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Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have foiled a terrorist attack, neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during an operation in Benue State. The military disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lt Ahmad Zubairu. According to the statement, the operation followed a distress call received while troops were conducting fighting and confidence-building patrols around Tor Donga Yam Market in the state. “On arrival, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged…

Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, a source close to the dossier told AFP. The 19-year-old has told the German club he wants to join the French giants and the two clubs opened negotiations after Diomande, who is under contract with Leipzig until 2030, told PSG management he was “very keen” to sign for the reigning European champions this summer, the source added. His arrival would also likely involve the departure of Portuguese forward Goncalo Ramos to AC Milan with PSG having reached a deal with the Italian outfit,…

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has awarded a comprehensive scholarship to Chiazo Umeaniba, a student of Maria Regina Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nnewi, after she scored 344 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Soludo announced the award during the first anniversary celebration of Solution Fun City in Awka on Sunday. The governor made the announcement after Umeaniba, the school’s senior prefect, performed as one of the dancers entertaining guests at the event. He was subsequently informed of her UTME score. Declaring the scholarship, Soludo said it would cover her education from undergraduate to PhD level. “Your education…

Bitcoin (BTC) nears the end of June and Q2 2026 threatening to lose $60,000 support — can RSI divergences save bulls?Key points:Bitcoin RSI data is printing key bullish divergences that were absent from previous dips in 2026.Traders remain concerned about a support collapse as analysis makes a key 2022 bear-market comparison.Macro data hinges on the labor market and Iran peace deal, with a potential crypto tailwind due.Where June fails, July historically comes through for Bitcoin bulls.Onchain data sees Bitcoin’s “first bottoming flag” already present.Bitcoin RSI divergence stands out in 2026 bear marketA classic BTC price leading indicator continues to boost the…

The 2026 BET Awards definitely gave viewers something to talk about. Multiple spheres of entertainment — including music, film and sports — collided during the Sunday, June 28, ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The biggest names from Janet Jackson, Queen Latifah, Lizzo and T.I. were present, watching a slate of high-energy performances and giving away well-earned trophies. (I mean, Latifah’s duet with Common in honor of the unimitable Lauryn Hill had Us dancing in our seats.) Before the event even began, this year’s BET Awards were guaranteed to deliver headline-making moments, with Druski making his hosting debut, Cardi B leading…

Heavy rainfall on Sunday left many parts of Lagos under water, flooding major roads and residential communities, disrupting traffic and forcing the temporary closure of a terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). Videos reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES showed floodwaters taking over several roads. At the same time, canals in different parts of the state were filled with plastic waste, old tyres, rubber and other debris that appeared to have blocked the free flow of water. Among the worst-hit areas were Oshodi, Opeki Road in Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Abesan Estate, Ilupeju Road, Mushin, Fashoro Street in…

The city of Taipei, Taiwan, became the meeting point of hope, service, friendship and global leadership as over 35,000 Rotarians and Rotaractors from across the world came together in a “magical island” gathering for the 117th Rotary International Convention held from June 13 to 17, 2026 with theme, “Build connection in Taipei.” This marked the second time Taipei hosted the event, the first time being in 1994. Taipei was originally selected for the 2021 convention but it was cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic. The annual convention, one of the largest gatherings of volunteer leaders and humanitarian advocates in the world,…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a fresh 21-day ultimatum to the federal government and other employers to address longstanding welfare and professional concerns, warning that continued failure to meet its demands could trigger industrial unrest. The association announced the decision in a communiqué issued after an emergency virtual meeting of its Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC), convened following the expiration of the 21-day window it had earlier granted the federal government at its May 2026 Ordinary General Meeting. NARD said it reviewed reports on engagements with relevant ministries, departments and agencies, assessed the implementation of previous…

The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli, has called on Nigerian families to rethink their extravagant wedding spending. The emir appealed on Sunday during the 20th anniversary of the Crystal Muslim Organisation (CMO) in Abuja, singling out the growing culture of ostentatious spending on aso-ebi fabrics and bridal makeup. Mr Bamalli urged families to channel such funds towards supporting the less privileged in society, the Daily Trust reported. He said: “You will see our people spending millions of Naira for just cosmetics if a girl is getting married, and because we have some crazy parents that spend up to $10,000 for…

Canadian rapper Drake on Sunday won more than $1 million after Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash. The Toronto-born rapper had staked $770,000 (over N1 billion) on Canada to beat South Africa, with the wager carrying a potential payout of $1,001,000. Following Canada’s victory, Drake secured a profit of about $231,000. Ahead of the match, Drake revealed on his instagram handle on Sunday that the bet was inspired by a message from South African DJ Black Coffee. “@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM I had to raise the STAKES,” he wrote while…