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Morocco’s World Cup dream returns to the spotlight on Saturday as the Atlas Lions take on five-time champions Brazil in a heavyweight showdown that could set the tone for their entire FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Four years after making history as the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, Morocco step back onto football’s biggest stage carrying renewed belief and the hopes of a continent eager to see another deep run. The Group C encounter will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, part of the New York metropolitan area, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 GMT.…

Comedian and content creator, Ayo Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about his career, how insecurity is affecting the creative industry and other issues What would you describe as the turning point in your career? Whenever I talk about my achievements and how far I have come, I always give glory to God. Everyone has dreams and aspirations, but many times, success comes by God’s grace. Beyond acknowledging God’s faithfulness, I must also mention that I am naturally a go-getter. I love being dynamic and challenging myself creatively. I do not enjoy doing the same thing repeatedly…

Yellowstone‘s Dutton Ranch spinoff introduced a twist by killing off a surprising character in a gruesome death. During the Friday, June 12, episode of the hit Paramount+ series, Chet (Hart Denton) was encouraged by Rob-Will (Jai Courtney) to seek revenge for his firing. Chet decided to seek out Joaquin — and even shot him in the hand — before Miguel (Berto Colón) got the chance to take the ranch hand out. Before his death, Chet worked at 10 Petal and was made a foreman before being demoted and fired by Rip (Cole Hauser). Yellowstone initially introduced viewers to the Dutton…

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has attained trillionaire status after SpaceX, the rocket, AI and satellite communications company established by him, turned a soaraway success on its first trading day, surging 20 per cent to $2.1 trillion in valuation. SpaceX’s shares closed at $161 on the Nasdaq on Friday, compared to its initial public offering (IPO) price of $135, making it the biggest-ever stock market debut. The IPO had earlier raised $75 billion from investors and the underwriters of the transaction before the listing. “Liftoff! First $SPCX trade complete,” Space X wrote on X (formerly Twitter), which Mr Musk also…

Nigeria may not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Nigerian-born and Nigerian-heritage players ensured the country’s presence was felt on the tournament’s second day. Former Nigeria-eligible striker Folarin Balogun stole the spotlight with a brilliant brace as co-hosts the United States thrashed Paraguay 4-1, while Abuja-born Tani Oluwaseyi and fellow Nigeria-eligible forward Promise David featured for Canada as the hosts secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The performances ensured that none of the host teams lost their opening games with Mexico already setting the tone with their 2-0 win…

Nigerian athletes Kayinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi claimed the men’s 100m and 400m titles, respectively, at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the early hours of Friday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, United States, PUNCH Online reports. Representing Auburn University, Ajayi stormed to victory in the men’s 100m in a wind-assisted 9.72 seconds. The performance would have broken the African record of 9.77 seconds currently held by Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala, but a tailwind of +2.2m/s rendered the mark ineligible for record purposes. It was the 21-year-old’s first NCAA outdoor title after finishing fourth in the event last year. With…

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has said he does not have a political godfather, stating that his only backing is God. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, Fubara said he holds different political perspectives compared to his brother, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. He also  dismissed suggestions that his ambition is merely an extension of his brother’s political project or that he is acting as a placeholder. He said, “I don’t have a godfather but I have God the father. You would also agree with me…

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu faces up to three months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a torn Achilles tendon sustained during Nigeria’s June international break, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Slavia Prague confirmed in a press release that the 24-year-old centre-back had the procedure at the Central Military Hospital in Střešovice, with the operation reported to have gone successfully. The club said Ogbu would now embark on an intensive rehabilitation programme before returning to action. The injury is a bitter blow for the Nigerian, who had cemented himself as a key figure in Eric Chelle’s defensive setup. Since the…

Nigeria’s influence on global music has increasingly found expression at the FIFA World Cup, which is unarguably football’s biggest stage. TOFARATI IGE takes a look at Nigerian entertainers who have performed at the international football fiesta Femi Kuti One of the earliest Nigerian musicians to perform at a FIFA World Cup event was Femi Kuti. The afrobeat star was among the artistes selected to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The ceremony, held at Soccer City in Johannesburg, featured a strong African cultural theme and included performances by several renowned African musicians.…

Prime Video’s Every Year After hinges on a shocking twist — but is the big secret actually related to another love triangle with two brothers? Based on Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Every Year After follows Percy (Sadie Soverall), who grew up vacationing in Barry’s Bay and spending all her time with the Florek brothers: Sam (Matt Cornett) and Charlie (Michael Bradway). Warning: Spoilers below for season 1 of Every Year After. Years after a heartbreaking split from Sam, the pair reunite, but something is holding Percy back from reconciling their relationship: she had sex with Charlie during a…