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 ...

PDP ACTING CHAIRMAN DAMAGUM DENIES APC COLLUSION ALLEGATIONS, DEFENDS TIES WITH FCT MINISTER WIKE. (PHOTO).


 PDP Acting Chairman Damagum Denies APC Collusion Allegations, Defends Ties with FCT Minister Wike


The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has dismissed allegations of incompetence and collusion with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), while defending his relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.


In an interview with BBC Hausa, Damagum addressed mounting criticism within the PDP, rejecting claims that he is an APC puppet and reaffirming his loyalty to the PDP. “May God be the judge between me and whoever slandered me, and may God judge us if I am working for the APC,” he stated, specifically denying allegations of a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in England. He underscored his commitment to the PDP, noting his membership since 1999 and his record of never defecting.


Damagum also tackled criticism over his ties with Wike, a key APC figure, acknowledging their association but denying any misconduct. “For all those who accuse me of having links with the Minister of FCT, I know him or have had links with him, and many of them have had links with him. My only fault here is that I did not allow them to do what they wanted with him,” he explained.


Expressing disappointment over recent defections from the PDP to the APC, Damagum described the exits as a loss but refuted claims of mistreatment of defectors. He also addressed internal divisions within the PDP, admitting that disagreements are natural in any political party but insisting that the PDP remains united.

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