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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its conclusion, StarTimes Nigeria will on Sunday host a public watch party in Lagos to coincide with the final between defending champions Argentina and Spain. The event, scheduled for King Jaja Hall at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), will also feature the concluding draw of the company’s nationwide subscriber promotion launched during the tournament. The World Cup final brings together two of the tournament’s standout teams after they emerged from a highly competitive knockout stage. The expanded 48-team competition, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the biggest in FIFA…
The Yobe State Government has approved N460.83 million to empower female small business owners, including akara sellers, across the state. The approval was part of resolutions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Mai Mala Buni at the Government House, Damaturu, on Thursday. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego, said the intervention is aimed at supporting women engaged in small-scale businesses through the provision of essential items to boost their livelihoods. “The State Executive Council has approved the sum of N460,828,450.00 for the procurement of beans for…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Tennis fans got a heads-up that a heat wave was coming through London and would impact the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Kate Middleton was prepared with a portable electric fan to keep a breeze directly on her. That got us thinking that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have one of our own for the next time we’re forced outside in scorching temperatures. The Jisulife Handheld Fan Life7 is incredibly similar to the model that Middleton was spotted holding.…
The Kogi State Government says security operatives have rescued the four persons abducted during Tuesday’s attack on a National Examinations Council (NECO) examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the development in a statement on Thursday, saying the victims regained their freedom following a coordinated rescue operation ordered by Governor Ahmed Ododo. “Shortly after the kidnapping incident, the Governor directed the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd), to coordinate the rescue operation,” Mr Fanwo said. “The State Security Adviser and the leadership of the 12 Brigade and the 21…
United States President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, with the White House confirming that he will make his first appearance at the tournament for its showpiece finale at the New Jersey Stadium. The announcement ends weeks of speculation over the US leader’s involvement in the closing stages of the competition, after FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed in June that Mr Trump would attend the final and present the World Cup trophy to the newly crowned champions. Although Infantino’s comments had not been officially confirmed at the time, the White…
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has elected four new bishops to lead dioceses across the country following the conclusion of the Episcopal Synod at the Advance Episcopal Consultation in Port Harcourt. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, at the close of the synod’s deliberations held at Our Saviour’s Chapel, University of Port Harcourt. The statement announcing the elections was issued by the Director of Communications of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Ven. Raphael A. Aderinwale. It read, “The bishops-elect are Ven. Dr. Godwin Tersoo Simon…
Victoria Gotti’s son Carmine Agnello asked the court to delay his upcoming prison sentence so he can donate a kidney to his mother. Newsday reported on Thursday, July 16, that Agnello filed a request to a federal judge to push back his 15-month prison sentence to September 18. He is currently scheduled to surrender himself on Monday, July 20. Victoria — who is the the daughter of Gambino family crime boss John Gotti — submitted paperwork from two doctors that stated a “nephrectomy is scheduled for August 3, wherein Mrs. Victoria Gotti will be the recipient of a kidney being…
As the football world counts down to Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, UNICEF has brought back an iconic photograph that perfectly captures the passing of the torch from one global superstar to another. In a post shared ahead of the final, UNICEF confirmed that the widely circulated image of a young Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal is authentic, ending years of speculation fuelled by the rise of artificial intelligence-generated images. “Yes, those photos you’ve seen are real,” UNICEF wrote. According to the UN agency, the photographs were taken more than 18 years ago during…
The winners of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will leave New York New Jersey Stadium with more than just football’s most coveted prize after FIFA unveiled a new tradition that will see the champions receive bespoke championship rings alongside the iconic trophy and gold medals. The historic presentation will take place after the World Cup final on Sunday, 19 July, when the new world champions are crowned at New York New Jersey Stadium. For the first time in the history of a FIFA competition, the victorious team will also be awarded specially designed championship rings, introducing one of the most…
Top headlines in Nigeria Friday morning include growing concerns over the implementation of local government financial autonomy, as many states have reportedly retained control of council allocations one year after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling. Also making headlines are the controversy over the death of a nurse at the residence of Minister of Works David Umahi in Ebonyi State. Internationally, US President Donald Trump has announced a new four-year limit on the stay of foreign students. Here are the top stories this morning: Autonomy battle: States defy Supreme Court, control N10tn LG allocations Two years after the Supreme Court ordered…
