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Ariana Grande shared some “unfortunate” news about her Eternal Sunshine Tour ahead of upcoming shows on the East Coast. “The utmost important thing to us all is safety, first and foremost, and also making sure you all see the show how it is intended to run,” Grande, 33, wrote to fans via Instagram on Monday, June 29. The singer posted a message to fans to explain a series of scheduling changes for Eternal Sunshine concerts coming up in July. A planned July 12 show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center will now move to July 14, while concerts at TD Garden in…

Meta-owned WhatsApp has announced plans to introduce usernames, a new feature aimed at allowing its users to connect with others without sharing their phone numbers. The messaging platform disclosed the feature on its website on Monday, noting that the update is designed to offer users more privacy when connecting with others. WhatsApp said users can begin reserving their preferred usernames this week, ahead of the feature’s official rollout later in 2026. “Your phone number is personal, and sometimes you want to connect without handing it over. That’s why we’re introducing usernames for WhatsApp,” the company said. The technology company added…

Unilever Nigeria Plc has appointed Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as an Executive Director following the resignation of Ibrahim Sodipe, effective 30 June. The company disclosed the appointment in a regulatory filing on Monday, praising Mr Sodipe’s contributions to the company. It stated that Mr Sodipe drove improved turnover and profitability, supporting Unilever Nigeria’s continued progress towards sustainable and profitable growth. Unilever Nigeria Plc also expressed confidence in the new Executive Director, saying Ms Femi-Okunbanjo’s career reflects trust, transparency, and transformation. “Modupe’s career reflects a consistent theme: finance as a driver of trust, transparency, and transformation,” the company said. Profile Ms Femi-Okunbanjo is…

Coventry City have completed the permanent signing of Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka from Brentford F.C. for an undisclosed fee following a successful loan spell. The 28-year-old initially arrived at Coventry City F.C. in January and quickly established himself as a key figure in the squad. His move has now been made permanent after the opening of the summer transfer window, with the deal officially taking effect on Wednesday, 1 July. Onyeka played an important role in Coventry’s successful Championship campaign under manager Frank Lampard, helping the Sky Blues secure the Sky Bet Championship title and earn promotion to the…

Torrential rains sparked flooding across Accra on Monday, killing at least three people, authorities and local media reported, with the president blaming climate change and unchecked urbanisation. Flooding is common during Ghana’s rainy season, but residents say inundations in the capital have become worse in recent years due to rapid urbanisation, the building on and blocking of waterways, and a lack of investment in drainage infrastructure. Some 140 millimetres of rain fell on the city in a single day, “the highest experienced in several years” and nearly triple last year’s high, President John Mahama said. “That aspect of the problem…

Bitcoin miner-turned-AI infrastructure company Ionic Digital has filed for a Nasdaq direct listing that could give former Celsius creditors a public market for shares they received through the bankrupt lender’s restructuring.Registered stockholders may sell up to 10.8 million Class A shares under the proposed IOND ticker, according to a registration statement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.Ionic was formed in 2024 to acquire Celsius Mining’s assets through the bankrupt lender’s restructuring. In the filing, Ionic said it started repositioning itself in 2025 from a pure-play Bitcoin miner into a broader digital infrastructure company serving artificial intelligence…

Love Island USA‘s Zach Georgiou lied to Kayda Bosse about how his connection with Alannah Keyser ended. During the Monday, June 29, episode of the Peacock show, Zach tried to reassure Kayda that she was always his first choice. He mentioned that his time in Casa Amor didn’t build a strong bond with Alannah because he came back solo. “If I wanted to, I would have brought her back,” he claimed. Viewers, however, know that Zach didn’t have the option to bring Alannah back because she was removed from the show after facing backlash for a resurfaced video that allegedly…

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has received the report of the strategic committee headed by former Governor Joshua Dariye, describing it as a roadmap for addressing the state’s security and socio-political challenges through dialogue, institutional reforms and stronger collaboration with the federal government. The governor received the report on Monday at the Old Government House in Rayfield, Jos, his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, said in a statement. Mr Bere said the committee was established after a Plateau delegation’s engagement with President Bola Tinubu to harmonise issues raised during the meeting and recommend practical measures for peace,…

The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has received a new report identifying Nigeria’s abundant lithium, copper and bauxite deposits as strategic resources capable of accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy and supporting domestic industrialisation. The report, presented on Monday in Abuja by the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South, outlines how Nigeria can leverage its mineral wealth to meet growing demand for renewable energy technologies while retaining more value within the country. According to a statement by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Lara Owoeye-Wise, the report was formally handed over to the Minister of…

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti credited his side’s composure and resilience after the Seleção came from behind to defeat Japan and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The five-time world champions looked destined for an early exit after trailing 1-0 at halftime in their Round of 32 encounter. However, a revitalised second-half display inspired by Ancelotti’s tactical adjustments and calm leadership saw Brazil overturn the deficit to secure a memorable victory. Speaking after the match, the veteran Italian manager praised his players for refusing to panic despite falling behind. “We didn’t lose patience. Things were…