Bestman Azuonwu

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[Wolf of X @WolfofX]

In 2005, David Beckham opened his football academy in Greenwich, London.

Among the young footballers there that day was an 11 year old boy named Harry Kane.

Standing beside him was Katie Goodland, a girl he had known since their school days in East London.

They posed for a photograph with Beckham.

At the time, it was simply a picture of two children meeting one of England's biggest football stars.

Harry and Katie could never have known what the next two decades would bring.

The childhood friends grew closer, began dating as teenagers, and built a life together.

Harry kept chasing football.

He rose through Tottenham's academy, endured loan spells, fought for his place, and eventually became one of the greatest goalscorers England has ever produced.

In 2018, he captained England at the World Cup and won the Golden Boot.

In 2023, he broke Wayne Rooney's record to become England men's all time leading goalscorer.

And the girl standing beside him in that old photograph stayed beside him through the journey.

Harry proposed to Katie in 2017.

They married in June 2019 and went on to build a family together, becoming parents to four children.

Years after that photograph was taken, Harry even joked that Beckham was probably Katie's childhood crush.

But life had written a different story.

The boy who once stood beside his football hero became England captain.

And the girl standing next to him became his wife.

Sometimes, an ordinary photograph is only ordinary because we haven't seen the future yet

[Instablog9ja @instablog9ja]

Nigerian man shows off the robot he created from scratch and gave it a task to perform

[Sir Kay @Rise_Forge]

🎥 BAKASSI: The Truth They Never Told You? 🇳🇬⚔️

In this rare interview, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to General Sani Abacha, shares his account of what happened behind the scenes during the Bakassi Peninsula crisis.

From intelligence reports to military strategy and political decisions, he offers a firsthand perspective from someone who was at the centre of power during that period.

Watch the video and judge for yourself.

Did Nigeria make the right decisions over Bakassi, or could history have turned out differently? 👇

[Matt Van Swol @mattvanswol]

🚨#BREAKING: A German soccer fan who flew to the USA but was fearful about coming because of news about criminals and people being mean...

...breaks down into TEARS, live on air saying he has FALLEN IN LOVE with America after a random man named "Bob" in Boston gave him a ride home after he was stuck at a game with no way back to his hotel

The German soccer fan's name is Sebastian, he said after meeting Bob, he extended his entire trip.

He said leaving America will hurt worse than watching Germany get knocked out of the World Cup.

"I fall in love with America. I'm sorry, it's just so emotional. Americans are not rude... if we are together, we can achieve great things."

THIS IS THE AMERICA I KNOW!!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Giga Based Dad @GigaBasedDad]

Did you know Argentina is based? 🇦🇷

Argentina is often described as the most European country in Latin America, and that reputation is rooted well founded.

Centuries of European migration, government policy, and economic growth has brought Argentina to what it is today. While Argentina has a small amount of indigenous population, the country's modern demographic makeup was shaped by one of the largest waves of European immigration in the world.

Before European contact, the region was home to numerous Indigenous peoples, including the Guarani, Mapuche, Diaguita, and many others. Spain established permanent settlements during the 16th century, and for nearly 300 years Argentina formed part of the Spanish Empire. The Spanish language, Catholic Christianity, and many legal and cultural institutions introduced during this period continue to influence the country today.

Argentina declared its independence from Spain in 1816, but its population remained relatively small throughout much of the 19th century. Vast stretches of fertile land across the Pampas were sparsely settled, and national leaders believed immigration would help strengthen the economy, expand agriculture, and populate the interior. This goal became official policy in the Constitution of 1853, which explicitly encouraged European immigration.

From roughly 1880 until the outbreak of World War I in 1914, millions of Europeans arrived. Italians formed the largest group, with about 2 million immigrants settling in Argentina. More than 1.5 million Spaniards followed, joined by Germans, French, Swiss, Welsh, Irish, Croatians, Poles, Russians, Austrians, and many other Europeans. Among them were thousands of Volga Germans, whose ancestors had lived in Russia before relocating to South America in search of farmland and greater opportunity.

Several factors made Argentina especially attractive. The country possessed some of the richest agricultural land on Earth, particularly in the Pampas. Expanding railroads, a booming cattle industry, and growing grain exports created enormous demand for labor. By the early 20th century, Argentina ranked among the wealthiest countries in the world by several economic measures, and Buenos Aires had become one of the fastest-growing cities anywhere.

