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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has revealed he would be open to returning to international football with Uruguay if called upon for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The veteran striker stepped away from the national team in September 2024 following criticism of Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa, claiming at the time that the coach had “divided the whole group.” However, Suárez has now softened his position and admitted he regrets some of his previous comments. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, Suarez was quoted as saying, “I would never say no to the national team if they need me,…
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is currently underway at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The ceremony, which began at 7 p.m. on Saturday, is celebrating outstanding achievement in African film, television and digital storytelling. The awards are being broadcast live across all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, and streamed via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. Below is the updated list of winners and nominees: BEST COSTUME DESIGN“Colours of Fire” – Valerie Okeke (WINNER) Other nominees: The Serpent’s Gift” – Mary Chukuma; “The Real Housewives of Lagos (S3)” – Deola Art Alade,…
Passing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, also known as CLARITY, will help to reshore the crypto industry in the United States, according to Bill Hughes, the senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters at Consensys, a crypto infrastructure company. “The US dollar is the world’s largest fiat on-ramp for cryptocurrency, accounting for over $2.4 trillion in volume between July 2024 and June 2025,” Hughes said. However, the vast majority of crypto trading volume takes place on exchanges based outside of the United States, Hughes said, adding that Binance alone accounted for over 38% of all centralized exchange…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Dresses get all the credit for being effortless, but they often cling, squeeze and make windy days a nightmare. If you want to channel breezy vibes without the headache, summer jumpsuits will rock your world, especially since they can be more flattering than dresses. It’s no wonder cool girls are making the switch! With smocked detailing, billowy silhouettes and smoothing prints, these 13 pretty spring outfits are bound to slim from every angle. Whether you’re searching for a chic outfit…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate and ex-governor of Kano State, has said he accepts the decision of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, despite the move ruling him out of emerging as the party’s flag bearer for the election. Mr Kwankwaso, who had indicated interest in contesting for the party’s presidential ticket, said the decision to zone the ticket to the South would allow the region to complete its turn in producing Nigeria’s leadership. He stated this while addressing delegates at the NDC national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. “It…
Anxiety is growing in Taraba State following the alleged arrest of the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, by suspected operatives of the Department of State Services. Bodejo, who is seeking to contest the Taraba Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, was reportedly arrested on Thursday evening shortly after meeting supporters in Jalingo, the state capital. The Miyetti Allah leader was said to have received a large welcome from supporters drawn from the six local government areas that make up the senatorial district during his visit to the state. Reacting to the development, the Abdullahi…
Prince Adewole Adebayo has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He emerged through a unanimous decision by delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory during the party’s national convention held on Saturday at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Memorial Stadium, Bauchi. The delegates adopted a voice vote conducted by state chairmen, in line with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines. Adebayo was the sole aspirant for the presidential ticket and was returned unopposed. DAILY POST reports that the convention also produced new national officers of the party in…
Akor Adams scored the winning goal as Sevilla rallied to beat Espanyol 2-1 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. Tyrhys Dolan gave Espanyol the lead in the 56th following an error in Sevilla’s defence. Adams replaced Ruben Vargas in the 75th minute. Sevilla got the equaliser through Andres Castrin eight minutes from time. Adams won it for Sevilla in stoppage time with Alexis Sanchez providing the assist. The Nigeria international has so far registered nine goals, and three assists in 29 league appearances for the Rojiblancos this season.
Aryna Sabalenka became the second star name dumped out of the Italian Open when she suffered a shock third-round exit on Saturday, as Jannik Sinner bids to continue his record-breaking Masters 1000 winning streak. Romania’s Sorana Cirstea celebrates after winning against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka during the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) World number one and pre-tournament favourite for overall victory, Sabalenka followed men’s tennis icon Novak Djokovic in going out early from the Rome event following a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 loss to Sorana Cirstea. Belarus’…
The Imole Campaign Council, leading the re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Saturday demanded a probe into the killing of Kolade Eluyera, said to be the son of the Irewole Accord Party Women Leader. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed that a lifeless body was recovered in Ikire, noting that gunshot wounds were found on the deceased. “Investigation is on and the Commissioner of Police has deployed more men to the area. We are working with those who brought the corpse to get more information,” Ojelabi said. However, the spokesperson for the campaign council,…
