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Kylian Mbappé struck twice as France national football team opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 3-1 victory over Senegal national football team in a tense Group I clash at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday. It was a match layered with history and late drama — a fixture that revived memories of one of football’s great World Cup shocks, Senegal’s 1-0 win over France in the 2002 tournament opener. This time, however, France ensured there would be no repeat of that script. After a cagey and tactical first half, Mbappé finally broke Senegal’s resistance after…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged the people of Ekiti State to re-elect Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Tinubu, who lauded the people for standing firmly by the party through its political trajectory, noted that the state was blessed and fortunate to have a leader like Oyebanji at this time. The President, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the mega rally to conclude the All Progressives Congress governorship campaign, said Oyebanji had successfully demonstrated to the Ekiti people that he came fully prepared for leadership that would benefit the citizens through his…

Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute winner against Ecuador made him the Ivory Coast’s youngest-ever scorer at the tournament. PETER AKINBO highlights other record-holders across the continent. It is also worth noting that Cape Verde are yet to feature on this list after failing to find the back of the net in their debut against Spain on Monday and Zaire/DR Congo have never scored at a Mundial Algeria — Salah Assad Salah Assad holds the distinction of being Algeria’s youngest World Cup scorer. The forward was 23 years and 278 days old when he netted twice in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Chile…

Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature announced alongside the OS at the pre-I/O Android Show is available today, though.Android 17 itself is arriving on Pixel phones today, and Google says other manufacturers will be issuing the update throughout 2026. The biggest user interface update is the introduction of Bubbles, floating app windows that you can open with a long press — similar floating windows are already found in many Android skins, but are now an…

The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) continues to expand despite broader weakness in crypto markets, with the value of onchain financial assets climbing sharply over the past six months as traditional financial products migrate onto blockchain rails.According to Token Terminal, tokenized assets now exceed $43 billion in market value, up roughly 37% over the past 180 days.The figures exceed those reported by other industry trackers, most notably RWA.xyz, which values the combined RWA market at less than $33 billion. The discrepancy likely reflects methodological differences, with Token Terminal including a broader range of tokenized financial assets.Tokenized funds dominate the…

If you’ve found yourself Googling “how to make friends after 30,” you’re in good company. Between busy careers, relationships, moves and packed schedules, building new friendships as an adult can feel surprisingly difficult. The good news? Experts say it’s a common challenge — and one that’s more manageable than you might think. From joining local groups to embracing small social risks, there are practical, research-backed ways to expand your circle and create meaningful connections at any age. Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends After 30? Adult life strips away the built-in social structures of school and college, which…

When Governor Umo Eno reconstituted Akwa Ibom’s Direct Labour Committee in March 2024 and named himself chairman, few anticipated the scale of projects that would come under its watch. Today, the committee oversees some of the state’s most expensive public projects and stands to gain new powers that could evade accountability under a proposed procurement law. The committee took charge of the construction of model primary healthcare centres spread across local government areas. It oversaw the construction of model schools and the administration’s widely publicised ARISE Compassionate Homes. Now, it is supervising the rehabilitation of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly…

The Concerned Citizens have performed an important service by drawing attention to Nigeria’s deteriorating condition. Their diagnosis identifies many real problems. But their recommendations remain trapped within the framework that produced those problems. Our attention has been drawn to a statement titled, “State of the Nation”, issued on 8 June, 2026, by a group of prominent Northern Nigerians under the banner of “Concerned Citizens.” The signatories are: (1) Dr Husseini Abdu; (2) Ambassador Fatima Balla (OON); (3) Dr Usman Bugaje; (4) Professor Ibrahim Gambari (CON); (5) Dr Yahaya Hashim; (6) Professor Jibrin Ibrahim; (7) Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega (OFR); (8)…

Former champions El-Kanemi Warriors and Wikki Tourists will battle for a place in the President Federation Cup final when they meet in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. The fixture brings together two clubs with rich but contrasting histories in Nigeria’s oldest domestic football competition, as both sides look to secure a return to the national spotlight. El-Kanemi Warriors, twice winners of the competition in 1991 and 1992, have also enjoyed recent success, lifting the trophy again two years ago after a memorable campaign that saw Nasiru Salihu inspire them to victory over Abia Warriors in the final…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has introduced a strict anti-defection policy requiring all its candidates for elective offices to sign indemnity and affidavit forms committing to vacate their seats if they defect from the party after winning elections. The policy, unveiled on Tuesday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, is expected to affect prominent members, including the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and other recent entrants into the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the signing ceremony attended by some candidates and aspirants, NDC National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, said the move…