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Love Island USA‘s Zach Georgiou used his remaining time in Casa Amor wisely by having fun with Bryce Dettloff. During the Friday, June 26, episode, Zach got on top of Bryce and mimicked humping him while they were in bed. This came after a past episode where Bryce showed Zach his penis and asked for a “girth check.” Zach brought it up later, saying, “That f**king snake you got down there.” After Bryce asked for Zach’s opinion on his anatomy, his friend called it “long.” “It is nearly my f**king boner, that was. I am not going to lie,” Zach…
On the day he was notified that he was a finalist for the 2019 Thomson Reuters Young Journalist Award, Amos Abba anticipated a flourishing long-term career. Down the line, his investigations into water contamination by a multinational company, illegal activities of loan sharks, and the erroneous Nigerian military airstrikes that killed civilians held power to account and established him as an award-winning journalist at the peak of his profession. But today, he no longer works as a full-time journalist in Nigeria. “I was just exhausted,” Mr Abba said. “If I had depended on my take-home for the month, it was…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has noted its support for resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, warning that the ongoing industrial dispute could escalate into an indefinite strike if the Oyo State government fails to address the doctors’ outstanding welfare and remuneration concerns. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the association expressed “profound concern” over the worsening labour dispute, urging the state government to intervene immediately to prevent a complete breakdown of healthcare services at the tertiary hospital. The association said it had reviewed the communiqué issued after…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has presented award prizes to outstanding winners of the Third Edition of the COAS Literary Competition 2026. This he noted as part of his commitment to fostering education and intellectual development among young Nigerians. Speaking during the award presentation ceremony at the Nigerian Army’s 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, the COAS said the competition, which had participants from Army schools across the country, was part of activities lined up to mark this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration, slated for July 6, 2026. The COAS, who was represented…
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has congratulated six players of Nigerian heritage selected at the 2026 NBA Draft held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, describing the achievement as another historic milestone for Nigerian basketball and further evidence of the country’s growing influence on the global game. NBBF President Ahmadu Musa Kida praised the draftees and highlighted the significance of their accomplishments. “On behalf of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, I congratulate these outstanding young men and their families on this remarkable achievement. Their selection in the NBA Draft is a testament to their dedication, resilience and unwavering commitment to…
After writing around Rob Reiner‘s obvious absence, The Bear‘s series finale found a way to pay tribute to the late actor. The conclusion, which premiered on Thursday, June 25, acknowledged Reiner’s character Albert Schnurr through Ebra (Edwin Lee Gibson). After calling Albert for advice throughout the season, Ebra got in contact with him to share good news. “Albert, we are in business,” Ebra said over the phone. “It’s perfect. I will have all the documents, email it to you immediately. Anything else I can do?” Albert couldn’t be heard on the other end but Ebra replied, “As you wish.” The…
France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match with a commanding performance to secure top spot in the group, while Senegal stunned Iraq 5-0 in the final Group matches of the FIFA World Cup. France wasted no time in taking control as Ousmane Dembele opened the scoring in the seventh minute after a fine pass from Kylian Mbappe. The same combination produced the second goal in the 20th minute, with Mbappe again providing the assist for Dembele to complete his brace. Norway responded a minute later through Thelo Aasgaard, who finished from Andreas Schjelderup’s assist to cut the…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the National Identity Management Commission Act 2026 into law, saying the legislation introduces stricter penalties for identity-related offences and establishes a comprehensive digital identity framework for all Nigerians. The new legislation replaces a nearly 20-year-old framework with a modern, secure and fully digital identity infrastructure. In a statement issued via his verified X account, Tinubu highlighted key provisions of the Act, noting that it would position Nigeria’s identity management system to support the country’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy. “I have today (Friday) signed the NIMC Act 2026 into law. For nearly…
Seven African nations have secured places in the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a strong showing for the continent at the expanded tournament. Out of the 10 teams representing the continent, Morocco, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Cabo Verde, Senegal and Ghana have so far confirmed their places in the knockout stage. Algeria and DR Congo remain in contention ahead of their final group matches on Sunday, June 28. Morocco finished runners-up in Group C after a 4-2 victory over Haiti, setting up a Round of 32 clash against Group F winners the Netherlands…
Actress, Mojisola Adebanjo, has called on the public to see actors as professionals rather than judging them based on the roles they portray on screen. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Adebanjo addressed common misconceptions that often affect the personal lives and relationships of actors, particularly actresses. According to her, many people enter relationships with actresses carrying preconceived notions, such as assumptions that they are flirtatious, disloyal, or constantly seeking attention because of the nature of their work. She said, “Misconceptions are brutal. ‘Actresses are flirty,’ ‘public women can’t be loyal,’ ‘she’s always busy.’ The ‘actresses are like this…
