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Nigerian singer, Daniel Benson, has claimed that Lagos is more expensive than the United States. The singer, who revealed that he has relocated to the US, said aside from paying bills, there are no hoodlums or street beggars demanding money from people in the US, unlike Lagos. Speaking during a recent livestream on TikTok, BNXN said, “I was telling someone, since I got to the United States, nobody has asked me to give them money. And people are also suffering here. “Lagos is super expensive. It is more expensive than Los Angeles. Aside from housing, every other thing in LA…

Marcus Rashford is set to return to Manchester United, after Barcelona confirmed they would not be paying the €30m buy option clause. The England forward spent the last season on loan with the LaLiga champions. But despite contributing 13 goals and 10 assists, Barca has opted not to trigger the option to make the move permanent. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Barcelona will NOT pay €30m buy option clause for Marcus Rashford, expiring in 5 days. “Rashford formally set to return to Man United but Barça remain open to new solutions, like another loan deal. “Barça are…

The Director of the City Boy Movement in Oyo State, Olufemi Onireti, has donated medical equipment and other healthcare supplies to residents of Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The donation was made on Tuesday during a condolence and solidarity visit to the community following the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in the area. Speaking during the visit, Onireti expressed optimism that the abducted teachers and pupils would soon regain their freedom, noting that government authorities were actively working to secure their safe release. He urged residents to remain hopeful and prayerful, assuring them that…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the tournament. Infantino is likely to face tough questions about sky-high ticket prices and an immigration crackdown that has seen a top referee, fans and team officials barred from co-host the United States. The head of world football’s governing body will give a rare press conference in Mexico City, where co-hosts Mexico play South Africa on Thursday in the opening match at the Estadio Azteca. The 2026 men’s World Cup has been expanded to…

Meta has been ordered by the European Commission to restore free WhatsApp access for chatbots made by rival AI providers while the regulator finishes its antitrust investigation. The rare interim measure announced on Tuesday was deemed necessary “to prevent serious and irreparable damage to competition” in the general-purpose AI assistant market.This is only the second time that the EU has used the emergency power in more than 20 years, Politico reports. It follows the launch of a formal investigation in December 2025 into whether Meta was abusing its market dominance by banning third-party AI chatbots from its WhatsApp messaging platform.…

The European Union proposed banning transactions on 11 crypto platforms as part of its 21st sanctions package against Russia.Kaja Kallas, vice president of the European Commission and the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, outlined measures targeting banks, weapons manufacturers, oil traders, refineries and other entities outside the bloc.“We will also tighten our ban for crypto-asset services to certain third countries, add new designations, and ban transactions on 11 crypto platforms,” Kallas said in a post on X.The proposal would widen the EU’s sanctions campaign beyond Russian banks and energy revenues to crypto firms accused of helping…

Taylor Swift paid tribute to her country roots — and her favorite Toy Story character — while celebrating the film series’ fifth instalment. Stepping out for the Los Angeles premiere of Toy Story 5 at the Dolby Theatre on Tuesday, June 9, Swift, 36, rocked a strapless Western-inspired patchwork Erdem corset gown on the red carpet. Swift, who penned her original track “I Knew It, I Knew You” to be featured in the film, paired the fall/winter 2026 creation with a gold horseshoe necklace and gold peep-toe heels. The ensemble’s country theme nodded to Toy Story’s Jessie, who inspired Swift’s…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has described Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal as a valuable opportunity to measure his team’s progress against one of world football’s elite sides. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Chelle acknowledged the magnitude of the challenge awaiting his side but insisted the encounter is less about the result and more about reinforcing the team’s identity, philosophy, and long-term growth. The Franco-Malian tactician was full of praise for Portugal, describing them as one of the strongest teams in world football and a genuine contender for major honours. “We play against a very big team.…

Nigeria’s tough economic reforms are bearing fruit as they continue to foster economic stability and bolster investor confidence, much as poverty levels remain elevated, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. The economy has improved in recent years, helping Africa’s most populous nation become more resilient to external shocks, but early gains could be eroded by global shocks, especially the reverberations of the US-Israel war against Iran, the Washington-based institution stated, following the conclusion of its Article IV consultation with Nigeria. “Strong reforms over the past three years have yielded improved macroeconomic outcomes and built resilience. Still, conditions for…

When the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Canada, Mexico and the United States, one of Africa’s traditional football powers will be conspicuously absent. Nigeria failed to qualify for the expanded 48-team tournament, extending the country’s wait for a return to football’s biggest stage. But as fans go through FIFA’s final squad lists, one thing stands out: players with Nigerian names, Nigerian roots and Nigerian heritage are everywhere The Super Eagles may not be at the World Cup, but players with Nigerian roots will feature for some of the tournament’s biggest contenders, including England, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Canada and…