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England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said the Three Lions have every right to dream of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while stressing, however, that ambition must be matched with hard work and responsibility. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Tuchel said England’s objective is to compete for the trophy and make the nation proud, but cautioned against unrealistic expectations. “We dream. We dream. I think we have a right to dream, but we don’t want to be delusional,” the German coach said. “We know that it comes with responsibility and the responsibility is on the effort. We want to put…
Horror is having a moment. In 2026, the genre is especially well-represented: new blood is dominating the box office through films like Backrooms and Obsession, established names like Sam Raimi and Damian McCarthy are at the top of their game, and long-running franchises like 28 Years Later and Resident Evil continue to stay relevant. But the most impressive piece of horror this year might just be found in the world of TV comedy: Widow’s Bay, a series that manages the delicate balance of mixing scares with laughs, while also doubling as a loving tribute to the genre. It’s the kind…
Ready, a self-custodial crypto wallet and payments company, has reportedly restricted card access for users outside the European Economic Area, according to multiple user reports.Ready has restricted USDC card functionality for users outside the European Economic Area following a change in its card provider, according to notices shared by users on social media.Several users shared screenshots of an in-app notice from Ready stating: “Your Ready Card will be deactivated within the next hour,” citing changes affecting users “primarily outside the EEA.”The reported changes left some users questioning how quickly access to crypto-linked payment cards can be restricted when providers change.Users…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’re so over tight jeans, welcome to the club. Apparently, East Coast rich moms are, too. We’ve spotted these loose, breezy pants all over the Hamptons, from morning errand runs to Saturday mimosas. More staple than trend, these 11 pants styles dominate the coast every summer. With flowy silhouettes, linen-like materials and billowy wide legs, our top picks are as comfy as they are chic. They’re proof that there’s no excuse for sloppy sweats, whether you’re hitting the farmer’s market…
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has denied media reports quoting him as saying that the signatures of some senators listed on the recommendation for the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, were forged. Mr Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, said the reports were based on a misinterpretation and misrepresentation of his comments during an interview on Monday on AIT’s Politics Today. He clarified in a statement on Tuesday. Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate in March 2025 for six months on the recommendation of its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, which…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says Nigeria’s proposed aircraft leasing company will enable airlines acquire aircraft through local arrangements and make payments in naira rather than dollars. Mr Keyamo disclosed this while speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural African Air Transport Conference in Lomé, Togo. The minister said the proposed Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company would be privately funded but backed by government guarantees designed to attract investors and reduce risks for aircraft owners and financiers. According to him, the initiative is aimed at helping local airlines overcome one of their biggest challenges – access to…
Nigerian soldiers on the frontline The non-state actors and their sponsors terrorising Nigeria hope that the web of political obligation, the fear of elite fracture, and the inertia of institutional complicity will continue to insulate them from terminal consequence. They are betting, with the calm confidence of men who have been right before, that their industry of insecurity will not to be disturbed. That bet must be made to fail. It is becoming increasingly clear that Nigeria’s insecurity is organised and managed by sponsors, who have names, addresses, coordinates of power, and telephone numbers that are known to certain people…
Days after Njideka Akunyili-Crosby unveiled a portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama for the Obama Presidential Centre, another Nigerian, Grammy-winning singer Tems, has been announced as a performer at the centre’s opening ceremony. The centre is a community and cultural hub established by Mr Obama and his wife and situated on Chicago’s South Side. The centre is intended to celebrate leadership, public service and community engagement while preserving the former president’s legacy. Beyond housing exhibits about Mr Obama’s life and presidency, the centre features educational spaces, world-class museums, a public library branch, recreational facilities and public gardens. It is also…
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, Rivers State branch, has rescued an infant who was abandoned at a shrine in Abua in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Chairperson of FIDA in Rivers State, Tamunoibuemi Life-George, disclosed this while giving details of the rescue operation, on Tuesday. Life-George said the organisation received credible information on Sunday, June 14, 2026, that a two-week-old male infant had been abandoned in front of a local shrine in the area, According to her, the matter was immediately escalated and the child was rescued with the support of the police. She stated, “We…
The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested six suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition, generators and mobile phones in a series of intelligence-led operations targeting criminal networks across Abeokuta, Wasimi and Ibafo. The command disclosed this in a press statement posted on its official Facebook account on Wednesday, stating that coordinated operations by the Violent Crime Response Unit, Special Weapons and Tactics Unit, and Ibafo Division led to the disruption of criminal networks involved in illegal possession of firearms, theft, conspiracy, armed intimidation and receiving stolen property. According to the statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP…
