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Ivory Coast Striker Elye Wahi Receives Canadian Visa After Initial Denial

19Jun

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Ivory Coast Striker Elye Wahi Receives Canadian Visa After Initial Denial

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been granted permission to enter Canada after an earlier visa issue threatened to prevent him from joining his team for their World Cup fixture against Germany.The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed that the 23-year-old striker’s travel situation had been resolved after the necessary approvals were obtained.Earlier, the federation announced that Wahi would be unable to travel, but later issued an update confirming that his entry clearance had been secured.Wahi featured in Ivory Coast’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Philadelphia and is expected to be available for the team’s upcoming match against Germany in Toronto.The striker is also under investigation in France over alleged betting-related concerns linked to a yellow card incident...

APC Never Promised Nigerians Miracles, Akpabio Says

19Jun

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APC Never Promised Nigerians Miracles, Akpabio Says

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration did not promise Nigerians instant solutions, but rather a structured and deliberate approach to national development.Akpabio made the statement during the commissioning of a seven-kilometre road and bridge project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where he said President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda was focused on delivering long-term progress.According to him, the government promised “structural, calculated and deliberate progress” aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians beyond economic figures.His comments come amid public concerns over rising living costs and the impact of recent government policies, including the removal of fuel subsidy.The Senate President ...

Benue Panel Discovers ₦139.8bn Allegedly Missing From Public Funds.

19Jun

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Benue Panel Discovers ₦139.8bn Allegedly Missing From Public Funds.

A commission of inquiry set up by the Benue State Government to investigate the state’s income and expenditure between 2015 and 2023 has uncovered N139.8 billion in unaccounted public funds.The Chairman of the Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, Justice Jubril Idrisu (retd), disclosed this on Friday, June 19, 2026 while presenting the commission’s report to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Government House, Makurdi.Idrisu said the commission’s findings showed that the state generated more than N826.5 billion in revenue during the period under review, while expenditure stood at about N683.4 billion.According to him, the records revealed an unaccounted balance of approximately N139.8 billion, which the commission recommended should be recovered from persons fou...

EFCC Set to Probe Deji Adeyanju, VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Terror Financing Claims

19Jun

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EFCC Set to Probe Deji Adeyanju, VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Terror Financing Claims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to investigate human rights activist Deji Adeyanju and social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over allegations bordering on terrorism financing and questionable funding sources.The investigation follows a petition submitted by lawyer Blessing Agbomhere, who urged the anti-graft agency to examine how both individuals receive and utilise funds for their advocacy activities, media engagements, protests, and legal actions.The petition, dated June 17, 2026, requested the EFCC to verify the sources of their funding, assess compliance with financial regulations, and review possible links to illegal fundraising, money laundering, or tax-related violations.Agbomhere also called for scrutiny...

Actor Eric André appears in underwear during ‘Little Brother’ movie premiere.

19Jun

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Actor Eric André appears in underwear during ‘Little Brother’ movie premiere.

Comedian and actor Eric André turned heads at the premiere of his new Netflix comedy Little Brother after staging a bizarre red carpet stunt that left him standing in his underwear outside New York City's Paris Theatre.André initially arrived at the event dressed in a suit, but moments after stepping out of his vehicle, the car drove away with the outfit, leaving the comedian wearing only a pair of briefs in front of photographers and guests. The stunt is in keeping with André’s reputation for unconventional comedy and attention-grabbing public appearances, as he promoted his latest film.The actor stars alongside John Cena in Little Brother, a comedy that follows a successful real estate agent whose life is thrown into chaos when his eccentric younger brother unexpectedly re-enters...

South African Woman Jailed 130 Years in Sierra Leone for Cocaine Trafficking.

19Jun

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South African Woman Jailed 130 Years in Sierra Leone for Cocaine Trafficking.

The High Court of Sierra Leone presided by Justice Andrew S.C. Johnson, has sentenced a 37-year-old South African woman, Asandra Denise, to 130 years’ imprisonment for offences relating to the unlawful possession, transportation, and importation of cocaine.The convict, a resident of Nenvonds in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, was arraigned before the High Court on a five-count indictment, including Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Drugs, Dealing in Prohibited Drugs, Collecting Prohibited Drugs, Importing Prohibited Drugs, and Transporting Prohibited Drugs. The charges were brought pursuant to Sections 8(a) and 7(b) and (c) of the National Drugs Control Act, 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008). The charges were brought pursuant to Sections 8(a) and 7(b) and (c) of th...

FIFA Bans England Fan’s Flag From World Cup Matches

19Jun

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FIFA Bans England Fan’s Flag From World Cup Matches

A group of England supporters attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been told they cannot display their flag inside stadiums because it features the silhouette of a submarine, with FIFA classifying the image as military-related.The supporters, who are from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, had submitted their St George’s Cross for approval ahead of England’s upcoming Group L match against Ghana. The flag features the name and crest of Barrow AFC alongside a submarine silhouette, reflecting the town’s long-standing association with submarine and shipbuilding industries.However, FIFA rejected the application, stating that the design violated tournament regulations prohibiting imagery linked to weapons or military equipment.“The application was rejected because the item includes imager...

‘Repentant’ Bandits Kill District Head’s Grandson, Abduct Nine Others in Kaduna Attacks

19Jun

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‘Repentant’ Bandits Kill District Head’s Grandson, Abduct Nine Others in Kaduna Attacks

Suspected “repentant” bandits have reportedly killed a commercial driver and abducted nine other people in separate attacks along the Kaduna–Birnin Gwari highway and parts of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The slain driver, identified as Mallam Ibrahim Adamu, was said to be the grandson of a District Head in the Birnin Gwari Emirate. A family source confirmed that Ibrahim was killed during an attack at Kwanan Giginya along the Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road.According to reports, armed attackers opened fire on his commercial vehicle, killing him instantly before abducting about five passengers who were travelling with him.In another incident, four farmers were reportedly kidnapped while working on their farms in the Kurgi area of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area....

FUOYE SUG President Faces Fresh Controversy Over Alleged Leaked Video {VIDEO}

19Jun

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FUOYE SUG President Faces Fresh Controversy Over Alleged Leaked Video {VIDEO}

The President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), James Iyanuoluwa Adio, has become the subject of public attention following reports of an alleged private video circulating online.The development emerged shortly after Adio was suspended by the university management alongside two other senior student officials over allegations bordering on the unauthorised collection of funds from students.Reports claim that the alleged video was recorded by a female student, though details surrounding the incident remain unclear and no official confirmation has been released by relevant authorities.The controversy comes days after FUOYE announced Adio’s suspension over allegations involving a ₦1,000 levy reportedly collected from 100-level stude...

Police Confirm Iniedu as New Force PRO, Replacing Placid

19Jun

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Police Confirm Iniedu as New Force PRO, Replacing Placid

IGP Disu Appoints Anietie Iniedu As New Nigeria Police Force PROInspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has appointed CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, replacing DCP Anthony Placid, who assumed the role in March 2026.The appointment was confirmed in a statement by the outgoing spokesperson, who described Iniedu as an experienced officer with strong background in public communication, intelligence management, operational policing, and administration.Iniedu, from Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo and has undergone professional training in strategic communication, crime management, investigative interviewing, and human rights-base...