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  Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play for Ghana in the World Cup, FIFA said on Friday. “ FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s Team Base Camp in Boston, U.S.A, to Canada for their first match against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June, as his visa application has been refused by the Canadian government,” world football’s governing body said. FIFA said it was “not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas”. “As with previous FIFA events, the host government ultimately determines who receives a visa and is admitted into the country,” it added. It  is believed that Partey will, however, be eligible to play in Ghana’s subsequent Group L games against England and Croatia, which will both take place in the United States. Partey, who plays for Spanish side Villarreal, has pleaded not guilty to seve...

  Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarini Siribajra, has died after spending more than three years in a coma, plunging Thailand into mourning. The 47-year-old royal who was also the former Ambassador of Thailand to Austria, passed away on Thursday evening, according to a statement from the royal household. Her death followed a long medical battle that began in December 2022 when she collapsed while exercising with her dogs. Reports said the princess suffered a severe heart-related condition linked to a mycoplasma infection. The illness left her unconscious despite years of intensive treatment and medical support. News of her collapse had sparked widespread concern across Thailand and beyond. Known for her public service and active lifestyle, Princess Bajrakitiyabha remained a respected figure throughout her illness. The royal household said doctors made every effort to aid her recovery, but her condition continued to decline over time. The palace said in a statement: “The medical team ...

  Veteran Nollywood  actor, Emeka Ike sparked widespread online reactions after appearing at a protest in Abuja on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The demonstration, tagged “Tinubu Must Go,” was led by social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) and other campaigners. In a viral video from the protest, Emeka Ike expressed concern over worsening insecurity in the country. He said fear has taken over major highways. He warned that many Nigerians can no longer travel safely by road. The actor also made an emotional appeal to the government. He urged stronger action against banditry, kidnapping and violent crime across the country. He further lamented that road travel, once a common and preferred option for Nigerians, has now become risky due to repeated attacks. He said: “I love travelling by road, but today I am denied that freedom. So many Nigerians love travelling by road, but we are no longer safe. We are begging the government, p...

54-year-old South African-born American based business magnate, investor, engineer and Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX, Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk on Friday, June 12, 2026, became the first person in history to cross the $1 trillion net worth threshold. Shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX jumped 11 per cent to $150 on their first day of trading Friday after the biggest initial public offering in history, making the polarizing entrepreneur the world’s first trillionaire as he vowed to take humanity to Mars. The blockbuster operation, which raised more than $75 billion, is expected to kick off a series of major IPOs by AI companies in the coming months. The debut on the Nasdaq exchange in New York capped weeks of investor frenzy over the rocket company turned AI and satellite conglomerate. “SpaceX wants to be able to take you to the moon, take you to Mars, and ultimately beyond,” Musk said at a launch event in Starbase, Texas, surrounded by staff. “I’m confident at this point t...

  Nollywood actor, Stan Nze has revealed that more than five phones were stolen at the late Alex Ekubo’s service of songs on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He made the disclosure hours after Nollywood actresses, Bam Bam and Susan Peters raised the alarm over their stolen phones at the event. Reacting to the incident in an Instagram post on Thursday, Stan Nze, who was the MC of the event and a close associate of Alex, disclosed that more than five phones were stolen. Questioning the conscience of Nigerians, he said, “How can you come to a place where people are mourning and steal from them?” He  further claimed that the average Nigerian is wicked and heartless. “Plenty of times, we complain about the government and how Nigeria is not working, the killings and the insurgency, which is very, very true. “B ut I want to address us as a people today. What are our values? I hear people saying that if we get into government, we will do our best, we will change things and policies. To be ho...

  MTN Nigeria has introduced 13 Artificial-Intelligence-driven bots to support its SIM registration process, replacing tasks previously performed by about 200 SIM registration agents, the company said. Chief technology and information officer at MTN Group, Charles Molapisi, told investors at the company’s Capital Market Day that Nigeria is among the most advanced markets within MTN’s AI programme. The company said the technology is part of a broader effort to integrate AI across its operations to improve efficiency and customer experience. MTN said the Nigeria deployment is being extended to other African markets including Ghana, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and Eswatini. The telco also noted that AI and related automation tools are being used across the sector for functions such as network optimisation, fraud detection, predictive maintenance, customer support and business intelligence. Company statements highlighted benefits such as faster processing times, reduced human error...