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WORLD CUP BREAKFAST: Roy Keane's vicious attack on old coach, pitchside England dining, the mad moments you missed - and what to watch today

Good morning and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's first World Cup Breakfast for this year's showpiece. The tournament begins later on Thursday evening when co-hosts Mexico face South Africa at 8pm. So ahead of the grand opening, here is what you may have missed on the eve of World Cup. Every morning o…

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2 days, 15 hours ago Politics

World Cup set for kick off in Mexico after pre-tournament turbulence - World News

The World Cup kicks off on June 11 with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above mounting anger at ticket prices and a U.S. immigration crackdown that has seen fans, a top referee and team officials barred from the tournament. A record 48 teams …

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2 days, 16 hours ago Politics

South Africa predicted lineup and team news vs Mexico

South Africa are set to face Mexico in the opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, with the hosts enjoying the advantage of playing in front of their home crowd. Bafana Bafana head into the tournament with inconsistent form but are known for their resilience. Their recent friendly m…

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Mexico vs South Africa – Match preview and team news

Mexico is set to face South Africa in the inaugural match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday in front of their home crowd. Mexico vs South Africa – Match preview and team news - Date: Thursday, 11th June. - Kick-off: 8pm BST. - Venue: Mexico City Stadium, Ciudad de Mexico. Mexico team news Mexi…

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2 days, 18 hours ago Politics

Nigerians count losses as World Cup begins without Eagles

As football’s biggest tournament begins in North America, Nigerians at home and abroad recount the heartbreak, lost opportunities and frustration of watching the Super Eagles miss a second consecutive World Cup, writes PETER AKINBO The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday (today) at the iconic…

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2 days, 18 hours ago Politics

Benue pensioners regret funding Alia’s nomination forms, protest arrears

Pensioners under the umbrella of the Concerned Pensioners Association, Benue State chapter, on Wednesday defied heavy rainfall to protest the non-payment of outstanding gratuities dating back to the year 2000. The association is a splinter group of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners registered in 2022…

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2 days, 18 hours ago Politics

Retirees stage protest, demand N32,000 pension benefits, others

Aggrieved ex-employees of the defunct Arab Bank and Assurance Bank took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday in a protest, accusing regulatory authorities of systemic neglect and pushing them into acute poverty. The protest was held at the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate office at the …

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2 days, 19 hours ago Politics

FG approves guidelines to regulate honorary doctorate awards

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive set of guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorates, as part of efforts to restore credibility and integrity to the university system. The new policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council, introduces strict rules governing e…

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2 days, 19 hours ago Politics

Kogi vows justice as bandits kill three residents

The Kogi State Government has vowed to bring to justice the bandits who attacked the Iluke community in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state, killing three residents. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, gave the assurance in a statement issued on Wednes…

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2 days, 19 hours ago Politics

FG launches mineral exploration grants to boost mining

The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment programme, known as EMERGE, in a fresh push to accelerate mineral exploration, support research institutions and promote local processing of Nigeria’s mineral resources. The initiative, unv…

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5 days, 14 hours ago Politics

The Health Implications of Poor Quality Sanitary Pads on Nigerian Women

The Health Implications of Poor Quality Sanitary Pads on Nigerian Women Amidst price increases on menstrual pads, Nigerian women also struggle with low-quality sanitary pads and potential risk to their health, affecting accessibility and quality of life. Dove Suleiman*, a 28-year-old model in Abuja…

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5 days, 14 hours ago Politics

Peter Obi condemns ethnic profiling, says crime has no tribe

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has cautioned against the growing trend of linking criminal activities to ethnic groups, describing such narratives as divisive and harmful to national unity. In a post issued on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi said Nige…

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5 days, 14 hours ago Politics

NDC declares party supremacy, approves code of conduct committee

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced a series of resolutions aimed at strengthening internal party structures, promoting accountability, and reinforcing party supremacy as part of efforts to institutionalise the party. The resolutions were contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the p…

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5 days, 15 hours ago Politics

Global FURY: Negative views of Israel skyrocket as the Iran War deepens international isolation – NaturalNews.com

A sweeping new international poll reveals that global attitudes toward Israel have plunged to historic lows, with majorities in 32 of 36 surveyed countries now holding unfavorable views of the nation. The Pew Research Center survey, conducted between February and May of this year, captures a world …

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5 days, 17 hours ago Politics

Terrorism sponsors must be exposed – Akpabio

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday, urged Nigerians not to give up hope, saying he was compelled to introduce monthly prayer sessions to tackle abduction, killings and militancy when he served as the governor of Akwa Ibom State. He said Nigerians must continue to pray so that terr…

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5 days, 20 hours ago Politics

Safe schools: Experts demand overhaul after 2,000 students, teachers’ abductions

Following the rising wave of school abductions in the country, experts have called for urgent reforms in the Safe School initiative. According to media tally done by The PUNCH, over 2,000 students and teachers have been kidnapped since the establishment of the Safe Schools initiative. The initiativ…

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5 days, 20 hours ago Politics

Prayers, unity key to ending banditry, kidnappings – Oyo Muslim leaders

The Muslim Community of Oyo State, on Sunday, converged at the Yidi Praying ground, Agodi, in Ibadan, Oyo State, to seek divine intervention amid rising cases of banditry, kidnappings and other criminal activities across the state. They also called for unity among Nigerians, irrespective of their s…

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5 days, 20 hours ago Politics

Trade sector attracts $65.79m foreign investment – Report

Nigeria’s trade sector attracted $65.79m in foreign capital in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 91.31 per cent increase from the $34.39m recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, despite a slowdown from the strong inflows recorded in the second half of last year. Data from the National…

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5 days, 20 hours ago Politics

States rush to deploy forest guards as insecurity deepens

The deployment of forest guards has gathered momentum, with Kebbi, Gombe, Kwara, Kaduna, Edo, Imo, Bayelsa, Anambra and several other states scaling up operations under the Federal Government-backed initiative, although implementation remains uneven nationwide. The renewed focus on forest security …

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5 days, 20 hours ago Politics

Leao set to miss Eagles friendly after red card

Portugal winger Rafael Leão is expected to miss his country’s final World Cup build-up game against Nigeria on Wednesday after being sent off in Saturday’s friendly against Chile, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Leão was dismissed shortly before half-time for punching Chile defender Ivan Román in the f…

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