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Paramount Pictures‘ upcoming “Call of Duty” movie from writer Taylor Sheridan will be based on the Xbox-owned first-person shooter franchise’s “Modern Warfare” games. Plot details about the movie have been kept under wraps since it was first announced in September 2025. But during a “Call of Duty in Culture Panel” promoting the October release of “Modern Warfare 4,” which took place at Fanatics Fest in NYC Saturday, “Call of Duty” movie director and co-writer Peter Berg took the stage to reveal to fans that the film will be set in the “Modern Warfare” universe. Since the original game’s release in…

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has continued his policy of compensating residents whose properties are affected by government infrastructure projects, with another round of payments made to communities impacted by ongoing road construction. At a cheque presentation ceremony held in Basawa, Sabon Gari Local Government Area, on Friday, Governor Sani reaffirmed that his administration places the welfare and dignity of citizens at the heart of its development agenda. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, AbdulKadir Mu’azu Meyere, the governor presented compensation cheques to residents whose properties fall within the right-of-way for the Hunkuyi–Unguwan Rimi–Basawa Road project, which connects…

By Peter Duru, Makurdi A 25-year-old woman, identified as Erdoo Ugede, has been arrested for allegedly killing the two-month-old son of her husband’s alleged mistress in Ankyoov, Ikyogbaji Council Ward of Gwer East Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. A source in the community disclosed that the tragic incident occurred after the suspect reportedly invited the child’s mother and her baby to live with her in her matrimonial home, despite knowing that the child was fathered by her husband. According to him, the suspect, who reportedly has no child of her own, had insisted that the woman and her…

Topline“The Odyssey” is off to a significantly hot start, according to multiple reports, and is projected to bring in $257 million in the U.S. and overseas for what would be director Christopher Nolan’s best global opening ever.Christopher Nolan attends Universal Pictures THE ODYSSEY Premiere on July 11, 2026 in Mumbai, India. Photo by Aalok Soni/Getty Images for Universal PicturesKey Facts“The Odyssey” is on track for $257.8 million globally, which would top opening weekend box office performances from “The Dark Knight Rises” ($198M) and “Oppenheimer” ($180M), according to Deadline.The movie based on Homer’s Greek epic generated $51 million in the U.S.…

The biggest game in soccer is set for Sunday, when Argentina and Spain will meet in the World Cup final, held just outside of New York City. There’s just one problem. Wildfire smoke now threatens the match—and FIFA, the sport’s governing body, doesn’t appear to have any plan in place to protect the health of players or fans.Wildfire smoke blowing from Canada has blanketed large swaths of the Midwest and East Coast in recent days, impacting more than a dozen states, with some of the worst-hit cities facing air quality in ranges considered hazardous. New Yorkers are among those who…

Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology department has triggered an angry backlash from MPs, Whitehall officials and tech experts.The incoming prime minister has asked officials to draw up plans to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology as part of a wider Whitehall shake-up.The plans have not yet been signed off, but they are causing significant disquiet among experts inside and outside government.The backlash comes amid concerns in the Labour party about some of Burnham’s early decisions, including the likely appointment of Shabana Mahmood as chancellor.Matt Clifford, an adviser on AI to the outgoing prime minister, Keir…

The fires are also reigniting existing tensions between the North American neighbours. US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada over what he called the country’s “willful negligence” in stopping the wildfire threat. “The United States is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air,” Trump said, adding he would call Prime Minister Mark Carney over the country not engaging “in basic Forest Management”. The threat followed complaints by US lawmakers over the wildfires. This week, four Republican lawmakers from Michigan state, which borders Ontario, wrote an open letter to Carney criticising Canada and…

ESPN staffJul 18, 2026, 09:31 AM ETMultiple AuthorsEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe third round of the 154th Open Championship is underway.Lucas Herbert started Saturday in the lead after tying the record-low score for a round at a major with 62, alongside Sam Burns. Bryson DeChambeau was just one stroke behind Herbert, but a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie knocked him three shots back.Herbert and Jackson Suber are in the final group and tee off at 10:50 ET.Who will be on top heading into Sunday? Here are the best moments from Saturday at The Open.Full leaderboard

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has named global icon Rihanna as his dream international collaborator. He made the remark during a live stream interview on Twitch with the host @Theboyfromojo. “Rihanna is my dream collab, but she’s not into music again. She makes billions from her makeup business now,” the singer said. Davido acknowledged his admiration for Rihana, noting that a collaboration between them would make “dope music”. The “I Know Who I Be” crooner however expressed uncertainty about the collaboration happening anytime soon. According to him, Rihanna is highly focused on her massively successful Fenty beauty and fashion businesses rather…

Light Nwobodo United Nigeria Airlines has announced a new partnership between its loyalty programme, Unity Rewards and Boulevard Hotels, giving members access to exclusive hospitality benefits and enhanced travel experiences. Under the partnership, Unity Rewards members who stay at any Boulevard Hotels property will enjoy a 25 per cent discount on room rates, inclusive of breakfast, early check-in from 6:00a.m. and late check-out until 5:00p.m., compared to the standard 12:00p.m. check-out time. Members will also receive a complimentary turn-down service during their stay. The collaboration expands the Unity Rewards lifestyle network to 12 hotel partners, alongside fitness centres and other…