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[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

The award for the most stylish World Cup arrival goes to DR Congo 😎🇨🇩

[Ogun State Police Command @OgunPoliceNG]

PRESS RELEASE

OGUN POLICE DEMOBILISE STOLEN COMPANY 28-SEATER TOYOTA COASTER BUS, FOIL CROSS-BORDER SMUGGLING PLOT, ARREST COMPANY DRIVER AND HIS GUARANTOR

Operatives attached to Idiroko Division of the Ogun State Police Command, led by CSP Adejuwon Ariyo, the Divisional Police Officer, have foiled a cross-border vehicle trafficking attempt and arrested two suspects, Seun Lawal ‘M’, aged 46 years, and Ademola Oriyomi ‘M’, aged 38 years, over a conspiracy involving a company driver and his guarantor to smuggle a 28-seater Toyota Coaster bus, earlier declared stolen from Lagos, into the Benin Republic for illegal disposal.

The operation was based on credible intelligence received at about 11:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026, indicating that the suspects had positioned the said vehicle at Babaloke area of Idiroko and were preparing to move it across the international border under false pretence.

Acting swiftly on the information, CSP Adejuwon Ariyo mobilised and led a surveillance team to the location, where operatives intercepted the suspects in the course of executing the cross-border movement. In a decisive tactical response, the operatives demobilised the vehicle by shooting one of its tyres, effectively immobilising it and preventing its escape across the border.

The prompt intervention led to the arrest of the two suspects and the recovery of the stolen 28-seater Toyota Coaster bus at the scene.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Seun Lawal, a driver, conspired with Ademola Oriyomi, his guarantor, to steal and sell the vehicle in the Benin Republic. The suspects admitted that the proceeds were intended to facilitate their relocation after the illegal transaction.

The suspects are currently in custody while investigation continues to uncover possible links to broader cross-border vehicle theft syndicates.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commends the professionalism, vigilance, and tactical precision of CSP Adejuwon Ariyo and the operatives of Idiroko Division, whose intelligence-led response ensured the interception, demobilisation, and recovery of the stolen vehicle.

The CP reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to proactive policing, strengthened border security operations, and sustained efforts aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of action within Ogun State and its border corridors.

Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements to security agencies.

For emergencies and credible information, residents are advised to contact the Ogun State Police Command through: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111
Emergency Lines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, 0708 497 2994

DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
OGUN STATE COMMAND
ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE

13TH JUNE, 2026

[M A B E R U O R A Y E @Leye_CMLE]

@B_Fernandes8 @FIFAWorldCup @selecaoportugal Light it up Capitano

[DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA @DHQNigeria]

PRESS RELEASE

DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS MOURNS THE PASSING OF RETIRED MAJOR GENERAL RABE ABUBAKAR, REAFFIRMS RESOLVE TO ERADICATE TERRORISM

The Defence Headquarters regrets to announce the passing of Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retired), who tragically lost his life in captivity following his abduction.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) convey its deepest sympathies to the Abubakar family, his colleagues and all Nigerians. Maj Gen Abubakar served the nation with distinction and held many appointments including spokesperson of various military formations as well as spokesman for the AFN as Director Defence Information. He made immense contributions to counter-insurgency operations, professional development of the AFN and numerous other commendable and outstanding impacts. His commitment to duty and to the unity of Nigeria remains a shining example for all personnel of the AFN.

The Defence Headquarters withheld public comment on his abduction in deference to ongoing rescue efforts by the AFN and sister security agencies. Every operational resource was deployed in the hope of securing his safe return.

This sad loss further strengthens the resolve of the AFN. We will remain resolute in the discharge of our constitutional mandate to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria and to protect all citizens.

In response to series of unfortunate abductions across Nigeria including that of Maj Gen Abubakar, ongoing operations have since been further intensified to bring perpetrators to justice and to dismantle all terrorist networks threatening our nation.

We assure Nigerians that the Armed Forces will not relent until peace and security are restored and those responsible for terrorists activities across the nation are held to account.

SAMAILA UBA
Major General
Director Defence Information
13 June 2026

[Yaya Touré @YayaToure]

Proud to be appointed Head Coach of @SKSlovan 💙

I’m looking forward to working with the players, staff and leadership as we begin this new chapter together.

To the fans - we are together in our mission and you will be central in our success.

Let’s get to work! 💫

[𝕾𝖎𝖗 𝕮𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘 @eagleseyeinc]

i know you don’t know why things peak at night; why sicknesses get worse at night, why people mostly die at night, you get more hungry at midnight, depression hits more at midnight etc

i’ll explain the science behind that now so pay attention and walk with me

your body runs on an internal clock called the circadian rhythm, a 24 hr biological system controlled by the brain that regulates body temperature, hormones, hunger, mood, immunity and alertness. at night, the body shifts into recovery mode. cortisol, a hormone that helps reduce inflammation and pain, drops to its lowest levels, which is why pain, fever, coughing and asthma symptoms feel worse after dark.

the illness itself may not be getting worse but your body’s ability to suppress discomfort is reduced.

