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The UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership is an investment in Nigeria’s broader national development, contends JACOB ONOKPASA    At a time when Nigeria continues to confront one of the most complex security environments in its history, strategic partnerships have become not just desirable but indispensable. Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, piracy, cybercrime, transnational organised crime and the proliferation of small arms are no longer isolated domestic concerns. They are interconnected threats that transcend national boundaries and demand coordinated international responses. It is against this backdrop that the two-day Fourth Session of the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, held in…

Taylor says Coalition ‘breached trust’ during Covid pandemic and must rebuild itJosh ButlerAngus Taylor claims Coalition governments, including one in which he was a senior minister, “lost trust” with the electorate through the Covid pandemic, saying they “allowed big government to become accepted”.The opposition leader also says he’d never “attack” One Nation voters, claiming his focus is on fighting Labor.Taylor was on 2GB this morning, saying the voting public was “angry” about politics and the economy, including standards of living and taxes. He admitted the Liberal Party had to rebuild trust among voters, but that while the Coalition’s vote was…

Co-hosts Canada became the first team to book a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday. Stephen Eustaquio struck deep into stoppage time to send Canada into the last 16, breaking South African hearts in a tense Round of 32 clash at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Read Also: African teams rewrite World Cup history with record nine in last 32 With both sides making their first-ever appearance beyond the World Cup group stage, the contest looked destined for extra time before Eustaquio produced the…

Suno has ambitions to be more than just a toy to churn out AI slop, it also wants to be a streaming destination and to break new artists. Spark is their new incubator program for independent artists that provides grants, mentorship, and marketing support.To apply, artists need to be an unsigned singer, songwriter, or producer releasing music under their own name. They also need to agree to some terms and conditions that have raised some eyebrows over on the Suno subreddit. For one, you need to agree to make your songs available on Suno for remixing. That’s not necessarily super…

Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time as Canada win first knockout match in a World Cup.Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026Canada beat South Africa 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time strike by Stephen ⁠Eustaquio from distance to reach the FIFA World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.Eustaquio received the ball on the edge of the ⁠South Africa penalty area and hammered it past diving goalkeeper Ronwen Williams in a thrilling conclusion to the first knockout-round match of the tournament on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listSouth Africa, who had seemed ⁠content to play for…

According to my Instagram feed, I am not doing enough. Not spending enough, not saying enough, not taking enough care. I feel more sure of this than anything. And it’s bringing out an irrationality I’m not proud of: one afternoon, in between screengrabs of masked men snatching civilians from their homes, videos of wellness influencers evangelising “anti-trauma” hip stretches, and carousels of political action items disguised as catchy memes, I am served a targeted ad for a “Don’t Talk to Me About AI or I’ll Kill Myself” crochet pattern; and even though I have never crocheted anything in my life,…

Forget the tactical drawing boards and the clinical European analysis. The ongoing 2026 World Cup has officially turned into a vibrant, high-octane African festival. If the first few weeks of football have revealed anything, it is that Africa is driving the pulse of this tournament. Here is how the continent is stealing the show across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 1. The Players Are Balling (With Ultimate Motherly Backing!) On the pitch, African players are pulling off masterclasses, but the real magic is happening in the narrative. Take Cape Verde’s legendary goalkeeper Vozinha. He isn’t just making jaw-dropping, gravity-defying…

The B-52s’ appearance at Retro C Trop Music Festival in Tilloloy, France was canceled on Saturday, mere minutes before a violent storm hit the area, destroying some of the band’s gear in its wake. “We are so sorry to everyone who came out to Chateau de Tilloloy yesterday. The storm made it impossible to continue, and the safety of our fans and everyone on site had to come first,” the B-52s posted on Facebook. “A huge thank you to our touring crew for their work and care in keeping everyone as safe as possible throughout an incredibly dangerous situation. We…

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 22,870 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil during an intelligence-led operation in Rivers State under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship, SOROH in the Orashi Forest area of Okolomade Community, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in an operational report issued on Sunday in Abuja. Folorunsho said the operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of illegally refined petroleum products through creek channels bordering Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Folorunsho…

Wale Igbintade A Nigerian lawyer based in the United States, Mrs. Nnedimma Onyegbula, has asked the High Court of Lagos State to dissolve her decades-long marriage, accusing her husband, Sonny Onyegbula, of years of domestic violence, emotional abuse, infidelity, financial manipulation and intimidation. In a reply filed in the ongoing divorce proceedings, Mrs. Onyegbula also claimed she was the family’s primary breadwinner throughout the marriage. Mr. Onyegbula has denied all the allegations. The allegations are contained in the Petitioner’s Reply to the Respondent’s Answer in Suit No. LD/26404WD/2026, in which Mrs. Onyegbula urged the High Court of Lagos State to…