"Not one of us want to play this game for third place, but we don't have the choice." 😳
France's Ibrahima Konate on facing England in the World Cup third-place play-off match on Saturday.
"We have to take the next step and play better football" 💪
Thomas Tuchel praises the togetherness within the England squad but admits that expectations need to be changed in future tournaments 🏴
"England made a mistake" 👀
Donald Trump has branded England's semi-final tactics as 'unusual' and wanted to see players such as Harry Kane be more 'offensive' 🏴
Manchester United called Sadio Mané before Liverpool... here's why he turned them down.
"Van Gaal called me. He said, "Mane, how are you? What are you doing? I want you to come to Manchester United."
I said, "Really?" He said, "Yeah."
I said, "Okay, I'm talking to my agent. We'll see what's best."
He told me, "I know you're a good player. You can help the team, and we can help you become an even better player."
Then I asked him:
"You have Depay, Rooney, Di María and Van Persie... where am I going to play?"
Because for me, I wanted to play.
He said: "I know your talent. If you train well and impress, you'll play. But we also have other very good players."
I wasn't convinced by his explanation.
A few days later, Klopp called me.
LASG RELEASES 2026/2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR PUBLIC, PRIVATE SCHOOLS
The Lagos State Government has approved and released the 2026/2027 Harmonised Academic Calendar for all public and private primary and secondary schools in the State.
The announcement was made by the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, following consultations with education stakeholders, which were facilitated by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA).
According to the Commissioner, the calendar was finalised after two stakeholders' meetings where participants reviewed and agreed on key dates for the new academic session.
The approved calendar outlines school resumption dates, mid-term breaks, examination periods and holidays. It is designed to help schools, teachers, parents and students plan effectively throughout the session.
Mr. Alli-Balogun said the unified calendar reflects the state government's commitment to improving the quality of education and ensuring a well-organised academic year. He urged all public and private schools to strictly comply with the approved schedule.
Members of the public are advised to access the full 2026/2027 academic calendar on the official website of the Office of Education Quality Assurance at https://t.co/JCwbaHb3Iw as well as on all official Lagos State Government digital platforms.
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On the NNPCL N210 Trillion
When the issue of the 210trn broke the internet, I commented that its just and addition of multiple entries to obtain a vague figure for media trial.
@BalaWunti appeared before the committee to shed more light on the issue and he has done more than justice to the issue.
Based on the attached interview, here are the facts:
1. No any figure of N210 trillion appears in the NNPC 2023 Audited Financial Statements (AFS).
2. The N210 trillion figure was derived by adding N107 trillion in receivables to N103 trillion in payables.
3. The NNPCL after PIA began operating two accounts, the shareholders’ account and the commercial account with NAPIMS now NUIMS operating the stakeholders and NNPCL HQ operating the commercial account. And being NUIMS a subsidiary, both its inflows and outflows must reflect on NNPC’s main account.
Here is the full engagement:
The Oyo State Executive Council (ExCo) met on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, and made the following resolutions and approvals:
The implementation of a strategic intervention loan for an indigenous cassava factory at Ado-Awaye.
The local factory, which produces cassava flour and other derivatives, will benefit over 25,000 farmers, provide employment, and strengthen Oyo State's position as a leading cassava-producing state.
The total cost of the government's intervention is an interest-free loan of ₦3 billion (Three billion naira).
The sum of ₦2,461,975,000 (Two billion, four hundred and sixty-one million, nine hundred and seventy-five thousand naira) as an additional government equity investment towards the commissioning and commencement of commercial operations of Oyo Sugar and Derivatives Industries Limited.
The State government had previously approved and released the sum of ₦850,000,000 (Eight Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) as an equity investment towards the revitalisation and completion of the sugar processing factory located in Iseyin.
The construction of the 4-kilometre Idi-Igba/Akinmorin Road in Ilora at ₦2,900,715,000 (Two billion, nine hundred million, seven hundred and fifteen thousand naira). The Council based its approval on the socio-economic rejuvenation expected to result from the construction of the road.
An additional ₦26,768,370,000 (Twenty-six billion, seven hundred and sixty-eight million, three hundred and seventy thousand naira) for the upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The approval covers additional works and the revised Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME), including the construction of the 140-metre strip, runway safety area, blast pad, extra pipe covers, and other ancillary works.
The Healthcare Initiative Project, to be financed through a €55 million (Fifty-five million Euros) French loan backed by the Federal Government. The loan will fund the modular construction and equipping of hospitals, including a Cardiac Centre, Emergency and Maternity Centres, Operating Theatres, and Intensive Care Units (ICUs). It will also provide 39 ambulances, 10 dental centres, 200 Primary Healthcare Centres, as well as emergency and maternity facilities at hospitals in Igboora, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Moniya, Kishi, Iseyin, Okeho, and Eruwa.
An initial take-off grant of ₦200,000,000 (Two hundred million naira) to support Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in its pursuit of continental honours, which had been evasive for 27 years.
Salary isn’t wealth, it’s raw material.
In this episode, we explain how income alone doesn’t guarantee financial freedom. Bills rise as earnings rise, and every paycheck has three jobs: cover expenses, build savings, and invest for growth.
True wealth comes from structure, discipline, and smart allocation, not just a bigger salary.
Watch the full video on YouTube @nairametrics.tv
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🇳🇬 The new U17 coaching crew has already begun work behind the scenes as preparations begin for the team’s next assignment.
The rebuilding process is underway, with planning and player assessments expected to shape the next generation of Golden Eaglets.
Cc: Gold Rush Sport
Oyo State Government has approved an initial take-off grant of ₦200,000,000 (Two hundred million naira) to support Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in its pursuit of continental honours, which had been evasive for 27 years.
Credit- @Daveman_
🚨THOUGHTS 💭
You won’t believe what you’re about to watch.
This is Jude Bellingham’s grandfather William Bellingham. He lived and worked in Nigeria during the colonial era as a school teacher.
In this video, he participated in a quiz about the history of Nigeria and got almost every answer correctly.
Interesting 🤔
Pensionsers' FM Podcast Series: We had a 1-on-1 chat with Hon Taiwo Lekan Salami, Executive Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club.
He stated that 3SC will be gunning for the League title in the new season.
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