this is also one reason serious medical events and deaths are more common at night as heart rate, blood pressure and overall alertness naturally decline while the body focuses on maintenance and repair.

nighttime also changes the way we think and feel. hunger tends to increase because leptin (the fullness hormone) falls while ghrelin (the hunger hormone) rises making cravings stronger. then mentally, the absence of noise, work and social interaction leaves the mind alone with its thoughts. serotonin and dopamine levels are lower, melatonin rises and the brain becomes more reflective, emotional and vulnerable. this is why anxiety, loneliness, overthinking, painful memories and even heartbreak often feel more intense at night. with fewer external distractions, the brain amplifies internal sensations, making pain feel louder, thoughts feel heavier and emotions feel deeper.

it’s why many doctors and psychologists advise against making major life decisions late at night, when the brain is more emotionally biased and naturally more pessimistic. learn something. 👍

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Kola Oweyo, a legendary thespian and scholar of African drama.

His iconic role as King Lapite in the timeless "Saworoide" immortalised his immense talent and teachings.

A great void has been left in Theatre Arts.

He will be sorely missed by lovers of African stories worldwide.

I join his family and fans in mourning this exceptional dramatist and teacher of social conscience. May his soul rest in peace. -AA

[M A B E R U O R A Y E @Leye_CMLE]

@favour75245 @YSopeyin Well, the last time I visited the ICEN centre at Ogba, I was not impressed… Can’t say for now

[UNCLE DEJI™️ @DejiAdesogan]

OGUN SECURITY

The Ogun State Government has increased security around educational institutions across the state to ensure the safety of students and staff.

—Governor @DapoAbiodunCON

[England @England]

Together: ready for a big summer 💪

Styled by @marksandspencer. Shot on Google Pixel.

[Kingsley Moghalu OON @MoghaluKingsley]

So proud of my beloved son @TMoghalu as he graduated today from his 4-year medical residency program in Anesthesiology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center @UPMC ! A long, tough journey: @UPMC is one of America’s top medical schools, and Tobenna was admitted to his graduating class of 20 students from 2,000 applicants, of which 200 applicants were interviewed - top 1% of applicants. We are so proud of you Tobenna, and so grateful to God for your achievement. 12 long years of study to get here: 4-year first degree in neuroscience, 4-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree (medicine is a graduate degree in the United States), and 4 years of residency training for Anesthesia specialization. “T-Doc”, you’ve earned your stripes, man!

[James Ducker @TelegraphDucker]

Well done to that airline official who wouldn’t let Folarin Balogun’s mum fly back to England while pregnant with her future #USMNT star son.

His US citizenship came by accident but he got the co-hosts off to a flyer here in Los Angeles

https://t.co/ZYa2EH99Li

[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

OPERATION FASSAN YAMMA:TROOPS NEUTRALIZE TERRORISTS, RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AND RECOVER ARMS IN ZAMFARA STATE OPERATIONS

Troops of sector 2 operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralized terrorists, rescued 3 kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of arms and logistics In ongoing efforts to rid Zamfara State of banditry and terrorist activities. The operational successes were recorded across Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State

On 12 June 2026, during a fighting patrol by troops covering Birnin Saba, Yanbuki and Sabon Garin Daudawa in Zurmi Local Government Area, troops made contact with a group of terrorists in Yanbuki District. In the ensuing firefight, the gallant troops neutralized one terrorist and recovered rifles, 4 magazines loaded with ammunition, 2 motorcycles, 7 mobile phones and 2 MP3 players as well as one woodland camouflage trouser and an inner vest

As the patrol advanced to Sabon Garin Daudawa, the terrorists, sensing the superior firepower of the advancing troops, abandoned their camp and fled prior to the troops' arrival. The troops subsequently cleared and completely destroyed the terrorists enclave.

In a separate operation, troops conducting a routine patrol successfully ambushed terrorists along the Shinkafi - Moriki axis. During the encounter, one terrorist was neutralized while troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, 5 magazines, one Baofeng communication radio, 2 motorcycles and assorted charms.

It worthy of note that the troops successfully rescued three kidnapped victims during the operations. The rescued individuals are currently receiving necessary care and efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their respective families.

The Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains resolute in its commitment to restoring peace and security in Zamfara State by extension the North-West region. Members of the public are enjoined to continue supporting the troops by providing timely and credible information to security agencies.

OLANIYI OSOBA
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations
8 Division Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA
13 June 2026

[Faithfulness Okom @AttorneyF_]

How a religion reasons is a huge theological confession in and of itself.

Christian reasoning from its foundations is meticulous, internally consistent, and built on shared text.

When the writer of Hebrews wants to argue for the divinity and priestly rank of Christ to wavering Jewish believers, he does not merely assert. He builds. He says: Remember Melchizedek? No genealogy, no traceable ancestry. Yet Abraham paid him tithes.

In Hebrew culture, the lesser pays the greater. You have already agreed, without knowing you agreed, that there was a figure who outranked your patriarch.

