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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage reaches its climax, the highly anticipated Group K showdown between Portugal and Colombia has been confirmed as the most sought-after match of the opening phase, with staggering ticket demand underscoring its global appeal. According to TNT Sports and The Athletic, the blockbuster fixture scheduled for Saturday evening at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, drew over five million ticket requests within the first 24 hours of availability. TNT Sports highlighted the scale of demand in its coverage on Saturday, stating that Portugal versus Colombia is “reportedly the most in-demand group…

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing fresh signs of short-term holder capitulation after roughly 50,000 BTC moved to exchanges at a loss over the past day. At the same time, the market capitalization of short-term holders fell to $237.7 billion, its lowest level since October 2024. The rise in loss-driven selling comes as tighter monetary conditions and weakening institutional demand continue to weigh on Bitcoin, as analysts underlined a “deeply unfavorable” environment for BTC. Short-term Bitcoin holders show renewed stressCryptoQuant analyst Amr Taha said Bitcoin’s short-term holder (STH) market capitalization fell to $237.7 billion on June 26, its lowest level since Oct. 2, 2024,…

Just like Us, Noah Kahan doesn’t quite understand how Taylor Swift can do it all. “Yo, Taylor Swift must be in such good shape,” Kahan, 29, quipped during his Friday, June 26, concert in Philadelphia, per social media footage. “Holy f***, this is not easy. It’s not even a particularly hot day, I’m just not doing well.” He added, “If you’re new to this [fandom], I’m always this sweaty.” Kahan recently kicked off his Great Divide Tour, nearly two years after Swift, 26, wrapped her history-making Eras Tour. Swift traversed countries and continents from 2023 to 2024, singing her entire…

Nura Idris, a herder from Kaduna State, has been released from the facility of the State Security Service (SSS) two years after he was arrested and detained for an alleged link to the Boko Haram terror group. Mr Idris was released following what the SSS described as a thorough review of his case. He was subsequently compensated with N3 million to cater for his immediate needs, according to a statement shared with this newspaper by the service spokesperson, Dozie Favour, on Saturday. The statement noted that the SSS investigation panel found no basis for the charges against Mr Idris, prompting…

The Edo State Police Command has rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Ogbido Community, Iyahmo, in Edo North. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the victims were abducted while working on their farms. She said a distress call prompted operatives from the Iyahmo Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, to launch a rescue operation alongside local vigilantes and hunters. According to the statement, the rescue team encountered the kidnappers in the surrounding forest, leading to a gun battle. “During the operation, the rescue team encountered the kidnappers, leading to a fierce gun duel.…

The Borno State Police Command has intercepted 55 sacks containing 60ml bottles of an illicit substance popularly known as “Gumm” enroute international borders. The Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday said the consignment were intercepted on 26th of June by operatives of the Command’s X-Squad along Baga Road- Bypass, Maiduguri. The statement said, “In its sustained efforts to combat the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs and other prohibited substances, the Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, has recorded another significant breakthrough with…

South American soccer star Héctor Bello’s wife, Andrea Bello, died amid the recent catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela. “You’ll always be our favorite heroine, Mommy. I’ll make sure to remind our baby girl how wonderful you were and how much you loved her,” Héctor, 28, wrote via Instagram on Friday, June 26. “I’ll tell her the story of how you saved her, my love — how you gave your own life for our daughter, how you were a brave woman who never abandoned her, even as you breathed your last.” Venezuela was hit by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, June 24.…

A senior magistrate court in Minna has sentenced four men to a combined 95 years in correctional custody for the gang-rape of a 13-year-old girl in Kontagora, an incident that left the minor pregnant. The convicts, Salisu Baura, Lawali Sha’ibu, Haruna Sa’idu, and Bello (surname not provided), all of Kontagora town in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State, were convicted on charges of joint act and unlawful sexual intercourse with a child. Delivering judgement on Thursday, Senior Magistrate Christy Barau described the crime as “animalistic, inhuman, and heartless,” noting the rising incidence of rape cases, particularly against minors, across…

A Nationwide League One (NLO) promotional playoff match between Yewa Football Academy and FC Ebedei ended in controversy on Saturday after FC Ebedei players walked off the pitch following a serious injury to Yewa goalkeeper Olalere Ridwan. The match, played at the Akure Township Stadium, was goalless when play was disrupted by a collision involving the Yewa goalkeeper, who reportedly lost consciousness and required urgent medical attention. According to the official match commissioner’s report, the incident occurred late in the first half. The report noted that the injured goalkeeper’s condition was considered serious and required immediate medical intervention. The match…

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, comprising chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, on Saturday presented 60 patrol vehicles to security agencies in the state. The presentation was made at the Osun State Command Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force in Osogbo by the association’s chairman, Samuel Idowu. Idowu, who recalled the previous donation of 30 patrol vehicles to conventional security agencies in the state, said the initiative was a demonstration of the association’s commitment to the safety, security, and well-being of the people. “Just few weeks ago, we were here to…