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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The sweatiest season is well underway, and sometimes perfume isn’t enough to mask (or eradicate) your stench. Teyana Taylor knows this, which is why, along with always carrying perfume, she keeps one luxe deodorant in her purse “at all times.” The actress sat down with GQ to share the 10 things she can’t live without, and we almost didn’t get any details on her scent routine. “This is the part of the essentials I’m most mad about sharing because I…
The Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) on Thursday raised alarm over alleged increasing sexual harassment of women in rural communities of Plateau State. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Rwang Tengwong, the association said women returning from farms in Ganawuri District and nearby communities have reported incidents of harassment. The group warned that persistent insecurity across affected areas is exposing female farmers and residents to abuse while carrying out their daily activities. Mr Tengwong said fear has now become a constant reality for many residents. BYM linked the alleged harassment to sustained attacks on communities in Riyom and Barkin…
Nigerian Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy will take centre stage at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining Colombian music icon Shakira to perform the tournament’s official anthem ahead of the opening match in Mexico City. The globally celebrated duo will perform Dai Dai, the official song of the tournament, at the iconic Estadio Azteca on 11 June before hosts Mexico kick off the World Cup against South Africa. FIFA described the anthem on Thursday as a celebration of football’s unique ability to unite people across cultures, languages and continents. “The song reflects the energy, passion and global…
Residents of several communities in Jalingo and Yorro local government councils of Taraba State, have been thrown into hardship following the reported collapse of a major bridge along the Muslim Council axis in Jalingo after a heavy downpour. The bridge, which serves as the only direct link connecting numerous communities within the two local government areas, reportedly gave way under the impact of the persistent rainfall, disrupting transportation, economic activities, and access to essential services. The development has left hundreds of residents stranded, with farmers facing difficulties transporting agricultural produce to markets, while commercial motorcycle operators, traders, students, civil servants,…
A House of Representatives aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency, David Ayuba Dumwe, has approached the Federal High Court in Lafia to challenge the alleged emergence of Beauty Sudar Aliyu as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 general elections. In the suit marked FHC/LF/CS/9/2026, Dumwe is seeking judicial intervention over what he described as an unlawful declaration of a candidate without due consultation and compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Beauty Sudar Aliyu were joined as second and third defendants, respectively. According to…
Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has explained why he made seven changes against Poland during both sides’ international friendly on Wednesday. Chelle watched as Nigeria and Poland played a 2-2 draw at the PGE Narodowy Stadium, Warsaw. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Chelle said he made seven changes in the half-time because several players were struggling physically after already starting their post-season holidays. The seven changes Chelle made include Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Paul Onuachu, Calvin Bassey, Raphael Onyedika, Rafiu Durosinmi and Philip Otele as he withdraw Emmanuel Fernandez, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Igoh Ogbu, Frank Onyeka,…
The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown, but only after a long day of votes on multiple amendments that highlighted Republican infighting over some of the president’s other contentious policy proposals. The bill would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the rest of Trump’s term, handing the Republican leader a major victory on one of his signature issues after months of bitter fighting over the future of immigration enforcement. It now heads to the House of Representatives, where Republican leaders hope to move it early next week to send…
Some bandits invaded the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying two buildings and kidnapping a nine-year-old boy in the early hours of Friday. It was gathered that the bandits entered the community at about 1am, shooting sporadically to scare residents. They reportedly destroyed two houses before picking up the victim and whisking him away to an unknown destination. The boy, identified as Oluwatobi, is said to be the son of a pastor in the community, Isaac Olaosebikan. A source said that, on hearing the sporadic gunshots, residents of the community fled their homes…
Nigeria striker Akor Adams has praised the transformation of the Super Eagles under coach Eric Chelle, saying the team is gradually developing a clear identity built around intensity, aggression and confidence on the ball, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Adams made the remarks while speaking during the Super Eagles’ stay in Poland ahead of their international friendly engagements, as Nigeria continue their rebuild under the Franco-Malian tactician. The Sevilla forward has become one of the key beneficiaries of Chelle’s tenure, having made his senior national team debut under the coach during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho last year.…
Strategy’s leveraged Bitcoin model is stressed, which could limit the firm’s ability to keep buying BTC and potentially force further sales, according to Grayscale.“The shift in approach from one of the world’s largest BTC holders has weighed on market sentiment,” said Zach Pandl, Grayscale’s head of research, on Thursday. Michael Saylor’s Strategy sold 32 BTC on Monday, a tiny fraction of its total holdings of 843,706 BTC, but enough to rattle market sentiment as the asset has tanked by 16% since the sale. Strategy also sold $128 million worth of shares, and its stock value has declined by 12.8% since the sale…
