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The New York Knicks completed a dominant 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night, defeating them 130-93 in Game 4 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. According to NBCNEWS, the Knicks, entered the series as the No. 3 seed, overwhelmed the fourth-seeded Cavaliers with relentless defence, balanced scoring and clutch performances. Fans on X.com have reacted after the official NBA announcement confirming the Knicks’ return to the Finals. One user, #trialrunthrough, captured the dominance “11 straight, back-to-back sweeps, and a Finals trip after 27 years. That’s not…

South African singer Tyla Seethal emerged as one of the standout winners at the 52nd American Music Awards, securing two trophies at the ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old artist took home Best Afrobeats Artist, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema, as well as Ghanaian-American singer MOLIY in the fan-voted category. She also claimed Social Song of the Year for her 2025 hit “CHANEL,” making her the only African artist to win on the night. The 52nd American Music Awards ceremony took place on Monday and was hosted by Queen Latifah.…

Seun, a sister to the deceased broadcaster and entertainer, Gbenga Adeboye, tells BABATUNDE TUGBOBO about her brother’s life and death, career and other issues You are a singer and radio broadcaster. How did your career start? All my siblings have the talent of composing songs and singing. We were all choristers in the church. However, my career started with me helping my brother (Gbenga) but I did not have any interest in entertainment at the time. It was when I paid a visit to my parents in Ode Omu, Osun State, that my father wrote a letter and asked me…

Every year on May 25, Africans across the continent and in the diaspora celebrate Africa Day, a moment to reflect on our shared history, our struggles for liberation, and our collective aspirations for prosperity and dignity. But Africa Day 2026 must become more than a symbolic celebration. It must serve as a wake-up call for deeper African unity, stronger climate adaptation efforts, and accelerated investment in clean energy for the survival and development of our people. Africa stands at a critical crossroads. The continent contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it suffers some of the harshest impacts…

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The Oyo State Police Command has said its operatives, in collaboration with local hunters and other security agencies, neutralised three suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted victim during a security operation in Otu, located in the Oke-Ogun axis of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka. According to the statement, the operation followed a distress call received on May 25, 2026, from local hunters who reportedly came under gunfire attack from suspected kidnappers while on a hunting expedition in Otu. The police said no casualties were recorded among the…

Fuel prices may drop in the coming days if oil prices continue to plunge following ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran. This came as oil prices fell from $111 last week to $97 on Monday morning. The PUNCH had earlier predicted that a major drop in oil prices might be imminent if the United States and Iran reached an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. As of Sunday, Brent crude hovered between $103 and $105 amid positive signals that the warring nations were ready to end the months-long conflict. As predicted, prices dropped sharply to…

What looked like a settled succession plan in Kwara APC unraveled within 24 hours. Despite widespread backing for Ambassador Yahaya Seriki-Gambari, the party’s governorship primary delivered a surprise outcome: Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu emerged victorious, triggering a fresh debate over zoning, elite influence and the future of the ruling party ahead of 2027. DARE AKOGUN reports For much of the week leading to the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Kwara State, the political narrative appeared settled. The momentum was firmly behind Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki-Gambari. Eight aspirants had withdrawn from the race and publicly endorsed him. Party insiders spoke…

Disputes over the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State have triggered a wave of defections from the party, with two serving senators, Shehu Buba (Bauchi South) and Samaila Dahuwa (Bauchi North), crossing over to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). Mr Buba withdrew from the APC governorship primary in protest over alleged lack of internal democracy and violations of both the party’s and the country’s constitution, while Mr Dahuwa resigned after losing his return ticket in the senatorial primary. The Bauchi APC governorship primary produced former Governor Mohammed Abubakar as the candidate for the 2027 election. Buba grabs…

Basketball icon Michael Jordan led a star-studded list of tributes as Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a trophy-laden decade in charge. Guardiola, 55, announced last week that he would step down as City manager, bringing an end to a remarkable 10-year spell that delivered 20 trophies and transformed the club into one of Europe’s dominant forces. Around 19,000 supporters gathered at Co-op Live for a farewell celebration packed with surprise appearances, emotional speeches and video tributes. Jordan appeared on the arena’s big screen with a special message for Guardiola. As reported by BBC Sport on…