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Incoming Celtic manager Martin O’Neill faces one of his first decisions at Parkhead regarding Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho, whose contract is due to expire at the end of this month, with a verdict expected shortly after the veteran boss is officially confirmed in the role, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Celtic hold an option to extend Iheanacho’s deal for a further season on current terms, but the club are understood to be unlikely to exercise it unilaterally, preferring to reach a mutual agreement before making any decision. That choice now rests with O’Neill, who praised the Nigerian’s contribution during his…

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Hungary is set to decriminalize crypto trading, reversing restrictions that imposed potential jail terms for certain crypto-to-fiat and crypto-to-crypto transactions, according to Tisza government spokesperson Anita Köböl. Speaking at a Thursday press conference, Köböl said Hungary would unwind rules introduced last year that required approved validation for crypto conversions and attached criminal penalties to violations. She said the restrictions contributed to a decline in crypto trading activity in the country. “This was an unnecessary piece of legislation. It made practical operation impossible and frightened the market participants,” Köböl said, according to a translation by Cointelegraph. “The criminal consequences also negatively impacted several…

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga’s 20-year-old daughter, Antonia, recently went under the knife to get a rhinoplasty. “Girl, don’t do it, it’s not worth it,” Antonia lip-synced in a Wednesday, June 10, social media video, before adding, “I’m just thinking about it, I’m not going to do it.” In the next clip, Antonia mouthed, “I did it,” while wearing a bandage over and under her nose. “Surprise…. #nosejob 🤕,” she captioned her TikTok footage. Related: Celebs Who’ve Talked About Getting Plastic Surgery: Rosie O‘Donnell, More While some prefer to fly under the radar when they get…

A Nigerian Army officer, Timothy Ajato, has made history, becoming the “first International Fellow to win” the prestigious Frank Kelly Writing Award at the United States Army War College (USAWC), Carlisle, Pennsylvania. According to a statement posted on the army’s social media handles, the award, regarded as the institution’s highest academic writing honour, was presented to Mr Ajato, a colonel, following his graduation with honours from the Academic Year 2026 programme, where he emerged among the top-performing officers in a class of 365 senior military officers and strategic leaders drawn from the United States and allied countries. The historic achievement…

Nigeria’s crude oil production topped its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota in May, reaching its pinnacle in 15 months and cementing its position as Africa’s leading oil producer. Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed the country produced an average of 1.53 million barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) during the month. With a condensate production of 170,446 bpd included, the commission put Nigeria’s average total hydrocarbon output at 1.7 million bpd. “Nigeria’s oil production witnessed an upswing in May 2026, averaging 1,530,354 barrels of crude oil and 170,446 barrels of condensates per day,…

Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, days after he was denied the opportunity to participate in the FIFA World Cup in the United States. UEFA announced on Thursday that Artan will take charge of the season-opening European showpiece between UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA Europa League winners Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria, on 12 August. The appointment comes after consultations between UEFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and is being viewed as a significant recognition of Artan’s standing among the world’s leading match officials. Artan, who…

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has approved 174 research grants valued at N7.5bn under the 2025 National Research Fund grant cycle as part of efforts to strengthen research and innovation in the tertiary institutions. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, announced the approval on Thursday, during a press conference in Abuja, saying the Federal Government was increasing support for research and development as a catalyst for economic transformation, job creation and national development. Echono said research remained critical to unlocking Nigeria’s vast human and natural resources and driving innovation across key sectors of the economy. “We believe strongly that…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of a high-profile terrorist commander, Mohammed Khalifa and the surrender of two senior Islamic State West Africa Province commanders, Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar, to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State. The Acting Media Information Officer of the North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Haruna Sani, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to Sani, the two commanders surrendered to troops on June 8, 2026, in the Mangari axis of the Lake Chad region, where they held strategic positions within the terrorist organisation. Sani said, “Operation Hadin…

The Federal Government on Wednesday launched Rev360, a digital tax administration platform designed to improve tax compliance, simplify taxpayer interactions and strengthen revenue collection as part of ongoing reforms to modernise Nigeria’s tax system. The platform was unveiled at the headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service in Abuja during an event attended by senior government officials, development partners, professional bodies, business associations, tax consultants and taxpayers. Representing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the Permanent Secretary (Special Duties) in the ministry, Mohammed Danjuma, described the platform as a major step in the modernisation…