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Couple caught ‘having s£x’ on Ferris wheel in front of stunned festival-goers {VIDEO}
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Couple caught ‘having s£x’ on Ferris wheel in front of stunned festival-goers {VIDEO}

A couple have been caught in an inappropriate position on a Ferris wheel ride in front of thousands of shocked festival-goers. The pair were spotted on the ride at Download Festival in Leicestershire on Saturday night, June 13, as revellers were waiting for Guns 'n' Roses to take to the stage. Footage of the pair was posted on social media. At one point the woman was seen on her knees, while in a second clip the woman appeared to be gyrating her hips back and forth while the man stands behind her. Leicestershire Police have announced they are now on the looking for the couple, who remain at large. One witness stated: “Originally for the first rotation of the wheel people thought he was just standing behind her with his arms around her, looking at the view. “But, as it got lower, somebo...
Senate Rejects Oshiomhole’s Forgery Claims Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
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Senate Rejects Oshiomhole’s Forgery Claims Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension

The Nigerian Senate has dismissed allegations by Senator Adams Oshiomhole that signatures were forged during the process that led to the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.Speaking on the matter, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu described the accusation as false, maintaining that no senator’s signature was forged in connection with the proceedings that resulted in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension.Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, had earlier alleged during an interview on AIT that the names of at least three senators were included in the committee report recommending Natasha’s suspension without their approval. He claimed some lawmakers privately informed him that they neither signed the report nor supported its recommendati...
BREAKING : Roberto Martínez Expected To Step Down As Portugal Manager
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BREAKING : Roberto Martínez Expected To Step Down As Portugal Manager

Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez is reportedly expected to step down from his position following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to reports, the 52-year-old has decided against extending his contract, which expires at the end of July, and is prepared to leave the national team regardless of Portugal’s performance at the tournament being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Martínez, who took charge of Portugal in January 2023, guided the team to UEFA Nations League glory in 2025 after a penalty shootout victory over Spain.The Spaniard is expected to evaluate his next move after the World Cup, with reports suggesting a return to club football in England or another international coaching opportunity could be on the horizon.Before joining Port...
Lagos State Gov Unveils Traffic Diversion Plan Ahead of Iddo Bridge Closure in Ijora axis
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Lagos State Gov Unveils Traffic Diversion Plan Ahead of Iddo Bridge Closure in Ijora axis

The Lagos State Government has announced alternative traffic arrangements ahead of the temporary shutdown of the Iddo Bridge in the Ijora axis of Apapa for ongoing rehabilitation works.In a statement issued on Tuesday, Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the closure is necessary to enable the Federal Ministry of Works install heavy steel beams as part of the bridge reconstruction project.According to the government, the entire bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic during specific periods to ensure the safety of motorists, construction workers and other road users.The bridge will be shut from 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, and again from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026.To ease movement during the cl...
INEC Seeks Court Approval to Deregister ADC, Accord Party, Others
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INEC Seeks Court Approval to Deregister ADC, Accord Party, Others

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to stay the execution of a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.The commission also backed a notice of appeal filed by the affected political parties.Addressing a three-member panel of the appellate court on Tuesday, INEC said it was shocked that Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered the judgment despite an order restraining him from doing so.INEC, through its legal team led by Haliru Mohammed, said it was not notified that the judgment would be delivered.The commission said it only heard about the decision through media reports.INEC stated, “My Lords, w...
From 50k to 7.6 million: Cape Verde goalkeeper’s Instagram explodes after Spain draw
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From 50k to 7.6 million: Cape Verde goalkeeper’s Instagram explodes after Spain draw

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has emerged as one of the biggest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his inspirational display against Spain earned him global recognition and a massive increase in social media followers.The veteran goalkeeper’s Instagram following surged from just over 50,000 before Cape Verde’s opening World Cup match against Spain to more than 7.6 million within 24 hours of the encounter.Vozinha played a pivotal role as World Cup debutants Cape Verde stunned football fans by holding Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta on Monday, securing the nation’s first-ever point at the global tournament.The 40-year-old goalkeeper delivered a series of outstanding saves to keep the European champions at bay, denying several Spanish stars, including teenage sensation L...
NIPOST validates digital postcode model ahead of nationwide rollout
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NIPOST validates digital postcode model ahead of nationwide rollout

NIPOST has moved closer to launching a nationwide digital postcode system after validating a new model that will assign a unique digital address to every addressable building in Nigeria.The validation exercise was unveiled in Abuja as part of efforts to create a technology-driven addressing framework aimed at improving service delivery,   Chief Executive Officer of NIPOST, Tola Odeyemi, said the system would provide a machine-readable address for buildings across the country.According to her, the initiative is designed to assign a unique code to every standing building in Nigeria, placing the country among a small number of African nations pursuing such a detailed postcode identification system. She explained that the validation process is necessary to ensure postcode boun...
DRAMA : Iran’s national team winger’s US visa expires after first World Cup game
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DRAMA : Iran’s national team winger’s US visa expires after first World Cup game

Iran national team winger Mehdi Torabi could miss part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his United States visa expired, creating uncertainty over his availability for upcoming matches.According to Iranian state news agency IRNA, Torabi was issued a single-entry visa for the tournament, unlike most members of the Iranian squad who reportedly received multiple-entry visas. The visa expired after Iran's opening Group G match against New Zealand in Los Angeles, which ended in a 2-2 draw.IRNA reported that following the team's trip to the United States and the completion of the match, Torabi's visa was no longer valid. The Iranian Football Federation has since begun efforts to secure a new visa to allow the winger continue travelling with the national team during the tournament....
Without the United States, there would be no Israel. – Trump says
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Without the United States, there would be no Israel. – Trump says

United States President, Donald Trump has said that without America, there would be no Israel.Trump made this remark on Tuesday, June 16 while addressing reporters at the G7 summit in France. He added that the United States was crucial to Israel’s survival and criticized the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, blaming it for the current Middle East crisis.According to him, the United States has had a very effective relationship with Israel, stating however, that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must be more responsible with respect to Lebanon.“We’ve had a very effective relationship. Without the United States, there would be no Israel. Without me, there would be no Israel, because no other president was willing to do what I did,” he said.He added that Lebanon used to be a gre...
US grants permanent residency to fugitive Ghana former finance minister
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US grants permanent residency to fugitive Ghana former finance minister

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been granted permanent residency in the United States, his lawyer announced on Tuesday, June 16, months after he was arrested by US immigration authorities and declared a fugitive by authorities in Ghana.Ofori-Atta, 66, has been residing in the United States since January 2025, where he travelled to receive medical treatment, including surgery for prostate cancer.His stay in the country came under scrutiny earlier this year when he was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while seeking to extend his stay. At the time, his legal team said the arrest was related to his immigration status and not to the criminal allegations he faces in Ghana.In a statement released Tuesday, his attorney, Justice Kusi-Minkah Pr...
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