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FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing growing opposition ahead of the election for his final term in March 2027, with several European football associations withdrawing their support following the controversy surrounding his proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise investment plan. Infantino’s re-election had appeared largely assured until the plan, which sought to invite private companies to invest in the World Cup, triggered criticism from football authorities. FIFA subsequently shelved the proposal, while Infantino apologised for errors surrounding the initiative. He has since secured the backing of FIFA’s senior executives at a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco. The final decision, however, rests with…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Trends come and go, but Julia Roberts has nothing to worry about — her cool-girl sneaker style never goes out of fashion. The star’s pick isn’t clunky or bright, but rather sleek and minimal, making any outfit appear polished. Now that we found Roberts’ timeless look for only $26, it’s easier than ever to follow her lead and snag something timeless. The actress was spotted walking around Manhattan wearing a plaid dress, a crossbody bag and headphones, possibly enjoying some…

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye on Friday signed a joint defence agreement to deepen security cooperation amid heightened military tensions and conflicts in the Middle East. The agreement, identified as the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, was initiated to strengthen deterrence against attacks on any of the signatories. It stipulates that an armed attack against any of the three would be regarded as an attack on all, they said in a joint statement. According to a joint statement by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Saudi state media on Friday, the agreement was signed by the three Sunni Muslim-majority states in…

The member representing Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Oby Orogbu, has empowered over 500 constituents with vehicles, business equipment, vocational tools and educational support aimed at reducing poverty, creating wealth and promoting self-reliance. The second phase of the empowerment programme, themed ‘Empowering Communities, Building Futures’, was held in Awka and attracted a large gathering of beneficiaries, political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, religious leaders and party faithful from across the constituency, including the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi. The beneficiaries received cars, shuttle buses, tricycles, motorcycles, sewing machines, grinding…

Wizards of Waverly Place star David DeLuise had an impromptu run-in with John Goodman, and many fans didn’t even recognize the actor. “He was my childhood !! ❤️ Legend !” DeLuise, 54, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, August 6, alongside a selfie of him and Goodman. “I love that I get to say that to someone 😉 If you know you know.” Goodman, 74, posed for a sweet photo with DeLuise after the pair crossed paths in a grocery store. DeLuise beamed as he grinned for the camera while Goodman smiled beside him. Several fans were surprised by Goodman’s recent…

Fuller details about the recent account freeze launched against the Osun State Government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have emerged, bringing to light a wider extent of an action that has already dealt a severe blow to the agency’s reputation. Sahara Reporters has freshly reported that the EFCC targeted not just one of the state government’s accounts as previously known, but three. These include one federal allocation account with First Bank, which was previously known to be the only state government account the EFCC had frozen. The other two, just revealed, are joint allocation accounts with Zenith…

Politics, sports and entertainment stories make up the major stories in Saturday’s morning recap. As the Osun State governorship election slated for August 15 approaches, the Nigeria Police Force has intensified efforts to ensure a peaceful voting process at all polling units across the state. According to the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, a minimum of four police officers will be deployed to each polling unit. The security setup is expected to be strategic, as personnel from other security agencies will also support the police at the same locations. In a related story, opposition parties and some Nigerians have shown…

There’s two things you should know about me, your intrepid reviewer: I hate the feature creep associated with modern power banks, and I love shaving grams off the gear I carry when backpacking, bikepacking, and trail running. So imagine my delight when Nitecore released a new generation of its ultralight NB10000 battery. After a few weeks with it I can confidently say: Haribo be damned!The $83.95 NB10000 Gen 4 weighs just 146 grams, according to my scale, and measures 1.45 x 11.6 x 4.68cm (0.57 x 4.57 x 1.84 inches), according to Nitecore’s spec sheet. That makes it the lightest…

Ryan Murphy hinted that his shows will have less “graphic” sex scenes — starting with The Shards. “I’ve done a couple of shows with high school characters, and I love doing them. I think that arena is really interesting,” Murphy, 60, told The Hollywood Reporter in a profile published on Thursday, August 6. “It’s an arena of first times: First kiss. First makeout. First sexual experience. First breakup.” The setting of his new show made Murphy reconsider the sexual content featured in author Bret Easton Ellis’ 2023 novel of the same name, which inspired The Shards. “I always thought it…

Counsel to the Osun State Government, Prof. Mubarak Adekilekun (SAN), has said no court order was served on the state government or First Bank alongside the directive restricting access to the state’s statutory allocation account. Adekilekun stated this on Friday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, amid the controversy over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s restriction of the account. He said the law required a court order to be issued and served, particularly on the bank, before the restriction could be imposed. He said the EFCC’s letter to the bank was subsequently transmitted to the Osun State Government,…