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The secretary general of the Senegalese Football Federation has told AFP he is confident his country can have a big impact at this year’s World Cup despite the “regrettable” decision of US authorities to refuse to issue visas to their supporters. Senegal is one of several countries participating at this year’s World Cup whose supporters have not been able to travel to follow their team due to the tight immigration restrictions imposed by co-hosts the United States. The Lions of Teranga are playing their first two group games in the US, beginning against France on Tuesday in New Jersey, where…

If your electricity bill climbs every summer, a smart thermostat could help keep cooling costs in check. The Amazon Smart Thermostat is an excellent option for its price, especially today. It’s down to just $57.99 at Amazon as a part of Amazon’s early Prime Day sale, which is the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday.For a smart thermostat that costs under $100, the Amazon thermostat offers a lot of helpful features. One of its most useful is its ability to learn and adapt to your routines, reducing the need to constantly tweak the temperature yourself. It’s also compatible with…

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has hired a new chief data innovation officer with deep experience in blockchain forensics in what could be seen as the regulator’s move toward greater focus on the technology.In a Monday notice, CFTC Chair Michael Selig said that Donald Battle, an adviser to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto task force, would be the commission’s chief data innovation officer. Battle was appointed as an SEC crypto task force adviser in January 2025 with the incoming Trump administration, and previously worked as a blockchain data adviser for the CFTC and crypto enforcement…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Summer style can lean into skimpy, belly-baring outfits or loose and flowy fits. The former isn’t for everyone, so if you prefer styles that are a little more covered up, we got you covered (literally). The chicest loose dresses are also tummy-hiding, so you’ll feel your best from the grocery store to the park. Just add your favorite sandals and go! With flowy silhouettes, empire waistbands, smoothing prints and more, these summer dresses guarantee confidence, even on your most bloated…

Amina Abubakar, widow of the late Rabe Abubakar, a retired major general, has been rescued by troops during ongoing military operations against bandits in Katsina State, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Monday. Mrs Abubakar was abducted alongside her husband on 30 May along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli Road in Matazu Local Government Area of the state. Her rescue comes two days after the retired military officer, a former Director of Defence Information, was confirmed dead in captivity. In a statement issued on Monday, the Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, said troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, supported by the Nigerian…

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.93 per cent in May 2026, extending the upward trend recorded since the beginning of the year, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure shows an increase from the 15.69 per cent recorded in April, indicating that prices of goods and services continued to climb despite a slower monthly rate of inflation. Data contained in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the NBS on Monday showed that the May inflation rate was 0.24 percentage points higher than the previous month. However, on a month-on-month…

Svitlana. Svitlana’s account of life under Russian occupation and education in a Russian school reflects what members of TRP’s legal team describe as “indoctrination”: a non-legal term encompassing multiple concurrent human rights violations, including infringements on the rights to education, freedom of thought, and identity… The educational process is entirely oriented around a Russian worldview and geopolitical ambitions. If children resist, they are punished. Children are raised on the principles of blind faith and obedience, deprived of the right to identity. Simultaneously, intolerance towards everything Ukrainian — the environment in which they were born and raised — is instilled. 1.6…

Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian Adewale Adeoye, popularly known as Baba Elesho, has stirred conversations after revealing that his wife is the head of his family. The 67-year-old actor disclosed during an interview with AfricanAList, reflecting on balancing his responsibilities as a son with the need to maintain harmony in his marriage. The Osun State-born actor said he sought his wife’s consent before bringing his elderly mother to live in their Lagos home, a move many Nigerians would debate. Mother versus Wife Baba Elesho and his wife, [PHOTO CREDIT: Kilarigbo Live_ YouTube)Baba Elesho shared an encounter between his mother and…

The House of Representatives on Monday began a two-day public hearing on a package of defence reform bills aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s military institutions, improving the welfare of service personnel and veterans, and equipping the Armed Forces to respond more effectively to evolving security threats. The hearing, organised by the House Committee on Defence at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, brought together lawmakers, senior military officers, security experts, academics, civil society groups, veterans and other stakeholders to review proposed legislation that could significantly reshape the country’s defence architecture. The bills come at a time when Nigeria continues to grapple…

The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has condemned a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the party and four other political parties, describing the decision as a direct assault on Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. The judgment, delivered on Monday by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the ADC, Accord Party, Action Peoples Party, Action Alliance and Zenith Labour Party over alleged failure to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements, including provisions under Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2022. The…