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SERENA WILLIAMS FALLS TO 20-YEAR-OLD MAYA JOINT IN WIMBLEDON RETURN AFTER NEARLY FOUR-YEAR SINGLES ABSENCE. (PHOTO).

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 Serena Williams falls to 20-year-old Maya Joint in Wimbledon return after nearly four-year singles absence Serena Williams showed flashes of the power and precision that defined her Hall of Fame career in her return to professional singles tennis Tuesday, but ultimately fell short in a three-set opening-round loss at Wimbledon. The 44-year-old Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, was defeated 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 by 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in a match that lasted 2 hours and 22 minutes on Centre Court. It marked Williams’ first singles appearance in nearly four years, since the 2022 U.S. Open. Williams still produced trademark moments, including powerful serves and heavy groundstrokes that once carried her to seven Wimbledon singles titles. But Joint, ranked 87th, absorbed the pace and proved steadier on the biggest points, repeatedly finding angles that pushed Williams out of position. “I don’t know what just happened, to be honest,” Joint said afterward. “I didn’t get ...
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CHINA'S HENGLI SEEKS WEST AFRICAN, MIDDLE EASTERN OIL AFTER SANCTIONS, SOURCES SAY. (PHOTO).

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 China's Hengli seeks West African, Middle Eastern oil after sanctions, sources say China's Hengli ​Petrochemical, sanctioned by the U.S. for allegedly purchasing Iranian oil, has bought at least 2 million barrels of ‌West African crude and is seeking further mainstream supply, several trade sources said, as the refiner looks to get off the U.S. blacklist. Hengli, which was penalised by Washington in April and has denied buying Iranian oil, is looking to source entirely non-sanctioned oil, six of the people said, Reuters reported. Privately owned Hengli, which ​operates a 400,000 barrels-per-day refinery in the northeastern city of Dalian, has recently inquired about buying cargoes of West African ​and non-Iranian Middle Eastern crude for delivery from June onward, multiple sources said. It bought at least 2 ⁠million barrels of West African crude for China delivery around late June or July, three of the sources said.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RELEASES FINAL PRINT OF CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILLS AHEAD OF PARLIAMENTARY VOTE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 House of Representatives, National Assembly Office of the House Spokesman  PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release House of Representatives Releases Final Print of Constitution Amendment Bills Ahead of Parliamentary Vote Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 — The House of Representatives has released the final print of the Constitution Alteration Bills scheduled for consideration and voting during plenary on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). The bills represent the culmination of several months of rigorous legislative work undertaken by the House Committee on Constitution Review, following the receipt and consideration of numerous Constitution amendment proposals from lawmakers, government institutions, professional bodies, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, and citizens across the country. The review process involved extensive stakeholder engagement thr...
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KOGI STATE MOURNS VICTIMS OF ILUKE BANDITS ATTACK AS TROOPS FOIL ABDUCTION OF STUDENTS. (PHOTO).

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KOGI STATE MOURNS VICTIMS OF ILUKE BANDITS ATTACK AS TROOPS FOIL ABDUCTION OF STUDENTS Kogi State Government says it received with deep sadness the report of a terrorists attack on Iluke Community in Bunu District of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area by criminal elements, who disguised in military uniforms in an attempt to deceive residents and perpetrate evil. A statement by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications Kingsley Femi Fanwo says, the unfortunate attack led to the death of three members of the community. The statement extends Government's heartfelt condolences to the families of victims and the people of Iluke Community over the loss. The State Government commends the swift response, exceptional bravery, and gallantry of military personnel and local security forces, whose intervention prevented the attackers from carrying out a mass abduction of students and inflicting further casualties on the community. The Commissioner explains that the bandits d...
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VERYDARKMAN CONFRONTS NIGERIAN AIR FORCE IN ABUJA, DEMANDS AGGRESSIVE ACTION AGAINST BANDITS. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

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 Verydarkman Confronts Nigerian Air Force in Abuja, Demands Aggressive Action Against Bandits In a bold and highly dramatic move, controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has taken his advocacy straight to the gates of the Nigerian military. Freshly returned to the country after an international trip, the outspoken critic and a crowd of passionate supporters marched to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in Abuja to demand immediate action against the country's worsening security crisis. The demonstration, which quickly went viral across various social media platforms, highlighted the deep frustration of ordinary citizens over the persistent threat of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism plaguing Nigeria. "Take Your Aircraft to the Bush" – Verydarkman Challenges NAF Sitting on the ground outside the military facility alongside his supporters, Verydarkman did not mince words as he addressed the camera and bystanders. He q...
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SHOCK AS BAM BAM'S PHONE IS REPORTEDLY STOLEN AT ACTOR ALEXX EKUBO'S SERVICE OF SONGS. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

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 Shock as Bam Bam's Phone is Reportedly Stolen at Actor Alexx Ekubo's Service of Songs In a shocking turn of events, reality TV star and actress Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, popularly known as Bam Bam, reportedly had her mobile phone stolen during a solemn memorial event. The incident occurred during the service of songs held for the late actor Alexx Ekubo, who passed away in May after a battle with a chronic illness. A Somber Occasion Marred by Misfortune The service of songs, which took place on Wednesday, was organized by the family of the late actor to honor his life and legacy. The emotional event brought together friends, family, and colleagues from the entertainment industry to pay their final respects. However, the reflective atmosphere was temporarily disrupted when news broke that Bam Bam’s phone had gone missing during the gathering. Frantic Search for the Missing Device A video circulating on social media captured the tense moments as Bam Bam and several other attend...
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DAVIDO USES FIFA WORLD CUP STAGE TO SHINE LIGHT ON ABDUCTED OYO SCHOOLCHILDREN. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

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 Davido Uses FIFA World Cup Stage to Shine Light on Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido has once again demonstrated that his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. Ahead of his historic performance on the global stage at the FIFA World Cup, the superstar used his massive platform to advocate for the safe return of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State, Nigeria. Before stepping out to thrill millions of football and music fans worldwide, Davido was spotted wearing a striking, customized black jacket. The garment was adorned with tags bearing the individual names of the kidnapped children and their educators. Across the back of the jacket, a bold, heartbreaking plea was emblazoned: “Bring Them Home.” A Global Stage for a Local Crisis The sudden abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State has left families devastated and sparked widespread concern over security. By choosing to wear the custom tribute at one of the world’s most-wa...
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AN INDIANA MAN WAS CAUGHT STA-BBING A LOST DOG MULTIPLE TIMES. POLICE SHOWED UP AFTER MULTIPLE AND OUTRAGED NEIGHBORS SWARMED HIS HOME.(PHOTO).

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 TW- Emotional animal story.  An Indiana man was caught st@bbing a lost dog multiple times. Police showed up after multiple and outraged neighbors swarmed his home. A 2-year-old Husky named 'Shadow' was ultimately euthanized after suffering multiple puncture wounds while tied up and completely unable to escape.  Shadow's attacker, 38-year-old Tony Hughes, did not know the dog or the dog's owner. Despite multiple changing stories, there seems to be no reason for this cruel and horrendous crime. Police were first made aware of the situation on Saturday, June 6th, in the town of Portage, Indiana. Officers were dispatched to a home on the 600 block of Camelot Manor at approximately 12:30 a.m. after a crowd of angry neighbors had gathered outside of Hughes's home. The crowd gathered after a man and woman had heard a dog yelping in pain. They went outside to see what was happening and were met with a disturbing scene. Tony Hughes had Shadow tied to a stairwell and was rep...
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