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A heavily changed United States lost 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that coach Mauricio Pochettino vowed would not derail the World Cup co-hosts’ considerable momentum. Already crowned Group D winners, the US had arrived in Los Angeles seeking to extend a perfect start with a third win, but with more than an eye on next Wednesday’s last-32 meeting against Bosnia-Herzegovina. For Turkey, already eliminated and without even a goal after disastrous losses to Paraguay and Australia, the only objective was to restore some pride. Having gone ahead early and then clawed back an equalizer after…
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested eight suspects over alleged theft, violent assault and drug-related offences in separate operations across the state. The command said the arrests were made by operatives in Bursari, Damaturu and Nguru Local Government Areas as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. Abdulkarim noted that the operations also led to the recovery of stolen items, including a motorcycle and other exhibits. According to the statement, operatives attached to the Garin Alkali Division arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Musa…
Thousands of Nigerians, particularly young people, persons with disabilities, civil society organisations, and democracy advocates, have long argued that citizens should not lose their right to vote simply because a Permanent Voter’s Card is lost, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible. The introduction of the downloadable PVC in the Electoral Act 2026 was, therefore, a significant victory for electoral inclusion and one of the most citizen-centred reforms in Nigeria’s recent electoral history. The Electoral Act, 2026, introduced the concept of a downloadable PVC, which INEC has now incorporated into its Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections 2026. For young voters…
Bayer Leverkusen Sporting Director Simon Rolfes has expressed confidence that Victor Boniface can rediscover his best form ahead of the new season, insisting the Bundesliga club is committed to helping the Nigerian striker return to peak condition, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Boniface enjoyed a sensational debut season after joining Bayer Leverkusen from Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer of 2023. The Nigerian striker scored 21 goals and provided nine assists in 34 appearances, helping Xabi Alonso’s side secure their first Bundesliga title without suffering a defeat. He also claimed four Rookie of the Month awards during the remarkable campaign.…
A student of Ekiti State Government College, formerly known as Unity Secondary School, Ado-Ekiti, Yusuf Quazim, has emerged winner of a statewide academic competition held at the Ekiti State House of Assembly Complex in Ado-Ekiti. Quazim, who represented Ado Constituency I, defeated contestants from the 26 state constituencies to clinch the top prize and emerge as a one-day Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly. Ajayi Tobiloba of Erinmope High School, Erinmope-Ekiti, representing Moba II Constituency, placed second; while Okeke Matthew of Doherty Memorial Grammar School, Ijero-Ekiti, representing Ijero Constituency, finished third. According to a statement by the Global…
Stablecoin infrastructure company StablecoinX has completed its merger with TLGY Acquisition Corp, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, allowing it to begin trading on Nasdaq on Friday.StablecoinX is the first public stablecoin infrastructure company focused on supporting the Ethena ecosystem through decentralized verifier nodes and software infrastructure, and will trade under the symbol “USDE,” according to a statement on Thursday.“We believe Ethena has emerged as one of the most important platforms powering the next generation of digital dollars,” said Edward Chen, CEO and Chairman of StablecoinX. The Nasdaq debut is a big bet that stablecoins are becoming the plumbing of…
The Bear made a surprising decision in its final season when it directly addressed the demand for a Carmy and Sydney romance. During the penultimate episode of the series, which premiered on Thursday, June 25, Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis) visited the restaurant and was looking at the photos in the office of the staff. She specifically pointed out to Pete (Chris Witaske) a photo of Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Carmy (Jeremy Allen White). “Are they dating?” she asked as Pete struggled to reply with, “I don’t think so but there are a lot of … there’s some theories.” Fans have…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says 26 persons have been rescued alive, while eight persons, including a baby girl, have died following the collapse of a three-storey shopping complex in the Alakija area of Lagos. LASEMA disclosed this in an update issued on Thursday, confirming the figures as of 4:20 p.m. The agency added that search and rescue operations were still ongoing, with emergency responders continuing efforts to locate and extricate any additional victims trapped beneath the rubble. The building collapsed earlier on Thursday in Alakija, Ori-Ade Local Council Development Area, prompting the activation of a multi-agency emergency…
The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services to residents as the renovation and upgrade of the Obingwa General Hospital, Mgboko, nears completion. Speaking during a pre-completion inspection of the facility on Thursday, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Uche, said the hospital is one of the general hospitals undergoing extensive renovation across the state and is among those nearing completion. He added that the visit was aimed at assessing the level of work done and ensuring that the project aligns with the vision and directives of Governor Alex Otti. “We came…
Residents of Fatai Irawo Street in the Ajao Estate area of Lagos State have called on the government to rehabilitate their road, describing its condition as hazardous to lives, vehicles, and business activities. This is just as members of the community lauded the government for the ongoing drainage construction in the area. PUNCH Metro gathered during a visit to the area on Thursday that the construction of the drainage was part of efforts to address erosion and flooding challenges affecting the community. While residents welcomed the intervention, they lamented that the project was limited to drainage construction and did not…
