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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday his country’s World Cup team had been “screwed” and called for an appeal after star striker Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia. Washington’s top diplomat tackled the sporting controversy a day after Balogun was given a red card in the 2-0 US win. Balogun is now set to miss his side’s last-16 showdown with Belgium. “It was great. They got screwed with that red card,” Rubio told reporters during a brief appearance in the White House briefing room when asked how the co-hosts were doing in the tournament. “There needs to…

Italian Serie A club Como 1907 have added Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo to their list of possible signings as they prepare for their first UEFA Champions League campaign under head coach Cesc Fabregas, Soccernet.ng reports. According to Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the 28-year-old Super Eagles-eligible centre-back is one of the defenders being considered to strengthen Como’s defence this summer. While Tosin is not Fabregas’ first-choice target, the former Fulham defender is seen as a realistic option because Chelsea are willing to listen to offers. No official bid has been made yet, but Como are closely monitoring the situation. The…

The Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that it has intensified efforts to strengthen the security of Human Immunodeficiency Virus treatment commodities by procuring additional antiretroviral drugs. The government said the move was to ensure uninterrupted access to life-saving medications for people living with HIV. Addressing journalists in Lagos on Thursday, the Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Aids Control Agency, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, said the ARV procurement was to ensure patients continue to receive their medications without interruption after funding cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration in January 2025. She said the first consignment of ARV will arrive in…

The Nigeria Customs Service has said it generated ₦3.35 trillion in revenue between January and May 2026, while intensifying trade facilitation, anti-smuggling, anti-money laundering and wildlife protection operations across the country. The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this on Thursday during a joint security briefing in Abuja. He was represented by Chief Superintendent of Customs Titus Omojali. According to him, the Service processed 698,817 Single Goods Declarations and issued 112,202 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports within the five-month period, describing the achievement as a reflection of its commitment to efficient cargo clearance and…

Super Eagles midfielder, Tochukwu Nnadi, will remain at Olympique de Marseille despite ongoing transfer speculation, with the Nigerian expected to be part of the club’s squad heading into pre-season, Soccernet.ng exclusively reports. The 23-year-old, who only recently joined the Ligue 1 side on a long-term deal, is not currently in line for any summer departure as Marseille continues to shape their squad under new coach, Bruno Génésio. Tochukwu Nnadi. Copyright: xLAHALLExPIERREx IMAGO Marseille transfer plan: Why Tochukwu Nnadi is not leaving this summer Sources told Soccernet.ng that Marseille have no plans to sanction either a permanent transfer or a loan…

Digital payments can play a critical role in improving tax administration, revenue collection and public service delivery, eTranzact Plc has said. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of eTranzact, Niyi Toluwalope, stated this at the Nigeria Employers’ Summit 2026, organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the company on Thursday. Toluwalope, represented by the Executive Director and Group Head, Public Sector Division, Mr Abubakar Achimugu, said digital payments had evolved beyond facilitating financial transactions to becoming an essential driver of economic growth and accountability. The statement read, “He said digital payments…

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will depart for China tonight to participate in the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament as preparations intensify for the upcoming WAFU B U-17 Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. The five-time FIFA U17 World Cup winners are among four nations invited for the tournament scheduled to be held in Yinchuan from July 5 to July 11, with hosts China, Australia, and Tanzania also set to compete. The competition, hosted by the Chinese Football Association in collaboration with the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Administration of Sport and the Yinchuan Municipal People’s Government, will take place at the Yinchuan Sports Centre…

Best dressed fashion highlights featuring Chloe Bailey, Doechii, and Kelly Rowland at the 2026 BET Awards. The women put beauty in black on Sunday, 28 June 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and the 2026 BET Awards red carpet was the better for it. Between the bold silhouettes, the glamour, and a few looks that are going to live in the fashion conversation for a while, it was one of those nights where the carpet itself felt like an event. It was Olandria Carthen who set the tone early, arriving in a custom canary yellow Theophilio halter gown…

By Samuel Omotere President Bola Tinubu has highlighted what he described as major milestones recorded by his administration in Nigeria’s health sector, saying ongoing reforms are expanding access to healthcare, strengthening the workforce and improving health outcomes across the country. Tinubu, in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, said every Nigerian deserves access to quality healthcare regardless of where they live or their income level. He said that since assuming office, his administration, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, had embarked on one of the most ambitious healthcare reforms in decades. “Every Nigerian deserves access…

The Benue State Government has dismantled illegal roadblocks and unauthorised checkpoints along the Vandeikiya-Konshisha road. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security and Internal Affairs, Joseph Har, stated this while speaking with journalists in Makurdi on Thursday. According to Har, the operation was carried out during his inspection tour of Konahisha, adding that both residents and commuters were happy as a result of the exercise. He said, “Findings from the route were alarming: more than 20 roadblocks had been mounted, yet only three, which were operated by the Nigeria Police and the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards, were legitimate.…