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The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team. “To this point, we’ve had 35 teams that have come into the United States,” Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the task force, said at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington. “No players, no coaches have been denied,” Giuliani said. “There have been some officials who have been denied, and for good reason.” “We’re striking that balance between making sure that any bad actors…

Later this year, you will be able to get bundled subscriptions for iPhone apps, as Apple announced it’s expanding App Store bundles so they can include offers from different companies. It’s similar to streaming video bundles that have combined offers for Apple TV and Peacock, but it also could put together subscriptions for completely different services, like Instagram Plus and Tinder Platinum.Another option on the way is Suites, “a set of subscriptions that aren’t available standalone, which people can purchase as a single subscription.”TechCrunch and 9to5Mac report the new additions were announced during WWDC, along with other App Store changes,…

Solana Institute CEO Kristin Smith is urging the US Senate to pass the CLARITY crypto market structure bill with developer protections intact, arguing that open-source developers and blockchain infrastructure providers should not be regulated as financial intermediaries.In a thread on the X social media platform, Smith said the market structure legislation “has a real shot at passing the Senate,” making it critical for lawmakers to preserve protections for software developers.Source: Kristin Smith on X.comSmith said more than 60 crypto CEOs and founders, including Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, signed an open letter urging the Senate to maintain robust developer protections in…

Katie Holmes was “paranoid” about having an accidental wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet. Holmes, 47, asked photographers if her nude top was sheer while getting her picture taken at the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner in New York City on Monday, June 8. “Wait, can I ask you a question?” the actress sweetly said in a video, shared via X, while walking up to the paparazzi. “Sure,” the photographer replied. “You can’t see anything you shouldn’t see, right?” she politely questioned, to which the photographer answered, “No.” lol she’s so cute! She’s looking so good! You show Josh what…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for an urgent security reforms across schools in the state following the abduction of over 40 of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area on 15 May. The resolution followed a motion moved by the member representing Ibadan South-West State Constituency II and chairman of house committee on child education, Oluwafemi Oluwafowokanmi, during plenary on Tuesday Moving the motion, Mr Oluwafowokanmi noted that the recent attack on Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, and L.A. Primary School, Yawota, in Oriire Local Government Area highlighted growing vulnerabilities around schools and underscored the need for…

The Nigerian Government has revealed plans to transform police stations across the country into digital connectivity hubs under Project BRIDGE, an initiative aimed at leveraging connectivity to modernise policing in Nigeria. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani made the disclosure on Tuesday, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the ministry and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund. The initiative will pave the way for police stations to serve as points of presence on the Project BRIDGE network across the country, Mr Tijani said. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani and Inspector General…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats. The president also ordered the immediate release of ₦10 billion for emergency preparedness. The fund is expected to strengthen the operational readiness of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and support critical national public health emergency response activities. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. The Presidential Task Force will be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, with membership drawn…

Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of several residents of Apa Local Government Area, including a health worker, Ojama Emie, who was reportedly beheaded by armed attackers. In a statement issued on Tuesday through his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, Moro described the incident as heartbreaking and condemned the continued attacks on communities across Benue South. According to the senator, Ojama was ambushed and killed by armed men along the Ikobi-Olegogba road in Apa LGA, with the assailants allegedly severing and taking away his head. Other residents were…

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress and former governor of Anambra State, has dragged his former loyalist and kinsman, Kenneth Okonkwo, to court.  A suit made by Peter Obi’s legal counsel dated June 9, 2026, and signed by Chief Alex Ejesieme, SAN, of Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co. (Madiba Chambers) described Okonkwo’s allegations as fabricated and damaging.  Recall that the Nollywood actor-turned-lawyer-and-politician, Okonkwo had alleged that Peter Obi and others had collected a bribe of N10 million from House of Representatives aspirants.  However, Peter’s legal team said the claim is false.  According to the legal document, Okonkwo stated…

The Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected cultists and political thugs, and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, charms and other dangerous weapons during separate operations in the state. The command disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan. According to the statement, “the arrests were part of ongoing efforts by the police to ensure that Osun State remains a sanctuary for law-abiding residents and not a safe haven for criminal elements.” The police identified the suspects as…