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The family of Argentina captain Lionel Messi has confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, is receiving medical treatment for a health issue and is showing signs of improvement.In a statement shared with ESPN, the family said the 68-year-old is under medical supervision and “recovering and progressing favorably within his current condition.” They stopped short of disclosing the specific nature of his illness.The family expressed frustration over what it described as widespread misinformation, rumors, and speculation about Jorge Messi’s condition, criticizing the lack of sensitivity shown by some media outlets and individuals.“Given the versions, rumors, and speculation that have circulated in…

Nigeria’s 36 state governors have thrown their weight behind the immediate establishment of state police but are insisting on robust constitutional safeguards to protect subnational autonomy and ensure effective implementation.The governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), expressed strong support for state policing amid the country’s worsening security challenges. However, they raised significant concerns over key aspects of the proposed framework currently before the National Assembly.According to sources at the NGF meeting held in Abuja, which extended into Thursday morning, the governors want policing moved from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List. This shift…

Israeli officials are engaged in ongoing negotiations with the United States over the future of its military presence in southern Lebanon, even as international pressure mounts for restraint following a fresh interim ceasefire agreement.The deal, signed on Wednesday, seeks to pause hostilities tied to the broader regional conflict involving Iran. It calls for an end to fighting on multiple fronts, including Lebanon, while emphasizing respect for Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity. Despite the agreement, Israel has firmly rejected demands for a complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Israeli forces entered the area in March in response to cross-border rocket fire from…

Zimbabwe’s National Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial constitutional amendment that would extend presidential terms from five to seven years, a move that could enable President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030.Lawmakers voted 216 in favour of the legislation, comfortably exceeding the two-thirds majority of 187 votes required. The bill now advances to the Senate, where the ruling ZANU-PF party holds strong control and is expected to approve it. The proposed change would add two years to Mnangagwa’s current second term, which is scheduled to end in 2028. The 83-year-old leader, who came to power after the 2017…

Moscow came under its most intense Ukrainian assault since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, with nearly 200 drones targeting the Russian capital and surrounding areas, triggering fires, explosions, and widespread disruption.According to Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov, 17 people were wounded in the attack. Russia’s Defence Ministry reported intercepting and destroying almost 1,000 Ukrainian drones and four cruise missiles across the country in the past 24 hours. An oil depot in Russia’s southern Rostov region was also struck, killing one person.Fires broke out at the Kapotnya oil refinery in southeast Moscow, the third such incident at the facility in…

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Uche Secondus, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of weaponising the judiciary to weaken opposition parties and foist a one-party system on Nigeria.Secondus issued the strong warning in reaction to a recent Federal High Court decision by Justice Peter Lifu, which deregistered several political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ruling came midway into the political cycle, after the affected parties had already conducted their primary elections and fielded candidates for the upcoming polls.In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, Secondus described the development as a “dangerous assault”…

Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed a major commercial representation agreement with CAA Sports, broadening his presence beyond boxing and aligning him with one of the world’s leading sports agencies.The partnership, forged in collaboration with Joshua’s 258 Group, will focus on expanding the British-Nigerian fighter’s endorsement portfolio, speaking opportunities, and broader business ventures.As part of the deal, 258 Group Managing Director Freddie Cunningham has been named Head of Client Strategy for CAA Sports’ Talent Group. Based in London, Cunningham will directly oversee Joshua’s commercial activities, including endorsements, public engagements, and publishing while continuing his role at 258 Group…

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) have dismantled a sophisticated camouflaged storage site used for crude oil theft in the Ugbokodo Creek area of Delta State. The breakthrough came during Operation Delta Sentinel, following credible intelligence on suspected illegal activities in the area. Naval teams, supported by aerial surveillance and drone imagery, conducted a thorough search of the creek region. Initially, the location appeared inconspicuous. However, closer analysis of drone footage revealed a large, freshly dug reservoir deliberately hidden beneath layers of leaves, planks, wood, and dense vegetation. Further exploitation of the site led to the recovery…

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is poised to lose legal access to the European Union market next month after its application for a key regulatory license under the bloc’s new MiCA framework was reportedly rejected.Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that Greece’s Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) is expected to turn down the application, which was submitted through the Greek regulator. Under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules, crypto firms must obtain authorization from at least one EU member state by the end of June 2026 to continue serving clients across the entire 27-nation bloc. The license functions…

Erling Haaland announced his arrival on the biggest stage with a ruthless double on his FIFA World Cup debut, firing Norway to a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in their Group I opener on Tuesday.Returning to the tournament for the first time in 28 years, the Scandinavians wasted little time in making their presence felt. The Manchester City superstar, who terrorised European qualifying with a staggering 16 goals in just eight matches, delivered exactly as billed despite admitting to debutant nerves.After a measured start, Haaland broke the deadlock in the 29th minute, ghosting away from his markers to stab home…