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The Labour Party has reaffirmed its confidence in its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election, saying the nomination of its vice presidential candidate, Bintu Konto, reflects the party’s commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice. The party made the declaration on Tuesday during an interactive session between its national leadership and Ms Konto at its National Secretariat in Abuja. According to a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, the meeting brought together the National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, the party’s presidential candidate, Chibuzo Okereke, and other leaders who used the occasion to express confidence in the…
President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation, Mrs Olabisi Joseph, has been elected Continental President for Africa of the International School Sport Federation during the 2026 ISF General Assembly in Belgrade, Serbia, The PUNCH reports. A total of 82 countries attended the General Assembly, with 79 votes cast during the election. Joseph’s emergence makes history as she becomes the first African woman and the first woman in the history of the ISF to be elected to the continental leadership position. Her election is seen as another milestone for Nigeria’s growing influence in the development and administration of school sports across…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Denim shorts have come a long way since the 1960s, when people would quite literally cut their jeans as part of a counterculture movement. You can say denim was a big part of that ‘unconventional’ mentality, which promoted peace and love, anti-authority views, artistic freedom, hippie-esque lifestyles and yes, breezy, easy-going style. While 2026 looks a lot different from the Woodstock era, denim shorts are still a huge part of our everyday, and are ever evolving. It’s why the short…
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment and operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has issued a final warning to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that have failed to honour its invitations. The committee, in a statement on Tuesday, expressed disappointment over the failure of some government agencies to appear before it, describing the development as an affront to the constitutional oversight powers of the House. It said invitations issued by a duly constituted committee of the House were not discretionary, stressing that they were based on the powers vested in the National Assembly…
Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have arrived in Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, where they will begin the defence of their title this weekend. The defending champions landed in Abidjan on Monday before travelling by road to the tournament host city of Yamoussoukro, where they are camped at the Trio Corridor Hotel. The Flying Eagles will open their campaign against Ghana’s Black Satellites at the Lycée Scientifique on Monday. The fixture is a repeat of the 2024 final in Lomé, where Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-1 to lift the regional title. Coach Aliyu Zubairu’s side…
Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on July 21, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Julie Theis, who previously dated Cru Eaton, exclusively told Us she once believed negative claims about Taylor Frankie Paul but changed her mind after speaking directly with the reality star, now describing Paul’s situation as coercive control and a “toxic trauma bond” amid Paul’s ongoing legal battle with Dakota Mortensen. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. • Marc Anthony and wife Nadia Ferreira welcomed their second child together, a daughter named Myla, on July 21.…
The atmosphere inside the international arrivals terminal at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina was one of celebration. Families stood behind security barriers waiting to embrace relatives returning from Saudi Arabia after completing the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Airport officials moved methodically through familiar administrative routines, and returning pilgrims wheeled their luggage toward the main arrival hall after presenting their travel documents for standard border clearance. Then, without warning to the waiting crowd, the routine changed. As passengers stepped forward one after another for immigration clearance, border control officers quietly isolated seven men from the rest of the arriving…
Exceptional performance is the bridge between where you are today and where you deserve to be tomorrow. Opportunity does not always arrive as a promotion. Sometimes it arrives disguised as extra responsibility. When the Operations Manager of a fast-growing manufacturing company proceeded on his annual leave, the office suddenly became unusually busy. The manager’s desk was filled with unfinished projects, pending approvals, customer complaints, supplier meetings and operational deadlines. Management considered recalling him from leave because there seemed to be no one ready to handle the workload. During a management meeting, David, one of the middle-level supervisors, quietly spoke up.…
Travel disruption delayed the arrival of Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun and forward Gift Monday at Nigeria’s training camp in Casablanca after their scheduled flight from the United States was cancelled due to technical reasons, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, both players arrived at the airport only to learn that their flight had been cancelled, forcing the federation to purchase fresh tickets for the duo to continue their journey to Morocco. Despite the setback, the Super Falcons’ camp swelled to 23 players on Tuesday afternoon following the arrival of forward Folashade Ijamilusi from China. The…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Lily Collins just made one of summer’s most controversial pants trends look surprisingly rich. While white capri pants have long divided shoppers, the actress proved the polarizing style can look effortlessly chic with the right styling. Even better? We found a similar pair on Amazon for just $60. Collins stepped out at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships on July 12 wearing skinny white capri pants with a sleek white tube top, black thong heels and oversized sunglasses. The minimalist look felt…
