MCDONALD’S LAUNCHES WORLD CUP MEAL AND COLLECTIBLE CUPS AHEAD OF 2026 FIFA TOURNAMENT KICKOFF. (PHOTO).

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McDonald’s launches World Cup meal and collectible cups ahead of 2026 FIFA tournament kickoff McDonald’s is launching limited-time World Cup meals and collectibles ahead of the FIFA tournament kickoff on June 11, as excitement builds for the expanded 48-team competition co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The fast-food chain, returning as an official tournament sponsor, will roll out its World Cup-themed menu nationwide starting June 4. Customers can choose between a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets meal, both served with a special gold-packaged Big Mac Sauce. As part of the promotion, McDonald’s is also releasing collectible cups featuring nine global soccer stars and cultural icons. The lineup includes Christian Pulisic, David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-Min, Lamine Yamal, Alphonso Davies, Santiago Gimenez, and the brand’s mascot Grimace. The company said the campaign is designed to celebrate global fan culture and the shared excitement around ...

OLUBUNMI FAMILONI AWARD NLNG'S $100, 000 LITERATURE PRIZE FIR "THE ROAF DOES NOT END".(PHOTO).


 Olubunmi Familoni Awarded

NLNG's $100,000 Literature Prize for "The Road Does Not End"


Nigerian author Olubunmi Familoni has been awarded the prestigious 2024

NLNG Prize for Literature for his novel The

Road Does Not End. The announcement was made during an award night at Eko Hotel, Lagos, where Familoni secured the coveted $100,000 NLNG Prize for Literature 2024


Emerging victorious from a remarkable 162 entries, The Road Does Not End triumphed over two other finalists: Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmo’s A Father’s Pride and Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike’s Wish Maker. 

The novel tells the poignant story of Rilwan, a young orphan grappling with loss and searching for his identity. Rilwan’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers Fuji music and finds mentorship under his boss, Pepper, adding a rich layer of hope and resilience to his journey.


This year’s competition spotlighted children’s literature, celebrating works that inspire and shape young minds. The advisory board lauded Familoni’s novel for its masterful storytelling, meticulous editing, and impactful themes. They highlighted how The Road Does Not Endaddresses the pressing issue of child labor while exploring themes of resilience and the importance of human connections.


“The book emphasizes the need for continuous self-improvement and the significance of relationships in overcoming adversity,” they noted.


In addition to Familoni’s triumph, the event also recognized the joint winners of the Prize for Science: Olajide Otitoju, Meihong Wang, and Eni Oko.


During the awards ceremony, Philip Mshelbila, CEO of NLNG, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to shaping a better future through intentional actions. “In NLNG, we acknowledge the divine and recognize that while we may not possess ultimate control of the future, our actions can influence the outcomes of tomorrow,” he stated.

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