Then he drops Psalm 110: "The Lord has sworn... you are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek." If Melchizedek is greater than Abraham, and the Messiah belongs to Melchizedek’s rank, the Messiah does not share a category with the prophets. He sits above the one your fathers bowed to. That is an argument with no exit. You have to dismantle the text or accept the conclusion.

Now contrast that with this example or series of examples you Muslims always point to. Anytime you want to justify bowing five times a day facing a specific geographic location, you drag in Biblical prophets completely at random.

You see Jesus, in a moment of agonizing trepidation in Matthew 26, fall on his face to pray, and you instantly leap to: “Therefore he prayed like a Muslim.”

Do you think through the logic of this? In 2 Samuel, King David "danced before the Lord with all his might." By your exact methodology, should we start a new religion centered around dancing hysterically before God?

God is a Father. Sometimes his children approach him with dancing; sometimes, scared and broken, we lie flat; sometimes we sit. There is no chain of textual consequence in your argument.

There is only a posture and a verdict. It looks like logic until you actually look inside it.

But since you opened the New Testament, for Jesus let us actually look at how Jesus handles prayer. He completely shifts the frame from the external to the internal. He tells his disciples: Go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is unseen. He tells the Samaritan woman that a time is coming when worship will not be tied to a mountain or to Jerusalem, because “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”

He does not mention any geographic requirement or rigid ritual performance. It is an intimate, genuine encounter with a personal God.

And if you want to use Jesus's prayers to define him, you cannot stop at the garden. Look at John 17:5. Jesus prays: "Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began."

Find me the prophet who prayed that.

Abraham never did. Moses never did. No mere prophet in history ever walked into prayer and claimed pre-creational, shared glory with the Almighty.

The posture of submission in Matthew 26 doesn't undermine Christian theology; it requires it. It proves the Incarnation, the eternal Son genuinely entering human dependence and feeling the weight of human fear. You stopped reading at the physical posture, missed the entire theological foundation, and as usual you think this is a good refutation.

[Making of Champions @MakingOfChamps]

Naija Boys 🇳🇬

What a great outing from two of Nigeria's great sprinters.

** Kayinsola Ajayi 9️⃣7️⃣2️⃣s (+2.2)
** Samuel Ogazi 4️⃣3️⃣.3️⃣8️⃣s

They are the fastest in the world this year in their events 👏 👏

[M A B E R U O R A Y E @Leye_CMLE]

@ChimdiIbeawuchi @orjikuramo @FmardNg

[AgricQueen @ChimdiIbeawuchi]

In 2012, when I started farming in Kuje Area Council-Abuja, cashew trees were everywhere. Many local landowners planted them as economic trees—not necessarily for commercial production, but because they increased the perceived value of their land.

By 2013, the cashew industry had become a thriving rural economy. During harvest season, heavy-duty trucks lined up at Tipper Garage Junction in Kuje, buying cashew kernels for Nuts processing.
Farmers earned and the entire communities benefited from the value chain.

The boom continued through 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Then greed quietly replaced sustainability.

Instead of allowing the fruits to mature naturally, many people began harvesting prematurely to extract kernels early. The result was predictable: immature kernels flooded the market, quality dropped, and buyers began rejecting consignments.

By 2018, something even more alarming happened. Many of the cashew trees simply refused to fruit. In 2019 and 2020, some produced while others remained barren. By 2021, large numbers of trees appeared diseased and failed to fruit.
Today, the trucks are gone. The once-thriving cashew economy has largely disappeared. The trees remain, but many no longer produce.

What is most disturbing is that nobody seems to know why.

Nigeria has numerous institutions with mandates that should cover issues like this:
• Seed Council of Nigeria
• Forestry Departments and Agencies
• Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
• Research Institutes and Extension Services

Yet there appears to be little or no publicly available data explaining what happened to the Kuje cashew ecosystem.

A nation that does not invest in research is condemned to repeat its mistakes. We spend billions discussing agriculture, but when an entire economic ecosystem collapses, nobody can explain the cause, measure the impact, or propose a recovery strategy.

Agriculture is not sustained by speeches and conferences. It is sustained by data, research, and institutional memory.

Until we take research seriously, we will continue harvesting from nature without understanding the consequences—and acting surprised when nature stops giving back.

[Sky Sports Football @SkyFootball]

"Very, very proud" ✨

Aaron Wan-Bissaka's father speaks about what it means to him to see his son representing DR Congo at the World Cup 🇨🇩

[Olufemi Adebimpe @femiadebimpe]

One of the fascinating stories about Baba ws that he transitioned from being a Non Academic staff to academic in Obafemi Awolowo University by getting admission to study Dramatic Arts- and, I think, his son was even a year ahead of him.

He became a lecturer & rose to the very pinnacle of his academic career.

Those who have never seen him on stage didn't see the best of him. Cameras did not do him enough justice.

He played Kabiyesi in Soyinka's DEATH & THE KING'S HORSEMAN at a command performance in Oduduwa hall & someone missed his lines. He didn't even skip the expression on his face to recover to get the dialogue back in.

A worthy Ife Alumnus, a consummate thespian & a man of culture.

E Sun re o, Baba.