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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…

The Taraba state government has dismissed reports alleging that forest guards are absent from farming communities across the state, insisting that all personnel recruited under the initiative have been fully deployed.Dismising the claims on Tuesday in Jalingo, the Special Adviser to governor Agbu Kefas on Security and Intelligence Matters, Colonel Joshua Garbiya Kwelle (rtd), said the 750 forest guards recruited by the state government have undergone training and have been deployed across the 16 local government councils. According to Kwelle, the forest guard programme, launched in 2025, was designed to secure forest corridors, gather intelligence, and prevent bandits and other…

Scores of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday staged a protest at the party’s Lagos State Secretariat in Ikeja, demanding the cancellation of primary election results in several constituencies over alleged irregularities. The demonstrators, drawn from various constituencies including Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency, Amuwo-Odofin Constituency II, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Oshodi-Isolo Constituency I and Somolu Constituency II, urged the party leadership to investigate complaints arising from the recently concluded House of Representatives and Lagos State House of Assembly primaries. The APC conducted its legislative primaries in May and subsequently announced the names of successful candidates. However, some aspirants and party members…

Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the shooting incidents that occurred in parts of the state which has left several people injured. In a statement issued on Wednesday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the command was deeply concerned about the incidents and had commenced efforts to identify and arrest those responsible. According to the statement, CP Gotan immediately directed the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, alongside the Operations and Intelligence Departments, to begin a comprehensive investigation. The police said the investigation was aimed at ensuring…

Former Aston Villa striker, Alan McInally, has urged Celtic manager Martin O’Neill to keep Kelechi Iheanacho at the club beyond this upcoming summer transfer window. Iheanacho’s future at Celtic remains uncertain heading into the summer transfer window. The Nigerian striker joined the Scottish champions from Sevilla last summer on a free transfer. The former Manchester City star had signed an initial one-year deal, with Celtic holding an option to extend it by another year. However, Iheanacho will officially become a free agent, and McInally has now given his verdict on the player’s future. Speaking with the Daily Record (via The…

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Musa Adamu, for allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a hammer, attempting to strangle her, and robbing her of ₦100,000 in Gombe. According to the Command, the suspect, a resident of Riyal Quarters, was arrested following a complaint lodged by the victim at the Pantami Divisional Police Headquarters. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the incident occurred in the early hours of June 9, 2026. He said the victim reported that at about 2:00 a.m., the suspect allegedly gained unlawful…

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two armed robbery suspects in the Yola-North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. Nguroje explained that operatives attached to Doubeli Divisional Police Headquarters arrested the two suspects in connection with separate criminal cases. “On 3rd June 2026, police operatives arrested one Idris Auwal, 22 years old, a resident of Doubeli Culvert, Yola North Local Government Area,” the statement noted. According to the command, a preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect conspired with three accomplices, who are currently at large,…