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Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has praised the Athletics Federation of Nigeria for its commitment to grassroots development, describing the performances on display at the 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos as evidence of a system beginning to bear fruit. Olopade, who spoke with journalists on the sidelines at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Yaba, Lagos, singled out the AFN alongside the Wrestling and Chess federations for responding positively to the NSC’s push for grassroots activation. “We are seeing school children representing us at world and Africa championships and on the verge of having two of…
If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. Prime Day has kicked off, though more than just Amazon is offering deals on several models we’ve tested from brands like Roborock, Dreame, and Shark. Whether you’re looking for a basic robot vacuum that can cut down on the amount of vacuuming you have to do or a high-end model that can wash and dry its own mop pads and climb over room thresholds, there are…
Binance co-founder Yi He has warned against an alleged scammer and impersonator, prompting the crypto derivatives trading platform CoinUp to issue a statement distancing itself from the individual.Binance’s He took to X on Monday to warn against the individual referred to as “Zhu Pan,” whom she said had impersonated her in failed scam attempts, urging users to spread awareness.The comments were made in response to a widely shared Chinese-language X post that alleged CoinUp was linked to the individual, claims CoinUp later disputed.“Zhu Pan is not a member of the CoinUp platform and does not participate in core operational management…
Martha Stewart penned a poignant tribute for her late friend and “mentor” Clive Davis following his death at age 94. “My lovely friend, mentor and neighbor, the indominitable [SIC], indefatigable, amazing, talented, intuitive, Mister Clive Davis passed away today,” Stewart, 84, wrote via Instagram on Monday, June 22. “I will miss him so very, very much. Not only did he provide us with some of the best performers and their music for more than half a century, he was the kindest, most thoughtful and caring human being.” She went on, “Over the years I attended many of his super duper…
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has launched the 2026 Food Aid Project for Nigerians affected by displacement, insecurity, and other humanitarian challenges. The project was launched in Damaturu, Yobe State, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The development marks another phase of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian intervention in Nigeria, particularly in communities grappling with the effects of insurgency, communal conflicts and other emergencies that have disrupted livelihoods and increased food insecurity. The project will distribute 24,302 food baskets, each weighing about 60 kilogrammes…
Dutch brewer Heineken said Tuesday that it had picked Rafael Oliveira, formerly of the coffee giant JDE Peet’s, to take over as chief executive following the January exit of his predecessor. His nomination, subject to shareholder approval, comes as the brewer is facing lower beer sales after six years under CEO Dolf van den Brink, who surprised the company by stepping down after a “mixed performance”. “With Rafa at the helm, we look forward to building on Heineken’s strong foundations and continuing our journey of long-term, balanced growth,” supervisory board chairman Peter Wennink said in a statement. The company said…
Security operatives of the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, in collaboration with the institution’s management, have arrested a 400-level student over alleged attempted forced cult recruitment, assault, and threats to life. The suspect, Adejo Ojonimi, 25, a student of the Department of Economics with matriculation number 23EC1103, was apprehended on June 19, 2026, by the university’s Vigilante Service following a complaint lodged by a spill-over student of the Department of Food Science and Technology. According to the complainant, Ojonimi, who resides in the NTA area behind the campus, allegedly approached him and pressured him to join the Black Axe Confraternity.…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election. The President commended the people of Ekiti State for what he described as their “peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Oyebanji.” In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu also praised security agencies for maintaining law and order during the poll. He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission to continue improving on the conduct of peaceful, free, fair and credible elections ahead of the Osun governorship election…
Lafarge Africa Plc has officially changed its corporate identity and name to HBM Nigeria Plc, marking a new phase in the company’s operations following changes in its shareholder structure. The company said in a statement on Monday the transition reflects its strategic evolution as a building solutions provider and aligns with its new ownership arrangement, while maintaining its operations, workforce, customer relationships and commitment to Nigeria’s infrastructure and economic development. Speaking on the transition, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said the new identity signals a new phase focused on operational efficiency, innovation, sustainability and long-term…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has begun to take shape, with six teams securing qualification for the round of 32 while four teams have been eliminated after the second round of group matches As of Tuesday, June 23 morning, co-hosts Mexico and United States have all booked their places in the knockout stage alongside Germany, Argentina, France and Norway. Mexico became the first team to qualify, topping Group A after victories over South Africa and Korea Republic. The El Tri will face a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32…
