long-standing social practices to modern digital environments.

…in assets from two oil tycoons named in the case, saying Alison-Madueke used her influence to steer contracts to their companies. She said she was never charged in that matter and insisted the contracts followed due process. Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said in 2022 it had recovered about $…

…the society. The aim, he said, was to reduce insecurity, save lives lost during the conflict, and re-channel funds used for weapons toward infrastructure development. Despite public outcry, Borno State Government on Democracy Day, June 13, 2026 reintegrated another batch of 720 men, 992 spouses, and 2,050 children who…

…a serious contender, though their combined vote share in a tight race could yet influence final margins. With 1.02 million registered voters across 2,445 polling units, today's result will deliver the clearest verdict yet on Oyebanji's first term, and set the political tone in Ekiti ahead of 2027.

…in the D, whose blocked shot looped up into the air. Freeman — son of Super Bowl-winning NFL wide receiver Antonio Freeman — was first to the ball, heading it past Patrick Beach. The offside flag went up. But it was overturned by VAR, and the stadium rocked for a second a time. Australia made three changes at the break…

…Ayinde Barrister. Throughout a career that spanned several decades, Love Azeez remained influential in the Fuji scene and earned widespread admiration from lovers of traditional Yoruba music. Renowned for his authentic Fuji sound and distinctive vocal delivery, he gained recognition with hit songs including Ijapari, Ba…

…Lamouchi following the side's defeat in their opening World Cup 2026 fixture.Sweden inflicted a 5-1 loss on Tunisia in Sunday's Group F tie at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico.Reports afterwards suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked, but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Mo…

…and turned into one of the thousands of child soldiers forced into battle during the conflict."[He] hid them in a bag of rice and then went back to get them and then to continue the journey," Rudiger added. "And sometimes they had to lay low, pretending they [were] dead to not get shot or to not get abducted."Rudiger,…

…fitness of forward Memphis Depay, who came off the bench against Japan but struggled to influence the game after recently recovering from a thigh injury. "Memphis is almost ready," Koeman said after the Japan match. "I can feel he’s coming, and then I put him on the pitch, but we couldn’t attack anymore. "I’m aware tha…

…with the result triggering questions about their attacking display and Ronaldo's influence. Ronaldo, competing at a record sixth World Cup, came under particular scrutiny after extending his wait for a goal at major tournaments, with criticism also coming from former France striker Thierry Henry, who questioned whether…

…alcohol volumes, tells us what is really changing. I am not sure if we are at an inflection point purely that people are drinking less, to me this is a story about people drinking very differently.MORE FOR YOUFor decades, the drinks industry operated on a rigid binary assumption: you were either a drinker or the driver…

…that Zurg is their father.Forbes'I Am Frankelda' Directors On How Guillermo Del Toro Influenced Their Stop-Motion FilmBy Tim LammersWhile Toy Story 5 doesn't have a post-credits scene, Lilypad and the toy Pizza Sunglasses appear as the credits wind down to perform a rap song that Lilypad began to play earlier in the fi…

…and transaction, and the enduring importance of immersive brand experiences. Influential speakers such as Oprah Winfrey and Demis Hassabis highlight the event's expanded scope. Ultimately, Cannes underscores that understanding human behavior remains paramount for brand success in an evolving digital landscape.The iconi…

…have worsened amid the Iran war-to rise more over the next year because of the conflict.The poll also found 22% of Americans are satisfied with Trump's handling of cost of living, less than the 29% who approved of former President Joe Biden's handling of the issue when he left office.June 3Trump's approval rating decli…

…strengthening agricultural value chains, boosting local industry and easing food inflation over time. What you should know Nigeria currently has one of the largest fertiliser production capacities on the continent. Industry estimates indicate that the country has an annual installed capacity of about 16 million metric…

…billion three days later. The sustained increase reflects stronger foreign exchange inflows and improved liquidity conditions in the country's external sector. More insights Nairametrics had earlier reported that Nigeria's external reserves gained more than $1 billion during the first half of June, extending the positi…

…a peace deal with Iran, a development that could bring an end to the three-month conflict that affected global markets. The announcement included the lifting of a weeks-long U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping. The development triggered a decline in crude oi…

…infrastructure and services, institutional actors, planning and reporting, conflict management, and integrated animal identification and traceability systems. According to the developers, NLIMS will provide real-time access to critical information needed across the livestock value chain. The system is expected to suppo…

…violence stopped.The arrival of then world champions Brazil for an exhibition match in conflict-torn Haiti brought the capital Port-au-Prince to a standstill in 2004."Are you sure the Brazilians are playing in Haiti? It sounds like the Brazilians are at home," Haitian journalist Pierre Richard Midy remembers his foreig…

…he had left off in Paris against the Swiss, storming into a two-set lead.The Spaniard inflicted the first blow on Federer's serve in the third game and then saw off two break points to serve out the set at 5-4.And he took complete control as he battled back from 4-1 down in the second, winning five games in a row to go…

…for Portugal anymore.I don't see Martinez dropping Ronaldo for this game, though. His influence is far too great.I still think Portugal will beat Uzbekistan, who were very open against Colombia, because they have got superior footballers - but if they do win, it will be despite Ronaldo, not because of him.Sutton's pred…