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Africa could be on the verge of its greatest-ever collective performance at a FIFA World Cup, with up to five nations still in contention to reach the knockout stage of the expanded 2026 tournament. With the group phase entering its decisive final stretch, the continent has already produced some of the competition’s most compelling stories, and there is growing belief that African football could surpass its previous benchmark for teams advancing beyond the first round. The current record was set at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when Algeria, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire all progressed from their groups. Twelve years…

The Lagos State Police Command has begun an investigation into the delivery of a suspicious parcel containing live ammunition to the Managing Director of FirstBank, Oluwasegun Alebiosu. Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing at the command headquarters, saying detectives had commenced investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to the police commissioner, the matter was reported on May 7, 2026, after Alebiosu discovered two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition concealed in a package delivered to him. Tijani said the parcel was initially received by the bank executive’s security…

The Oyo State Police Command says it has arrested three suspected armed robbers allegedly involved in a vehicle-snatching syndicate operating within Ibadan and its environs, following an intelligence-led operation by its operatives. The command disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, saying the suspects were apprehended after police received credible intelligence on June 20 regarding the activities of a group specialising in the theft of exotic vehicles from unsuspecting members of the public. According to the statement, intelligence reports indicated that members of the syndicate were planning to converge around the Olorunsogo area of…

The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday took a swipe at his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, describing him as a “hypocrite” and promising to henceforth expose what he called the rot in his administration. Ortom stated this in an interactive session with journalists at his residence located at Judges Quarters along Gboko Road in Makurdi, the state capital. The former governor was reacting to the report of a probe panel, which accused his administration of being unable to account for N139.8 billion during his eight-year tenure. Ortom said, “As from today, I am going to be…

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr Emomotimi Agama, has called for enhanced collaboration among African markets to ensure stronger interconnection within the continent and the development of new products. He spoke on Monday in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the SEC Nigeria and the Capital Markets Authority of Rwanda. According to the MoU, “Each party shall, within its respective mandate and applicable laws, cooperate with the other party in areas including but not limited to: investor education and capital market development; exchange of information on regulatory and market developments; capacity building, training,…

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, will remain in charge of Nigeria’s senior national team and also handle the U-23 team after both parties reached an agreement on a new contract, PUNCH Online reports. Dikko disclosed this on Tuesday following a meeting between officials of the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation in Abuja, where plans for the future of the national teams were discussed. Chelle’s initial two-year contract is due to expire at the end of 2026, and negotiations over an improved deal have been ongoing…

Socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has expressed willingness to undergo a DNA test to settle the lingering paternity dispute involving a Kenyan woman, Hellen Ati. Chiefpriest made the declaration in a series of comments shared on a media house’s Instagram page on Monday after a viral video of Ati pleading for help was discussed on a national television programme. In the emotional video, Ati said she was exhausted from raising the boy alone, revealing that the child was ill and that she had spent all her money on treatment. She urged the businessman to take…

Meta launched a stand accessory that lets you display the company’s smart glasses on your desk or nightstand while they’re being recharged. The new Charging Stand is listed at $59 on Meta’s website — $30 less than the charging case for Meta’s non-Ray-Ban glasses — and resembles a metal tube with a groove you can slot the glasses into while charging.The Meta Charging Stand isn’t compatible with Meta Ray-Ban Display or Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses models, but several models are supported — including the Wayfarer, Skylar, and Headliner Ray-Ban models, and Meta’s new, more affordable smart glasses lineup. Delivery estimates…

Chainlink has joined a working group with European and South Korean banking organizations to explore the use of stablecoins for foreign exchange (FX) settlement, underscoring how blockchain technology is increasingly being tested to modernize legacy financial infrastructure.On Tuesday, Chainlink announced Project Pangea alongside South Korean digital asset infrastructure company FairSquareLab, the Unified Korea Alliance (UniKA) — a consortium that includes more than a dozen Korean commercial banks — and Qivalis, a euro stablecoin consortium backed by 37 European banks.Project Pangea aims to bring together financial institutions across Europe and South Korea to evaluate direct, atomic swaps of euro- and South…

Emma Watson made a rare public appearance in London on Monday, June 22, stepping out to support Prince William’s United for Wildlife charity. The Harry Potter actress, 36, took part in a panel discussion with William, 44, and actor Benedict Cumberbatch at the event. Watson wore a black top and flowing white skirt for the occasion. The Prince of Wales hosted Monday’s business forum, which took place during London Climate Action Week, to unite business leaders around the world on how to better tackle the illegal wildlife trade and environmental crime. Related: See Emma Watson’s Super Stylish Red Carpet Fashion…