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Argentina and Marseille central defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury, the world champions announced on Saturday. The 27-year-old has suffered a muscle injury in his right leg and will miss the World Cup, the Argentine federation announced on social media, wishing the player a speedy recovery. Balerdi, who had hoped to play in his first World Cup, posted a photo of himself training with the squad in Kansas City on social media on Friday. Argentina have not yet named a replacement. Argentina face Honduras late on Saturday in a warm-up match in…
Like practically everyone else, Patton Oswalt is a fan of the Noah Wyle medical drama, The Pitt. “Season 1 of The Pitt [was the last thing I binged],” Oswalt, 57, revealed exclusively in his 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me feature in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now. “The whole show was amazing but episode 12? The mass shooting? That was a master class — acting, writing, directing, all of it,” he continued. “Had to watch that episode twice.” The comedian also told Us about his favorite books, childhood idols and whether he reads his own…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cleared a former governor of Cross River, Donald Duke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that Mr Duke’s clearance was sequel to the conclusion of the review of the recently-held primaries by the Primaries Appeal Committee and the subsequent approval of the committee’s report by the NWC. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said the NWC also upheld four other election outcomes, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and state Houses…
The late Rotimi Akeredolu, former governor of Ondo state, in Amotekun regalia. Criminality should never be reduced to partisan talking points. The state has a responsibility to confront all forms of criminality without resorting to ethnic colouration or collective labelling. The dangerous tendency to ethnicise insecurity obscures the real problem, weakens public trust, and distracts attention from the urgent task of protecting citizens. At moments like this, one cannot help but remember the leadership of the late Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu. The primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. Everything else is secondary. Economic development, infrastructure,…
The Executive Officer of Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, Captain Daniel Beecroft, has attributed the recent remarkable achievements recorded by the Naval Base to the visionary leadership and commitment of its Commander, Commodore Shehu Mohammed Tasiu. Beecroft made the remarks during the Officers’ Ceremonial Dinner held as part of activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy in Warri, Delta State.He described Commodore Tasiu as a transformational leader whose dedication to personnel welfare, infrastructural development and community engagement has revitalised the Base and strengthened its operational effectiveness. “Tonight, I reserve a very special appreciation for our visionary leader, the Commander,…
Deputy National Chairman, (South) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Barr Ben Nwoye, on Saturday, expressed delight over the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and Peter Mbah for second terms in office by political leaders and stakeholders from Enugu East Senatorial District. Nwoye described the move as a demonstration of political maturity and commitment to continuity. He spoke at the Okpara Square, Enugu, during a gathering where stakeholders from Enugu East Senatorial District publicly declared their support for the re-election of President Tinubu and Governor Mbah. Addressing the crowd, the APC chieftain praised the leaders of the district for what…
The Gboko Local Government Health Authority in Benue State has evacuated 20,000 crates of expired Coca-Cola products from Gboko Main Market following a routine inspection that reportedly uncovered beverages that had expired since 2024. The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Director of the Gboko Local Government Health Authority, Mrs Wede Victoria, alongside environmental health officers and market security personnel. According to health officials, the expired products were still openly displayed for sale within the market despite having exceeded their recommended consumption dates. Mrs Victoria stated that the action became necessary to protect consumers from potential health risks…
Former Manchester United forward, Giuseppe Rossi, has urged his old club to sign Poland captain Robert Lewandowski. Rossi believes the 37-year-old will be an incredible asset for Man United, especially for the younger players. Manchester United should target Robert Lewandowski this summer to “benefit” Benjamin Sesko. Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona will expire at the end of the month, and the veteran attacker will leave the LaLiga champions. Speaking about Lewandowski, Rossi said, as quoted by The Standard, “Robert Lewandowski to Man Utd? Yeah, why not? “Of course, Lewandowski would be an incredible asset for the young players, providing his experience and…
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the first batch of pilgrims from the state who participated in the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia will arrive at the Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, on Sunday. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Press Secretary of the board, Mrs. Jumoke Jimoh, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH in Ilorin. Speaking on preparations for the return of the pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, said arrangements had been concluded…
A former House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the Africa Democratic Congress, Alhaji Bashar Geda, has defected to the All Progressives Congress alongside party executives and thousands of his supporters in Kebbi State. The defection took place on Saturday at Nasarawa I Ward, where APC leaders formally received the new members into the ruling party. Speaking at the event, the APC State Chairman, represented by the party’s Vice Chairman for Kebbi Central, Alhaji Shehu Idris, described the move as a significant boost to the party and welcomed the defectors. He assured them of equal opportunities and full participation…
