The United States advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after a 2-0 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, a match they finished with 10 men. Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal after converting a deflected pass from Malik Tillman, but his night ended prematurely when he received a red card for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the U.S. solidified their win with a late curling free-kick from Tillman. The Americans are set to play Belgium in Seattle on Monday, July 6, for a place in the quarter-finals.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Earlier, Belgium achieved a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal after extra time. Senegal had established a 2-0 lead through goals by Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr, but Belgium staged a late recovery. Romelu Lukaku scored from a Thomas Meunier cross, and Youri Tielemans leveled the score in the 89th minute following a header. The match also featured a tense confrontation between teammates Tielemans and Trossard, which required intervention from Lukaku. Belgium ultimately sealed the win in the 125th minute when Tielemans scored a penalty awarded after a VAR review of a challenge by Lamine Camara.

In response to widespread internal discontent regarding its candidates’ list, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly granted state governors the authority to oversee the distribution and completion of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms. While the National Working Committee (NWC) initially sent these forms to State Working Committees, it is anticipated that the forms will primarily be directed to candidates favored by governors and other influential stakeholders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially promoted 93 senior police officers following a rigorous process of written examinations and oral interviews held at its Abuja headquarters. The announcement, made by PSC spokesman Torty Kalu on Wednesday, outlined the following advancements approved during the commission’s plenary meeting:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG): Thirteen Commissioners of Police were elevated to AIG, including Itam Nnaghe Obono, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Adebor, Isa Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Afegbua B. Rashid, Edozie Hycenth Azuka, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent, and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.

  • Commissioners of Police: Seventeen Deputy Commissioners of Police were promoted, namely Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle A. Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Oki Rita Oyintare, Ibrahim Umar Zungura, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nuruddeen A. