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Thomas Partey Ruled Out Of Ghana’s World Cup Opener After Canada Denies Visa Over Ongoing Criminal Case

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama after Canada denied him a visa amid criminal proceedings. Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama after the Canadian government denied his visa application, FIFA has confirmed. The 32-year-old midfielder, who is...

Michael Jackson Biopic Becomes Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic In Box Office History

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

Michael Jackson biopic has become the highest-grossing musical biopic ever, earning $911.9 million worldwide and surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody. The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time, surpassing the long-standing record held by Bohemian Rhapsody. According to industry reports, the Lionsgate-produced film has generated $911.9 million at the global box...

US Justice Department Approves Warner Bros $111bn Sale To Paramount

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

US regulators approve Paramount’s Warner Bros acquisition, advancing a landmark media merger despite ongoing competition concerns. The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for a deal that would reshape the global media and entertainment industry. The...

CBN Moves To Bar HoldCos From Influencing Banks’ Lending Decisions

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

CBN proposes rules to ban parent companies from credit approvals and require 51% ownership of banking subsidiaries. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed a sweeping overhaul of the regulatory framework for Financial Holding Companies (HoldCos), including measures to strengthen the operational independence of subsidiaries by prohibiting parent companies...

The Man Behind the Rebuilding of Nigeria’s North-East

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

By Musa Sule Alhaji Mohammed Goni Alkali, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), has become a defining figure in Nigeria’s quest to restore dignity, rebuild infrastructure, and rekindle hope in a region long scarred by insurgency and underdevelopment. His leadership is not only...

Group Lauds House of Reps, Pondi Over Bill to Improve Funding for SSDC

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

*Calls legislation a historic moment for rapid development in the South South The Amalgamated Coalition of Activists in Nigeria and Diaspora (ACAND) has commended the House of Representatives for passing for second reading a bill seeking to strengthen the funding framework of the South South Development Commission (SSDC). The group...

State Police: Group Lauds Speaker Abbas, Reps Over Passage of Historic Security Reform Bill

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

The Parliament Support Network (PSN) has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and members of the 10th House for passing the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, describing the move as a bold step towards addressing Nigeria’s persistent security...

APC primaries: Group commends Tinubu, Yilwatda for insisting on quality candidates

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, have been commended for insisting that only credible and high quality candidates should be presented to Nigerians to elect in the 2027 general elections. This was a fall out of the recently concluded...

David Hockney Dies At 88 After Decades Redefining Modern Art

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2026June 12, 20260

British artist David Hockney, celebrated for his vibrant paintings and innovative creativity, has died aged 88, leaving a legacy. British artist David Hockney, whose colourful depictions of California landscapes and swimming pools helped shape modern art for more than six decades, has died at the age of 88. His publicist,...

Dabiri-Erewa Condemns Treatment Of Nigerians In South Africa, Says ’Their Only Crime Was Their Skin Colour’

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2026June 12, 20260

Chairperson of NiDCOM Abike Dabiri-Erewa denounces alleged discrimination against Nigerians in South Africa as 258 evacuees return home. The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa, describing the experiences of recently evacuated citizens as “terrible, disappointing and painful.” Speaking...