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John Terry, a former captain of Chelsea Football Club, has talked about Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire after the Red devils’ win against Manchester City on Saturday. The Chelsea legend mentioned that the defender should be included in the England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Red Devils beat their main rivals 2-0 at Old Trafford in the Manchester derby, a major match in the Premier League. Harry Maguire began the game and also hit the crossbar with an early shot. He played well in defense, won three of the five duels, made five clearances, five recoveries, and…

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has urged federal and state governments to prioritise tourism and deepen private sector partnerships for growth. He made the call on Sunday during an interactive session at Experience Olumo: Celebrating Heritage, Inspiring Tourism, held at Olumo Rock Tourist Complex, Abeokuta. Mohammed described tourism as a viable alternative revenue source, capable of contributing significantly to national development if properly harnessed. He stressed the need for an enabling environment and incentives to attract private investment into tourism and the creative industry. “What we need is for both state and federal governments to give more…

Senegal on Sunday night defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, in a match marred by controversy, prolonged stoppages, and players briefly leaving the pitch. The dramatic final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium was interrupted late in regulation time after a contentious penalty decision awarded to Morocco following a VAR review, sparking protests from Senegal players. The penalty, awarded deep into stoppage time, led to chaotic scenes as Senegal players surrounded the referee, with play halted for several minutes. Players from both teams eventually walked off the pitch…

Bringing Up Bates alum Katie Bates had her husband Travis Clark’s back when he wanted to trade careers — just months before his affair scandal. “Sharing a big life update 🩺❤️ We’ve had a lot going on behind the scenes, and we’re finally ready to share that Travis is in nursing school,” Bates, 25, wrote via Instagram in June 2025. “I couldn’t be more proud of him!” She continued, “Since this all started last year, I’ve watched him work so hard, stay focused, keep writing and recording music, and pour himself into this new path all while still showing up…

At least seven fresh suspected cases of Lassa fever have emerged in Benue State, intensifying public concern over a potential wider outbreak of the viral illness. The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Asema Msuega, confirmed the development during a briefing with journalists in Makurdi, explaining that samples from the affected individuals have been taken and dispatched for laboratory testing. According to Msuega, health officials are maintaining heightened vigilance, with surveillance activities expanded to ensure swift identification and response to any confirmed infections. He urged the public to prioritise preventive habits, particularly safe food storage and measures to keep rodents away, describing them…

Governor Uba Sani has pledged that Kaduna State will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election because of the dividends of democracy that he has brought to the state and country at large. The Governor, who listed projects that were executed by Federal Government and those that it has attracted in Kaduna State, spoke on Sunday  during a stakeholders’ engagement on the ongoing e-registration of APC members across the country. Addressing Zone 2 stakeholders, Governor Uba Sani said that Kaduna State is targeting 2.5 million members in the ongoing exercise  because  APC is  now the dominant  party in the State. The…

One person was killed and two others injured when gunmen carried out a retaliatory attack on Kasuwa Denkeli village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of Saturday, following the recent rustling of 102 cows in neighbouring Riyom Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred at about 2:30 am, came days after armed men reportedly drove away 102 cows from Dan Sokoto in the Ganawuri District of Riyom LGA, escalating tensions along the Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Jos South axis. Residents of Kasuwa Denkeli told Zagazola Makama that the assailants stormed the community and opened…

Senegal have defeated Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday night. It was a tight affair between the top-two ranked countries on the continent in Rabat. And there were no goals in the first half. The second half was tilting towards a 0-0, until the ref disallowed Ismaila Sarr’s header for a foul on Achraf Hakimi. In the 97th minute, the Atlas Lions were awarded a controversial penalty. After a lot of tension, which saw the Senegalese players walk off the pitch, Brahim Diaz saw his weak panenka saved by Eduoard Mendy. Pape Gueye…

The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 US soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to a state roiled by unrest over an immigration crackdown, US media reported Sunday. The reported preparations come days after President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, which enables use of the military to suppress “armed rebellion” or “domestic violence” — although a day later he said there was no immediate need for it. The troop deployment plans were first reported by the ABC. The news network cited two unnamed US defense officials as saying 1,500 active-duty Army paratroopers based in Alaska have been put…

Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final was delayed for almost 20 minutes right at the end of the game after Senegal players furiously protested a controversial penalty awarded to Morocco and fighting broke out in the stands. Most of the Senegal team walked off the pitch and angry away fans threw objects as they tried to enter the field of play at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with Morocco having the chance to win the final with practically the last kick of the match. Brahim Diaz eventually took the kick in the 24th minute of time added on but his…