These immigrant communities left a lasting mark on Argentine society. Italian influence is especially visible in the country's cuisine, architecture, surnames, and even the distinctive accent of Argentine Spanish. Spanish traditions remained foundational, while German, Welsh, French, and Central European communities established schools, churches, businesses, and farming colonies that preserved elements of their heritage for generations.

Following World War II, immigration from Europe continued, though at a much lower level. Most newcomers were ordinary families rebuilding their lives after the devastation of the war. A much smaller number of former German officials and collaborators also escaped to Argentina through clandestine "ratlines," but they represented only a tiny fraction of the millions of Europeans who had immigrated over the previous century.

Today, Argentina's identity reflects this remarkable history. It remains a Spanish-speaking South American nation with its cities, architecture, family names, customs, cuisine, and population also bear the unmistakable imprint of the massive European migration that transformed the country between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Argentina's history demonstrates how immigration, economic opportunity, and national policy combined to shape one of the most distinctive societies in the Americas.

Have you traveled to Argentina yet?

[#WorldPresident 🌎 @Zlatan_Ibile]

10 years ago, there was no Zlatan Ibile.
All there was, was an aspiring footballer.
Mapoly students believed in me by ensuring I won this contest!
From then, everything changed from football to music.
I did not have 2 personal songs let alone a hit until 2017 with Baddo.
Thank you to every Mapoly student who stood by me. Thank you Day 1 Zlatanovaz. Can’t believe today makes it exactly 10 years already… And we’re still going strong.
ZTTW! #neverstopneversettle #SOH

[Pulse Nigeria @PulseNigeria247]

South Korean duo Peak & Pitch have gone viral online after sharing their cover of P-Square’s 2008 classic hit, “No One Like U.” 🇰🇷🇳🇬🎶

[Maila Maria Rosa @MailaMariaRosa]

I’m not from America nor am I American, but it is a blessing that the people of America are able to celebrate their 250th anniversary with a President who is able to denounce Communism in such strong terms.

I’m half Cuban and half Italian. Cuba is a country that has lost their entire history to Communism. It is the most pathetic and perverse ideology on the earth.

Italy is part of a globalist European Union that wants to fast-track some of the greatest societies in the history of the earth into a Communist system as well.

For all the things that one can say about America that may be negative, you cannot ever take away the fact that for 250 years they have been the bulwark against Communism globally.

May the next 250 years see them end the ideology globally once and for all.

Happy Independence Day to everyone.

[Chief Suo @OfficialSuo]

So Warri Pikin reached out & said “Sis, I don tire to tell people I’m not the one running the World Cup pidgin commentary,let’s make sure folks know that it’s you.” We did.

A few hours later,a deal, 2 gigs & over 12k followers gained on all my platforms.

@drealwarripikin 🥹🫶🏽🌺

[Rachel @allthedogspleaz]

I don’t care who you are- seeing the President of the United States escorted through North Dakota by the Rough Riders on horseback like Teddy Roosevelt back in 1883 is pretty cool 🇺🇸

[ARISE NEWS @ARISEtv]

RIVERS YOUTH FOUND 18 YEARS AFTER DISAPPEARANCE

Gospel Kinanee, at 14 years old, left home one night and never returned. His family says their search for him took them to police stations, but to no avail.

His brother says the correctional centre where he has now been found was visited twice during the search.

With no formal trial or access to legal representation, the young Ogoni man, who went missing in 2007, was one of 21 inmates released from the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre when the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, flagged off the Rivers State Jail Delivery Exercise.

His family named him Gospel Kinanee, but the correctional centre has him in its records as Baridi Sunday.

Gospel Kinanee's mental health is now the subject of litigation.

[Rudeboy @rudeboypsquare]

Seychelles 🇸🇨 ……. Indian island 🔥🚒🔥
Musically Rude 🎼🎙️

[Defense News Nigeria @DefenseNigeria]

"...we needed an extra plane to bring home all the electronic material that we captured in those (ISWAP) camps. And the haul was three times bigger than any enemy electronics haul since 9/11. "

Interesting... hadn't realized the joint U.S.-Nigerian raid on ISWAP recovered electronic devices on such a scale that an additional plane was needed to fly them back to the U.S. for intelligence exploitation.

