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Iran made World Cup history on Saturday by naming the oldest starting line-up ever seen at the tournament, but the experienced side still had enough quality to earn a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Belgium in California. The Iranian team started the match with an average age of more than 32 years, setting a new World Cup record. Despite their age, they matched Belgium throughout the contest and came close to securing all three points. Iran thought they had taken the lead in the first half through striker Mehdi Taremi. Captain Ehsan Hajisafi cleverly rolled a free-kick around the Belgian wall…

By Wale Akinselure The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said educating the girl-child remains the most effective strategy for tackling intergenerational poverty and several of the country’s socio-economic challenges. Sanusi stated this in his keynote address at the maiden convocation of Miva Open University, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos on Saturday. A total of 1,212 students, comprising 970 postgraduates and 242 undergraduates, made up the Class of 2026. The event also featured the investiture of Dr Tunji Olowolafe as the first Pro-Chancellor of the university. Speaking, the Kano Emir…

Nigeria recorded a substantial increase in tax collections during the first five months of 2026 as the Federal Government’s ongoing fiscal restructuring efforts delivered stronger-than-expected revenue performance. Data released by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) showed that total tax receipts reached ₦15.8 trillion between January and May 2026, representing a significant improvement over the amount generated during the same period a year earlier. The strong performance highlights the impact of recent policy measures introduced to strengthen public finances, expand the tax base and improve revenue administration across the economy. Government authorities have intensified efforts to reduce dependence on debt financing…

Oscar Amaechina is the president of Afri-mission and Evangelical Network, a missionary group in the north. In this interview, he speaks on the challenges of insecurity in the country and the drivers. He also discusses solutions to stem the tide and what his organisation is doing to contribute to national development. Excerpts: PREMIUM TIMES: Afri-Mission and Evangelism Network recently rented apartments for 72 internally displaced families in the FCT and environs. What is the idea behind this initiative? Oscar: This initiative was born out of an inspiration from the Holy Spirit to go the extra mile in alleviating the challenges…

By Steve Oko The Abia State Government has banned commercial motorcycle operations in the metropolitan areas of Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia, citing security and public safety concerns. The ban, approved by Governor Alex Otti, will take effect from Monday, June 22, 2026, and is one of the most extensive transport regulations introduced by the administration. Announcing the decision, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, said the measure forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen security, improve traffic management and create a more organised urban transportation system. According to him, all commercial motorcycle operators are required to vacate the…

HALLE, GERMANY – JUNE 21: Frances Tiafoe of the United States celebrates winning the final match during day nine of the Terra Wortmann Open 2026 at OWL-Arena on June 21, 2026 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas F. Starke/Getty Images) Frances Tiafoe captured the biggest title of his career after defeating fellow American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Halle Open final. The victory made Tiafoe the first American man to win the tournament and ended a run of seven consecutive defeats to Fritz. Before Sunday’s final, Tiafoe had not beaten his countryman since 2016. It was a remarkable week…

The development comes in the wake of the agreement between the United States and Iran, announced on Sunday, after more than three months of fighting and wider war across the Middle East and the Gulf region. A UN force, UNIFIL, has been deployed for nearly 50 years in southern Lebanon, where hostilities escalated between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants in March. Drop in violations Mr. Dujarric said the Mission recorded 38 violations of Lebanese airspace by Israeli forces on Monday, down from 83 the previous day. The number of trajectories of projectiles also dropped markedly during this period, from 705 to 174. Of these, 169 were attributed to Israeli…

A new Galaxy Watch Ultra is on the way, and the early signs point to one of the biggest upgrades the Ultra line has seen. Samsung has refreshed its own health app, and Qualcomm has detailed a new chip built for the next Galaxy Watch. Regulatory filings add to the picture too, even though Samsung has stayed quiet about the name. This guide separates what is confirmed from the leak, so you know what to trust. It covers the expected launch date, pricing, key features and upgrades, and how the device compares with the current Galaxy Watch Ultra. Has Samsung…

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The Federal High Court in Abuja is to hear a suit challenging the emergence of former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections. The case, filed by an aspirant, Yakubu Kingsley, will come up for hearing for the first time on Monday. The matter filed on 10 June is before Judge Mohammed Umar. Hearing notices for Monday’s proceedings had been served on parties to the suit. Mr Kingsley, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1234/2026 and filed by his lawyer, D.A. Sulyman, sued PRP, Mr Duke and…