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Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has thrown his weight behind Victor Osimhen’s proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain, saying the Nigerian striker would thrive at the French club and help them continue their dominance in European football, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen has been one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe this summer after a prolific season with Galatasaray, where he scored 22 goals and provided six assists across all competitions to help the Turkish club win the Super Lig. Across two seasons at Rams Park, he has registered 59 goals and 16 assists in 74 appearances. PSG, who…
Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to project sound toward your ear canals without blocking them. It’s a design that potentially offers more comfort and environmental awareness than traditional wireless earbuds, while the two new versions cater to specific needs.The OpenDots Air are an entry-level version available in black or daybreak purple color options for $129.95 which is over $70 cheaper…
More than two-thirds of accounts banned by Anthropic for policy violations over the last year used AI to help them prepare for cyberattacks, such as writing malware, according to the AI firm. Anthropic said on Wednesday that between March 2025 and March 2026, out of 832 accounts that it examined for violating its policies, 560 accounts were used in this way. The data reflects an alarming global trend — that AI is increasingly being used to carry out mass cyberattacks. In April, the value of crypto stolen in hacks surged to $629.7 million, the highest since February 2025, which some analysts linked…
Tensions have escalated at CBS in the wake of 60 Minutes reporter Scott Pelley’s firing. “Morale is terrible throughout the company,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “No one knows what to believe or who is working against them. It has never been like this before. The staff in the newsroom all feel like they cannot trust anyone. How can you work like that?” News broke on Tuesday, June 2, that Pelley, 68, was fired from CBS and 60 Minutes after an alleged verbal altercation with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton. Bilton, 49, reportedly stormed out of a…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the 2026 oil and gas licensing round will commence by the third quarter of 2026, following approval from the Minister of Petroleum Resources. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday after a visit by Meren Energy, formerly Africa Oil, to its headquarters in Abuja. According to the statement, NUPRC Chief Executive Officer, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, announced the timeline while receiving the delegation. “The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the 2026 Licensing Round will commence latest by Q3 2026, having received the approval of the Minister of…
A security expert has said that while Nigeria has recorded some improvements in security in recent years, the country cannot be described as fully secure. Abdullahi Bokaji Adamu, a retired Army Captain and the Country Director of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) stated this in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST while reacting to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary speech. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had said that security conditions were improving in some parts of the country, noting that ongoing military operations and reforms were beginning to yield results, especially in areas where troops have intensified operations…
A political affairs analyst and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr George Agbakahi, has cautioned against proposals for political parties and private groups to establish parallel election result declaration systems. He warned that such initiatives could undermine Nigeria’s constitutional order, fuel political instability, and threaten national security. In a comprehensive rebuttal to recent suggestions attributed to political economist and public affairs commentator, Prof Pat Utomi, Agbakahi argued that only the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, possessed the constitutional authority to authenticate and declare election results in Nigeria. Agbakahi, who serves as the South-East Leader of the Tinubu Support…
Suspected bandits, on Wednesday evening, stormed the Ijalu area of Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, kidnapping a woman and her toddler in an attack that has left residents gripped by fear. The victims, identified as Mrs Idowu Kemi Titilayo and her young child, were whisked away by the assailants during the raid along the Solid Rock School axis of the community. The criminals were said to have invaded the area at dusk, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents, many of whom fled for safety. At the time of filing this report, the State Police Command is…
Poland head coach, Jan Urban has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Red and Whites held Éric Chelle’s side to a 2-2 draw in their international friendly at the 58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy, Warsaw on Wednesday night. Poland took the game to Nigeria in the opening minutes but fell behind to a Terem Moffi’s tap-in the 23rd minute. The hosts levelled through Kacper Potuski late in the first half. Nigeria regained the lead from Paul Onuachu’s penalty in the 76th minute. Poland however fought back once again courtesy of Przemyslaw Wiśniewski’s superb…
Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konaté, has admitted that personal tragedies contributed to a dip in his form during the 2025–26 season, as he reflected on a difficult campaign both on and off the pitch. The defender, who made 51 appearances, 49 of them starts, for Liverpool, was a regular figure in the side but struggled to consistently reproduce the high levels he had shown in previous seasons as the club finished fifth in the Premier League. Konaté, who has earned 27 caps for the France national football team, remains part of Didier Deschamps’ squad as France prepare for the World Cup.…
