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United States President, Donald Trump, has said he would consider a defeat to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 “rigged,” comparing it to his claims about the 2020 US presidential election. Trump made the remark while addressing the controversy trailing the US team’s build-up to Monday’s clash in Seattle, at an Oval Office event in Washington to mark the launch of “Trump Accounts,” an investment scheme for children. He said, “This game would have a big mark on it. If we lost, if we won, no matter what happened, you have to let them use their best players.…

Nigeria strengthened its position in the global refined petroleum market in June after exports of aviation fuel to Europe surpassed shipments from the United States. Market data compiled by S&P Global Commodity Insights showed that approximately 466,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel were shipped from Nigeria to Europe during the month, almost double the 232,000 metric tonnes exported in May. The June volume represents the highest monthly shipment to Europe since Nigeria emerged as a net exporter of aviation fuel in 2024 following the commencement of production at the Dangote Refinery. Based on the reported volume, the shipment is estimated…

HBM Nigeria Plc has appointed peacebuilding expert Fatima Akilu and former Attorney-General of Cross River State, Nella Andem-Ewa, as the company’s Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective 1 July. The appointments, disclosed in a regulatory filing signed by the company’s Secretary and Legal Director, Adewunmi Alode, are subject to ratification by shareholders at the company’s next Annual General Meeting. The appointments follow the resignation of Adenike Ogunlesi, an Independent Non-Executive Director, and Elenda Osima-Dokubo, a Non-Executive Director, whose exits took effect on 30 June. HBM Nigeria acknowledged the outgoing directors for their service, describing their contributions as instrumental to the company’s growth…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it exceeded its 2025 revenue target by ₦674 billion, generating more than it realised in the previous year. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Monday while defending the agency’s 2026 budget proposal before the Senate Committee on Customs. Mr Adeniyi said the service initially projected ₦6.584 trillion in revenue for 2025, based on its approved budget, but generated ₦7.277 trillion, representing a 10.24 per cent increase over the target. He, however, noted that the service could have generated more revenue if excise duties on telecommunications services had been collected and import…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsJuly 6, 2026 20:21 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets Arsenal enter Santos pursuit Arsenal have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos this summer. The Brazilian had his breakout campaign with the Blues last term, making 43 appearances in all competitions.However, he averaged only 43 minutes per game and now has his sights set on regular playing time elsewhere.Chelsea have opened the door to selling him for around 50 million pounds and there could be plenty of offers.United made contact with his entourage earlier this summer,…

According to the latest figures, more than 1,400 confirmed cases of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease, including 350 deaths, have been reported in the two countries. More than 90 per cent of infections are concentrated in Ituri province in DRC, a major cross-border trading hub with Uganda – ravaged by years of armed conflict.Calling KampalaOn a Sunday morning in Kampala, Dr Chris Opesen, an anthropologist with the World Health Organization (WHO), receives a call from local authorities shortly after 5.30am.A woman suspected of having Ebola is preparing to return home, and he has been asked to help ensure her reintegration into…

Smart home products aren’t just useful in your kitchen and living room or for guarding your front door. They also pair really well with a home desk, whether you have a dedicated office or a free-for-all space where you keep the family computer.Here are the devices that make the biggest difference on and around my desk, including smart lights, an all-purpose smart speaker and smart displays that can be used in many ways. Read on to find out how you can give your desk a high-tech new life.A smart surge protector to protect all your other devices Meross has extra…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that security remains the cornerstone of every prosperous society, stressing that peace and stability are indispensable to sustainable development. Fubara made the assertion on Sunday at the gala night marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration held in Port Harcourt. The governor, represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Dagogo Wokoma, commended the Nigerian Army for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity and maintaining peace across the country. “As everyone knows, security remains the vital foundation of any prosperous society, and a nation sleeps in…

Morocco’s remarkable campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than sporting success with the North African nation now guaranteed at least $31.5 million in prize money after reaching the tournament’s quarterfinals. The financial reward follows Morocco’s impressive progression through the knockout stage, making the Atlas Lions one of the tournament’s standout performers while significantly boosting earnings for the country’s football federation. The guaranteed payout reflects FIFA’s prize structure for the expanded 2026 World Cup, where financial rewards increase with every stage reached. By advancing to the last eight, Morocco has secured a minimum prize of $31.5 million,…

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body’s decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card ban. Sources told AFP US President Donald Trump had called FIFA’s current chief Gianni Infantino to ask FIFA to review Balogun’s automatic one-game suspension. The 25-year-old is now free to face Belgium in the last 16 of the World Cup later on Monday, with his ban suspended for a year with no explanation given from FIFA for the move. “Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls,” scandal-hit Blatter said on X. “They are overturned…