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The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ 2026-2027 roster is certainly something to cheer for. The DCC team was announced early on Thursday, July 16, with the squad’s official Instagram captioning the first pic, “Officially earned their stars ⭐️. Introducing your 2026-2027 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!” The roster included many returning vets and eight rookies. Emily Awbrey and Savanna Dastrup, who were each cut last year during America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season 3, both made the team this time around. “This is an absolute dream come true!! I am so excited and am so so grateful for this opportunity!!! Go Cowboys!!” Savannah, 23,…
Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Akwa Ibom State have called for the establishment of a central registry to eliminate multiple registration requirements and overlapping levies imposed by different government agencies. The demand formed part of a communiqué issued at the end of a town hall meeting on the draft Civil Society Organisation Registration Bill 2026, held on 9 July in Uyo. The meeting, organised under the Community of Practice on Civic Space Strengthening with support from Global Rights, brought together civil society leaders, governance stakeholders and media practitioners to review the proposed legislation. The stakeholders argued that the absence of a harmonised…
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th season of its reality television show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), will premiere on Sunday, 26 July 2026. The announcement was made during a media briefing, where organisers unveiled details about the new season, including the prize package, sponsorship lineup, broadcast platforms, and audition process. Since its return in 2006, BBNaija has become one of Nigeria’s most recognised reality television shows, producing entertainers, entrepreneurs, media personalities, and digital creators who have built careers after appearing on the programme. Beyond entertainment, the show has become a major part of Nigeria’s pop culture, attracting millions of…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Thursday broke his silence over the death of Miss Mary Habila, a staff member who died at the minister’s residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State, insisting that he suspected no foul play and describing attempts to link him to the incident as “politics taken too far.” Umahi said the deceased, whom he described as “like a daughter,” had worked closely with him for years and had a history of medical challenges for which he personally funded treatment. He also revealed that his late aide complained of bleeding from her nose during a phone conversation…
Google is giving its AI note-taking app a new name. The company announced on Thursday that NotebookLM is becoming Gemini Notebook, but will remain a standalone app even as it integrates more deeply across Gemini and Google Search.Along with the name change, Google is rolling out an update announced last month that allows Gemini Notebook to connect to a secure cloud computer to write and execute code. This feature is available to Google AI Ultra and Workspace business customers, but will come to Pro users on the web “over the coming weeks.”
The global market capitalization of tokenized stocks rose to a record $2.3 billion on Wednesday, as more investors sought exposure to blockchain-based equity products.The Ethereum network boasted the largest market share, at 34%, followed by BNB Chain with 30% and the Solana network with 23%, data aggregator Token Terminal shared in a Wednesday X post.The largest increase came from Kraken exchange’s xStocks, which accounted for $507 million worth of tokenized stocks and Binance’s bStocks, with $334 million. Ondo Finance remained the largest tokenized stock issuer with $955 million in onchain equities, according to Token Terminal data.More crypto platforms are bringing…
Cats gnawing on cords, blankets, toxic houseplants and hair ties send owners scrambling for solutions and for good reason. Cat chewing can be harmless curiosity, or it can land a cat in emergency surgery. Choosing the right chew toys for cats, understanding what drives the behavior and knowing when to call a vet can make the difference between a quirky habit and a serious health problem. According to PetMD, chewing itself is not necessarily unhealthy the danger comes when it leads to illness, unwanted behaviors or swallowed objects. Here’s what every cat owner should know. Why Do Cats Chew on…
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation suit against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of operating the fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Mr Gbajabiamila filed the suit at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Wednesday (15 July), accusing Mr Adeyemi of falsely demanding a 48 per cent kickback from a N27.3 billion take-off grant approved for the purported federal agency. The suit came about nine days after Mr Gbajabiamila’s cease-and-desist letter dated 6 July asking Mr Adeyemi to retract the claims, remove transcripts, videos, recordings and all related publications…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has prohibited the downloading and distribution of films via phones across the state. The board’s Deputy Commander-General (DCG), Mujahid Aminuddeen, announced the decision via a WhatsApp message on Thursday, The Punch reported. Mr Aminuddeen said the board introduced the measure to preserve public morality and promote adherence to Islamic values. He explained that the directive came after the board received complaints that some operators used mobile phones to share pornographic films and other video materials considered offensive to Islamic teachings and the state’s cultural norms. Mr Aminuddeen said: “The board has deployed its personnel to…
Nigeria youth international, Shakirat Moshood, has expressed her excitement after completing a major move to Portuguese side SCU Torreense, pledging to dedicate her efforts to her new club while making her family and country proud. The highly-rated defender officially joined the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup-bound club on a two-year contract following an outstanding campaign with Bayelsa Queens in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership. The club confirmed her arrival on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a significant new chapter in the career of one of Nigeria’s brightest young talents. Reacting to the move, the former Flamingos captain described the…
