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From emotional confessions to dance-floor anthems, this summer’s most anticipated albums promise something for every mood. Niall Horan and Olivia Rodrigo are pushing their sounds in unexpected directions, while legends like Madonna return with long-awaited new music. Add in rock anthems from The Pretty Reckless and The Rolling Stones, cinematic storytelling from Shaboozey and Role Model and a long-awaited pop comeback from Ariana Grande, and the soundtrack of summer 2026 is shaping up fast. Below, Us Weekly rounds up the 16 releases that are heating up the season. Related: 10 Must-See Tours This Summer From nostalgic reunions to buzzy new…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government to institute an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 election, stated that Nigerians deserve to know whether Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of forging government appointment letters and posing as the director-general of the alleged agency, acted alone or with the backing of government officials. The former vice president made the demand in a statement issued on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu.…

Consumer goods manufacturer PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Oghenekevwe Ogefere as Company Secretary, effective from 1 July. The company disclosed this in a regulatory filing signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Oghale Elueni, on Thursday, noting that the appointment followed the expiration of the term of engagement of Alsec Nominees Limited as the company’s secretary. “The Board recognises and appreciates Alsec Nominees Limited for its dedicated service, professionalism, and valuable contributions to the Company during its tenure as Company Secretary, and wishes the firm continued success in its future endeavours,” the company stated. Profile Ms Ogefere…

Veteran broadcast sports journalist Ralph Chidozie George has been re-elected to the executive board of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) for another four-year term. Mr George, a football commentator with SuperSport TV, secured a fresh mandate for the 2026–2030 tenure during the ANSFA Elective Congress held this week at the East End Hotel in Awka. He was first elected to the board in 2020. However, his initial four-year tenure officially commenced in July 2022, following the Nigeria Football Federation’s recognition of the board led by Chikelue Iloenyosi. Mr George, a former chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has welcomed the return of Benin Bronzes from Switzerland, describing the restitution as a historic milestone and insisting that the artefacts belong to the Oba of Benin’s Palace. Okpebholo stated this while receiving the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, the Consul General of Switzerland in Lagos, Conny Camenzind, Director of the Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich, Professor Dr Alice Hertzog; Curator at the museum, Dr Alex Malefakis; and other members of the delegation at the Government House in Benin City. A statement released by the governor’s Chief…

Bitcoin (BTC) passed $62,000 at Thursday’s Wall Street open as crypto reacted to weak US employment figures.Key points:US nonfarm payrolls data delivers a crypto market boost as job additions for June fall short.Investors eye an easing in the inflation outlook as optimism over BTC prices increases.Crypto begins its forecast “green July” by liquidating nearly $500 milllion of short positions.Bitcoin gains amid “volatile situation” for US labor marketData from TradingView showed new July highs of $62,137 on Bitstamp, with BTC/USD up nearly 4% on the day.BTC/USD four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe latest nonfarm payrolls data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…

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President Bola Tinubu has said the opening of the new headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States in Abuja will renew the commitment to regional integration, peace, industrialisation and shared prosperity across West Africa. He called the new building a symbol of renewal, of resilience, and of confidence in the future of ECOWAS and urged a shift from regional market to regional production base. Speaking at the commissioning of the new edifice on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the new ECOWAS complex, described as the “Eye of Africa,” is…

Melina Cotlar, a Non-Executive Director at AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, has resigned from the Board, effective 29 May. Ms Cotlar obtained regulatory approval to join the board of the company as a Non-Executive Director on 6 April 2023. The insurance company announced her resignation in a regulatory filing on Thursday. She served as a member of the Board Technical and Risk Management Committee at the insurance company. “The Board and Management of the Company commend Ms. Melina Cotlar for her positive contribution and service to the growth of the Company during her tenure on the Board,” the insurance company stated.…

Norwegian club Molde FK have confirmed that Daniel Daga will be available for selection again after the midfielder was unanimously acquitted in a criminal case by the Frostating Court of Appeal. The club announced the development in an official statement published on its website, while noting that although the Court of Appeal has acquitted the player, the verdict is not yet legally binding. Reacting to the ruling, Molde said it had continuously evaluated the situation since charges were first brought against Daga, balancing its responsibilities as an employer with the seriousness of the case. With the Court of Appeal now…