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Brazilian legend Romario had named six favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Speaking with The Guardian, Romario snubbed England and named Brazil, Spain, Germany, Argentina, France and Portugal as the favourites to win the World Cup. “Brazil has a stature, and the Brazil shirt carries a weight that people respect a great deal,” Romano said. “England are a good team, but I would not put them among the favourites. “My favourites are France, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Germany and Brazil.” Romano has won the World Cup in the past with Brazil in 1994.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have freed the 416 captives abducted from Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Confirming the development to PUNCH Online on Sunday, the President of the Borno South Youth Alliance,  Samaila Kaigama, said the captives were released on June 6. Previous reports from April 10 indicated that BOSYA has been in communication with the press and serves as an intermediary between the terrorist group and the affected victims. This was when Boko Haram displayed the abducted victims. He said, “BOSYA has secured the release of all the Ngoshe 416women and children. They…

Tomorrow, June 6, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi is turning 85. Now, if your idea of an 85-year-old involves rocking chairs, early bedtimes, and complete confusion over how to use a smartphone, you clearly have not met the convener of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi. As a part of his digital strategy team, I have a front-row seat to some part of his daily life. Let me let you in on a secret: the man operates at a speed that puts Gen Z to shame. We do not worship him, and we definitely do not idolise him, because he would be…

Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi delivered a commanding performance to claim gold in the men’s shot put at the prestigious Znamensky Memorial in Russia, reinforcing his standing as one of Africa’s premier field athletes and one of Nigeria’s most dependable performers on the global athletics stage. Enekwechi dominated the competition from the early rounds, showing the consistency and control that has become a hallmark of his international outings. He gradually built pressure on the field before sealing victory with a best throw of 21.27 metres — a mark that none of his rivals could surpass throughout the event. Mexico’s Juan Vazquez Gomez…

Richard Childress spoke out for the first time following his NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s shocking death at age 41. “Kyle will go down in history as one of the greatest race drivers that’s ever been,” Childress, 80, told reporters at the Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, June 6, per the Associated Press. “His legacy is that he was a man that a lot of people thought he was tough to deal with, and that he wouldn’t last long. He is a man that loves his sport.” Busch spent the final three seasons of his career racing in the NASCAR Cup…

The Super Eagles have suffered a setback ahead of next week’s international friendly against Portugal after defender Igho Ogbu sustained an injury during training in Lisbon. Team officials confirmed on Saturday evening that Ogbu picked up the injury during the team’s training session, with medical personnel suspecting a rupture of his left Achilles tendon. The injury immediately rules the defender out of Wednesday’s high-profile encounter against Portugal in Leiria and raises concerns over a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines. Ogbu had been among the players being closely monitored by Head Coach Eric Chelle as the Franco-Malian tactician continues to…

As Nigeria enters the 2026/2027 farming season while also battling economic hardship and lingering farmers-herders conflicts, the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has appealed to pastoralists and farmers to safeguard farmlands, grazing reserves, and cattle routes to protect national peace and food security. The National President of the association, Hon. Khalil Mohd Bello, made the appeal in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to DAILY POST in Damaturu. “Herders and farmers are partners in progress. Sustainable peace can only be achieved when both groups operate within the ambit of the law, with mutual respect and understanding,” he…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has trained its staff on data protection and compliance as part of efforts to strengthen the security of voter information and official documents. The one-day workshop was held on Saturday at the INEC FCT Conference Hall and focused on equipping staff responsible for voter data management with knowledge of data protection laws and compliance requirements. Speaking at the event, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for the FCT, represented by the Administrative Secretary, Mrs. Bimbo Oladunjoye, said the training was designed to update staff on data protection regulations and the legal implications…

Suspected armed militia members have reportedly attacked Mbasa community in Utange Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving one person dead and several homes destroyed by fire. Military sources said troops of Sector 1, working alongside operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, received a distress call around 8:30 a.m. on June 4 informing them of an assault on residents of the community. The sources disclosed that security personnel immediately moved to the area but found that the attackers had already escaped before their arrival. An initial assessment conducted after the incident indicated that one…

Portugal coach, Roberto Martinez, has provided his team news update ahead of his side’s international friendly clash with Nigeria. The Seleção das Quinas will face the Super Eagles on Wednesday, June 10. Portugal will face Chile on Saturday before taking on Nigeria on Wednesday. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the encounter, Martinez confirmed that Manchester City right-back Matheus Nunes is unfit to train and, as a result, will be absent from the squad to face Chile. He also confirmed that former Barcelona and Chelsea star João Félix will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability. “Unfortunately, Matheus Nunes is…