Just last month, Nigerian troops in the North-East seized over 400 Starlink satellite internet terminals used by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. This shows the growing technological sophistication of these terrorist groups and their dependence on modern communications.

[Instablog9ja @instablog9ja]

During Obasanjo’s regime, Nigerian manufacturers used to meet with the President in Aso Rock every Saturday — Stella Okoli, Emzor founder, on how Obasanjo engaged manufacturers

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇮🇶 When Ali al-Zaidi became Iraq's new PM in May, many assumed he would simply become another Iranian-influenced caretaker in the country's long cycle of corruption and outside influence.

Instead, Baghdad woke up today to something almost nobody expected; a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown targeting senior officials, political figures, and billions of dollars in alleged fraud.

It's got them so spooked that many politicians are trying to flee the country.

The timing of the crackdown is also significant.

Over recent months, Washington has quietly shifted its approach to Iraq and Syria, emphasizing stability, sovereignty, and regional normalization rather than perpetual military involvement.

Trump has made that repositioning a central feature of his Middle East policy, with Presidential Special Envoy Tom Barrack playing an increasingly visible role in encouraging internal security, reform, investment, and stronger state institutions across the region.

While today's operation is entirely Iraqi, carried out by Iraq's own Counter Terrorism Service without U.S. military involvement, it unfolds against a backdrop of renewed American support for a stronger, more sovereign Iraqi state.

Reports suggest investigations have uncovered up to $50 billion of corruption and fraud, with arrests extending into Parliament, the oil sector, and some of Iraq's most powerful political networks.

If true, it would represent the most dramatic anti-corruption operation since the fall of Saddam Hussein.

With Parliament in recess, lawmakers cannot rely on parliamentary immunity, and that window may prove decisive.

Among those reportedly caught in the investigation are senior officials connected to Iraq's oil sector, where corruption has drained tens of billions from the country's wealth over two decades.

One figure reportedly arrested is Adnan Jamali, General Manager of the North Oil Company, for allegedly issuing fraudulent tenders.

Supporters see it as something Iraq has desperately needed for years: A Prime Minister finally willing to confront the political class.

However, several reported targets are major political rivals, including prominent Sunni figures, which inevitably raises an uncomfortable question:

Is this purely an anti-corruption campaign, or is corruption becoming the vehicle for settling political scores?

Iraq's corruption is undeniable.

For years, experts have estimated that hundreds of billions of dollars have disappeared through fraudulent contracts, insider networks, and stolen public funds since 2003.

Cleaning house is long overdue, but history also offers a warning.

Previous campaigns against political opponents deepened sectarian divisions and ultimately weakened national unity.

If this operation is seen as selective justice rather than equal justice, today's victory could become tomorrow's political crisis.

Yet there is another possibility: Zaidi may be trying to redefine Iraqi leadership.

His government has surprised both regional observers and Washington by pursuing broader engagement, emphasizing Iraqi sovereignty, improving relations with international partners, and signaling a willingness to curb the influence of non-state armed groups.

For a leader many initially dismissed as an Iranian-backed placeholder, that represents a remarkable political transformation.

@USAMBTurkiye / Writer: Ian

[Tuchel @Officially_Kriz]

Stella Okoli, the founder of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, how Obasanjo always engaged all the manufacturers in Nigeria.

During Obasanjo 's regime, all manufacturers in Nigeria used to have a meeting with the president in Aso Rock every Saturday.

The meeting was to discuss about manufacturers' challenges and how to drive the economy forward.

It was during that time he assisted Otedola,Tony Elumelu and Dangote.

That meeting quietly fizzled out and none is being held today.

[Bestman Azuonwu @BestmanAzuonwu]

@Idontgive2u This is what humanity is. Thank you.

[Money Quotes @MoneyQuotesX]

Money respects discipline more than intelligence.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

"Tonight, as we stand on the edge of our 250th year of independence, I am thrilled to declare that AMERICA IS BACK... This is our heritage, this is our history, & this is the destiny of America: to be the greatest, most incredible country to ever grace the Earth." - POTUS

[THE DEBUT HUB @thedebuthub]

🚨 JUST IN

Shakira & Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” debuts at #75 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 🇺🇸

— It becomes Burna Boy’s 9th entry on the chart, the most for an African act. 📈