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The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has backed the proposed establishment of state police, arguing that concerns over possible abuse by governors should not be used to oppose the reform. Mr Adebayo made the remarks on Friday during an interview on “Politics Today,” a programme on Channels Television. “The moment you have a federation, you have legislative lists given to different levels of government. It goes without saying that every level of government is authorised to police,” he said. Responding to concerns that governors could misuse state police for political purposes, the SDP chieftain argued…
Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored in extra time to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final on Sunday. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes despite Spain dominating possession and creating the better chances. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez delivered an outstanding performance, making a series of crucial saves to keep the defending champions in the contest. Spain came close to taking the lead as early as the fifth minute when Lamine Yamal forced Martinez into a save. The Aston Villa goalkeeper continued his heroics throughout the…
France forward Kylian Mbappe has become the first player in history to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice after finishing as the top scorer at the 2026 tournament. The 27-year-old scored 10 goals in eight matches to beat Argentina captain Lionel Messi to the award, having also claimed the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with eight goals. According to the BBC, the Real Madrid forward is the first player to win the tournament’s top scorer prize at consecutive World Cups. His 10-goal haul also made him the first player to reach double figures in…
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and his family are reportedly safe after authorities say they were victims of an attempted burglary. According to the Tredyffrin Township Police Department, officers were dispatched to respond to a burglary at the 29-year-old NFL star’s Pennsylvania home on Saturday, July 18, shortly after 5:00 a.m. ET. According to authorities, the alleged suspects fled the area prior to the officers’ arrival. “They were home, and fortunately, as you know, with any situation like this, our main concern is that the residents of that home at the time were unharmed, which they were,” Capt. Tyler…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Fitted dresses had their moment, but thankfully, the fashion world has moved on to options that are just as comfy as they are stylish. The latest dress trend is flowy, delicate and much more flattering than the form-fitting options of the past, and these 13 boutiquey ‘nightgown’ dresses nail the look. Even better, our favorites start at only $4! Nightgown dresses are defined by their dainty, boutique-like details, lightweight fabrics and loose silhouettes, plus occasional ruffles, florals and other luxe-looking embellishments.…
…if we carefully rummage through the lurid, the grotesque, the salacious stories of their Sex-cellencies – even at state levels with the governors – we may find anchors to how power politics in Nigeria and Africa can be explained through sex. That was also the view of Zimbabwean journalist and blogger, Fungai Machirori. According to her, we may need to study the sexual histories of our men in power. This is because, from the rhythm of the silent but jangling bells of their dangling penises, a silent compass to their politics may just as well be hiding. Did you listen…
If you’re a movie fan, you’re probably going to watch Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey at some point. The epic adaptation of Homer’s classic poem starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya and more is projected to top the box office this weekend and probably the rest of the summer. If you have already watched the film and are craving more ancient history spectacle, or simply want to watch a good film, you’re in luck. Watch With Us has curated a list of films you should watch if you like The Odyssey and can’t get enough of Hellenic heroism and…
The Federal Government seeks to deploy Nigeria’s digital identity infrastructure to track mining operators, strengthen regulation, and curb illegal mining nationwide. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed that when he received the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit to the ministry in Abuja. The meeting explored areas for collaboration between the ministry and NIMC to integrate digital identity into the solid minerals sector, improving governance, regulatory compliance, and monitoring of mining operations. A statement issued on Sunday by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Lara…
Before teaching on the mystery of rest, I must begin with my own story, because revelation becomes more powerful when it is backed by experience. My journey into rest did not begin in comfort; it began in crisis. It began in foreign lands. It began in tears. It began in seasons where nothing made sense. My European Wilderness: Three Years of Closed Heavens About 20 years ago, I lived in a European city where everything seemed to work against me. No matter how hard I tried, nothing moved. The heavens felt like brass, and every effort produced frustration instead of…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Sofía Vergara is living out our European summer dreams, and she has the perfect Mediterranean wardrobe to match. Out of everything she wore in Italy, we’re still thinking about her billowy maxi dress style. Thankfully, the look is hiding on Amazon! A few days ago, Vergara posed in Ponza looking every bit Italian. Her secret was a breezy, blue-and-white floral maxi dress that needed only sunnies to look complete. With the loose fit, slouchy off-the-shoulder straps and sweetheart neckline showing…
