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Popular Nigerian streamer, Peller, has engaged his lover, Jarvis, amid pregnancy rumours. The engagement took place in Ghana on Wednesday night. Sharing a video of the marriage proposal on Instagram on Thursday, Peller hinted at plans for their wedding. He wrote: “Forever starts now. She said YES, my safe place, and my greatest blessing. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and making memories together. Now excuse us… we have a wedding to plan.” DAILY POST reports that this comes a few weeks after Peller hinted that, “My baby with Jarvis is coming soon.” A video of Jarvis undergoing an ultrasound scan surfaced…

Brazil legend Kaka has made several predictions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The World Cup will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. However, in an interview with The Athletic, Kaka predicted the best player, best coach, and the winners, among others, of the 2026 edition of the World Cup. The former Real Madrid and AC Milan star backed Spain winger Lamine Yamal to be the best player of the tournament. “The best player in the World Cup tournament this year will be Lamine Yamal,” Kaka said. “The best coach…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Thursday, cautioned against politicising insecurity in Nigeria, insisting that the security challenges facing the country did not originate under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Umahi made the remarks during a town hall meeting organised by the Gombe State Government shortly after the official unveiling of the proposed Gombe Super Highway project. The minister criticised what he described as attempts by some politicians to use insecurity as a political tool, particularly ahead of elections. “When people talk about insecurity, especially extreme politicians, and insult the President as if insecurity just started within the administration of…

Residents and motorists have lamented the deteriorating condition of Alfa Nla Road in the Agege area of Lagos State and called for its urgent rehabilitation. PUNCH Metro learnt that the condition of the road has caused persistent traffic congestion and hardship for road users. The appeal followed concerns raised over the state of the road, particularly a badly damaged section that becomes flooded whenever it rains. When PUNCH Metro visited the area on Tuesday, the affected portion of the road was observed to be filled with large potholes and submerged in stagnant rainwater. This also made movement difficult for motorists…

The Labour Party has summoned a meeting of its National Executive Committee for June 11 to ratify the results of its recently concluded primary elections and approve the submission of candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa. Asogwa said the NEC meeting, convened in line with Article 28 of the party’s 2026 Constitution, will bring together statutory members of the committee, candidates who emerged from the primaries, party organs, INEC representatives, members of the media, and other stakeholders.…

Bonny Gas Transport Limited, a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited, has awarded contracts for the construction of three new liquefied natural gas carriers to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group and China Shipbuilding Trading Company. According to a statement, the vessels form part of BGT’s fleet renewal and replacement programme aimed at modernising its shipping operations and improving efficiency across its LNG value chain. The company stated that each of the vessels will have a cargo capacity of 174,000 cubic metres and will be equipped with advanced X-DF propulsion technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency while reducing emissions compared to older LNG carrier…

The United Kingdom is set to introduce stricter rules that could prevent universities from sponsoring international students, as part of efforts to curb alleged visa abuse and reduce asylum claims linked to study routes. The UK Home Office announced the reforms on Thursday, saying the measures form part of a wider crackdown on immigration loopholes involving student visas. A statement on its X handle said UK “universities will face a ban on recruiting international students if they fail to enforce new rules.” Under the updated Basic Compliance Assessment framework, the Home Office said, “higher education institutions sponsoring student visas must…

Tan and countless other DIYers are attracting millions of views showing off the personal computers they’ve built inside purses, jewelry boxes, toys, and old tech, hiding Raspberry Pi boards inside art projects.Cyberdecks, but make it fashionThe colorful, quirky builds popping up across social media are a drastic shift away from the typical look the cyberdecks we’ve featured have had, which often consisted of a 3D-printed chassis or a rugged box like a Pelican case, usually with a cyberpunk-style design.Inside, these homemade devices are essentially mini Linux computers for specific tasks, usually done offline, like reading, journaling, or listening to music.…

Professional ownership of US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) declined sharply in the first quarter as Bitcoin’s bear market deepened, suggesting that trading-oriented institutions were a significant source of selling pressure during the downturn.A new report by CoinShares analyzing quarterly 13F filings — regulatory disclosures that reveal the equity holdings of investment managers with at least $100 million in assets — found that professional investors reduced their Bitcoin ETF exposure to 261,000 BTC from 313,000 BTC in the first quarter, a 17% decline.The combined value of those holdings fell 35% to $17.8 billion, while the share of total US Bitcoin…

After years of disparaging the women of San Antonio, NBA great Charles Barkley finally caught some heat from the city’s mayor.  Before Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 3, ESPN aired a montage of Barkley’s comments about the Texas town.  “You know, I think it’s a great city, but they do have some big ol’ women down there,” Barkley, 63, said in one clip. In another, Barkley said, “They ain’t got no skinny women down there.” San Antonio mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the Inside the NBA panel on Wednesday, where she gave Barkley a taste…