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When Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo assumed office as governor of Anambra State in 2022, he arrived in Awka bearing an intimidating resume and a trailer-load of goodwill. Many Nigerians, especially those of us from the South-East, fervently rooted for his success. Few public officials in Nigeria have entered elective office with credentials as formidable or expectations as lofty. Armed with a First Class degree in Economics, a doctorate in Econometrics and Monetary Economics, postdoctoral research experience, and fellowships at some of the world’s most respected institutions, including the Brookings Institution, Cambridge, Oxford, Warwick, the International Monetary Fund, and the United…

England’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered an unexpected setback after training equipment destined for the team’s base in Kansas City was reportedly stolen before the squad’s arrival. According to several reports including the BBC, vehicles transporting equipment to England’s training camp at Swope Soccer Village were broken into on Friday night, prompting an investigation involving local law enforcement and the Football Association (FA). While authorities are still working to determine the full extent of the theft, training balls and football boots are among the items feared to have been taken. England manager Thomas Tuchel and his…

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino refused to single out any individual player for praise following the co-hosts’ dream World Cup opening win, insisting the 4-1 victory on Friday over Paraguay was a collective effort. The US demolished Paraguay on an electric night in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun bagging a brace and Gio Reyna scoring a late stunner, plus an early own goal. “It’s not only to talk about some names, it’s about the collective,” said Pochettino. US Argentine head coach Mauricio Pochettino gestures after winning the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the…

Morocco’s World Cup dream returns to the spotlight on Saturday as the Atlas Lions take on five-time champions Brazil in a heavyweight showdown that could set the tone for their entire FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Four years after making history as the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, Morocco step back onto football’s biggest stage carrying renewed belief and the hopes of a continent eager to see another deep run. The Group C encounter will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, part of the New York metropolitan area, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 GMT.…

Comedian and content creator, Ayo Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about his career, how insecurity is affecting the creative industry and other issues What would you describe as the turning point in your career? Whenever I talk about my achievements and how far I have come, I always give glory to God. Everyone has dreams and aspirations, but many times, success comes by God’s grace. Beyond acknowledging God’s faithfulness, I must also mention that I am naturally a go-getter. I love being dynamic and challenging myself creatively. I do not enjoy doing the same thing repeatedly…

Yellowstone‘s Dutton Ranch spinoff introduced a twist by killing off a surprising character in a gruesome death. During the Friday, June 12, episode of the hit Paramount+ series, Chet (Hart Denton) was encouraged by Rob-Will (Jai Courtney) to seek revenge for his firing. Chet decided to seek out Joaquin — and even shot him in the hand — before Miguel (Berto Colón) got the chance to take the ranch hand out. Before his death, Chet worked at 10 Petal and was made a foreman before being demoted and fired by Rip (Cole Hauser). Yellowstone initially introduced viewers to the Dutton…

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has attained trillionaire status after SpaceX, the rocket, AI and satellite communications company established by him, turned a soaraway success on its first trading day, surging 20 per cent to $2.1 trillion in valuation. SpaceX’s shares closed at $161 on the Nasdaq on Friday, compared to its initial public offering (IPO) price of $135, making it the biggest-ever stock market debut. The IPO had earlier raised $75 billion from investors and the underwriters of the transaction before the listing. “Liftoff! First $SPCX trade complete,” Space X wrote on X (formerly Twitter), which Mr Musk also…

Nigeria may not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Nigerian-born and Nigerian-heritage players ensured the country’s presence was felt on the tournament’s second day. Former Nigeria-eligible striker Folarin Balogun stole the spotlight with a brilliant brace as co-hosts the United States thrashed Paraguay 4-1, while Abuja-born Tani Oluwaseyi and fellow Nigeria-eligible forward Promise David featured for Canada as the hosts secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The performances ensured that none of the host teams lost their opening games with Mexico already setting the tone with their 2-0 win…

Nigerian athletes Kayinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi claimed the men’s 100m and 400m titles, respectively, at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the early hours of Friday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, United States, PUNCH Online reports. Representing Auburn University, Ajayi stormed to victory in the men’s 100m in a wind-assisted 9.72 seconds. The performance would have broken the African record of 9.77 seconds currently held by Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala, but a tailwind of +2.2m/s rendered the mark ineligible for record purposes. It was the 21-year-old’s first NCAA outdoor title after finishing fourth in the event last year. With…

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has said he does not have a political godfather, stating that his only backing is God. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, Fubara said he holds different political perspectives compared to his brother, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. He also  dismissed suggestions that his ambition is merely an extension of his brother’s political project or that he is acting as a placeholder. He said, “I don’t have a godfather but I have God the father. You would also agree with me…