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An update on former Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen’s condition has been revealed after he collapsed during Denmark’s friendly 2-1 win against Ukraine on Sunday. Recall that footage showed Eriksen grabbing his chest before collapsing in the 65th minute of the encounter. The match was later abandoned, and Eriksen was taken to the hospital. However, the Denmark federation has now provided an update on Eriksen’s condition. “Christian Eriksen is conscious and ​is doing ⁠well under the circumstances,” ⁠the federation said in a ‌statement on X. Meanwhile, Denmark’s national team doctor, Morten Boesen, who was credited with saving Eriksen’s life when…

World number two, Alexander Zverev, finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 victory after four hours and 16 minutes. “This court is so special to me in so many ways… but now finally, it’s a happy end,” said Zverev, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the 2022 semi-final against Rafael Nadal on Court Philippe…

There was palpable fear at Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State on Sunday following a fire incident at a store where plastic containers were kept located in the area. As of the time our Correspondent left the scene at about 7:10pm, firemen were still battling to put out the fire which was reported to the operatives around 2pm. The affected store, where plastic containers were kept, is located close to a filling station and Dugbe Divisional Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force in Osogbo. The location of the affected store heightened the apprehension of the people at the scene,…

Just a few days after pushing Fable out of 2026, Microsoft showed off more footage of Fable, the first new entry in the storied RPG franchise since 2010’s Fable III, at its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. The company also announced a specific release date: February 23rd, 2027. Though if you get the Premium Edition, you’ll get early access starting February 18th.The trailer from the showcase follows a dedicated gameplay overview shown earlier this year. Based on what Microsoft has shown so far, the new Fable looks like it could deliver on what people love about the original trilogy, including…

Vice President JD Vance claims his wife, second lady Usha Vance, had a change of heart about welcoming baby No. 4 after Charlie Kirk was killed last year. “As my wife held Charlie Kirk’s widow on the first day of her terrible sorrow, Erika [Kirk] told Usha between sobs that she regretted having only two kids with Charlie,” JD, 41, wrote in his new book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, which was excerpted by The Wall Street Journal on Friday, June 5. Charlie, a conservative commentator and political activist, was shot and killed in September 2025 at the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State on Sunday alleged that some of its members were abducted during midnight raids in the Ikere-Ekiti area. The party accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of using security operatives to intimidate the opposition ahead of the 20 June governorship election in the state. The PDP deputy governorship candidate, Ayodeji Oginsakin, made the allegations at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Sunday. Mr Ogunsakin alleged that unidentified men, purportedly operating under the guise of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), invaded several homes around midnight on…

Sunday Igboho Make no mistake about it: Yorubaland is encircled by terrorists. And Nigeria is today as sour as vinegar. The president’s birthplace is now a terrorist enclave. Since the Ahoro-Esinele tragedy in Oriire LG of Oyo State on 15 May, a lot more blood has been spilled. Blood spillage has become, in the words of Bob Marley, a natural mystique and “many more will have to suffer; many more will have to die.” Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun have since been taking bites of their own blood. On Friday, bandits stormed the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo…

President Bola Tinubu has vowed never to succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation, promising to intensify efforts at reducing the economic hardship confronting Nigerians. Tinubu made these remarks through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Sunday at the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. The service, themed “God of Hope, Actualise Our Dreams,” was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca…

The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has formally presented its candidates for the 2027 general elections, unveiling contenders for the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and Lagos State House of Assembly positions. The party also reiterated its backing for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its presidential candidate for the 2027 poll. The unveiling ceremony, held in Lagos, saw 27 candidates receive Certificates of Return, officially confirming them as the party’s flag bearers for various elective offices across the state. Addressing party members and supporters at the event, the Lagos State Chairman of the Accord Party, Dele Oladeji, said the presentation…

There was pandemonium at the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, when a fire outbreak occurred with emergency responders working to contain the blaze. A video sighted by DAILY POST on Sunday showed firefighters at the scene as thick smoke billowed from the affected area. According to report, the fire broke out within the Old Garage axis, adding that two petrol stations were located close to the scene.” When contacted, the Osun State Command of the Federal Fire Service confirmed the incident. “Yes, it is true. The fire investigative department is there,” Federal Fire Service said. There was no…