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Germany launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion on Sunday, cruising to a 7-1 victory over tournament debutants Curacao in a Group E encounter that also showcased the influence of players of Nigerian heritage on football’s biggest stage. Two players with Nigerian roots, Felix Nmecha and Jamal Musiala, were among the scorers as the four-time world champions underlined their title credentials with a dominant display. The goal scoring exploits of the duo comes barely 24 hours after Folarin Balogun set the tone with a brace for the United States in their opening game against Paraguay. In Sunday’s…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the kidnapping that reportedly took place on Sunday at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents. In a statement released on Monday by his media aide, Patrick Ebojele, the governor also directed the Edo State Commissioner of Police to immediately commence a swift and coordinated investigation into the incident with a view at securing the safe rescue of the victims and arresting those responsible for the attack. The governor warned that the state government would not tolerate any act that threatens…

Colleagues of a Lagos teacher, Peter Shodipe of Ijaiye Ojokoro Junior College, have appealed to authorities to thoroughly review the circumstances surrounding a drama presentation that allegedly triggered panic among students in the school. Shodipe was arrested after a co-curricular programme organised by the National Value Education Department of the school caused confusion when some students mistook a drama presentation on banditry for a real-life attack. The incident, which occurred during a Wednesday co-curricular activity, later drew the attention of the police after frightened students shouted that bandits had invaded the school. Speaking with our correspondent on Saturday, sources within…

TranESS has introduced a new energy storage solution aimed at commercial and industrial solar power users as part of efforts to expand battery storage options in Nigeria’s growing renewable energy market. As businesses and households embrace solar power and self-generation due to grid outages, the need for energy storage solutions has become critical to keep the lights on, especially when the sun is no longer in the sky. As a result, TranESS unveiled the DYQUE 125kW/241kWh commercial and industrial energy storage system during its commercial and industrial channel launch event held in Lagos on Thursday, where it brought together distributors,…

Manchester United’s Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday. The Group E encounter had looked set to finish 0-0, hardly a surprise given Ecuador’s incredible defensive record during qualifying, and that result may well have suited both teams. But the 23-year-old Diallo, who had been introduced in place of Bazoumana Toure shortly before the hour mark, had other ideas as he finished first-time from a right-wing cross right just as the game was heading for injury time. It…

Bitcoin came just shy of $66,000 during Monday morning trading after US President Trump claimed that the US had brokered a peace deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform late on Sunday. “I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” Trump said. “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”“With the opening of the Strait upon the signing…

Hollywood stars, influencers and musicians are reacting to the tragic and untimely death of singer Oliver Tree. On the morning of June 14, two helicopters reportedly crashed into one another mid-air while traveling in southwest Rio De Janeiro, according to a same-day report from CNN Brazil. According to the outlet, Tree was one of six people who died in the crash — all five traveling in one helicopter, and the solo-traveling and pilot in the second helicopter. He was 32. Additional information surrounding the fatal crash was not made public at the time of publication. Us Weekly reached out to…

Africa’s representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have delivered a strong and united response to UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin after his criticism of the tournament’s expanded 48-team format. With the World Cup underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, ten African nations competing at the tournament have joined forces with fellow qualifiers Curaçao, Uzbekistan and Haiti to reject comments suggesting that the expanded competition would inevitably produce “uninteresting” matches. The reaction follows remarks made by Mr Čeferin, who questioned FIFA’s decision to increase the number of participating nations from 32 to 48. The UEFA chief argued that while…

Nigerian stocks added 0.9 per cent last week, recovering from the depreciation it recorded penultimate week, supported by increased investors’ interest in bank and oil & gas stocks. That took the year-to-date yield of the market to 57.3 per cent. “Following the strong rally witnessed in recent months, investors may continue to capitalise on elevated prices to lock in gains, particularly in stocks that have recorded substantial year-to-date appreciation,” said analysts at Meristem Securities in their outlook for the week. PREMIUM TIMES has assembled some stocks with sound fundamentals, adopting rigorous approaches to save you the risk of picking equities…

The Netherlands and Japan played out an exciting 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F encounter, after a dramatic second-half battle. Both teams displayed attacking intent from the opening whistle, with the Netherlands relying on their physical strength and experience, while Japan impressed with quick passing and energetic pressing. The Dutch side dominated possession during several periods of the first half but struggled to create clear openings against a disciplined Japanese defence. Japan remained dangerous on the counter-attack, using their pace and movement to trouble the Netherlands whenever they advanced into the final third. The match burst…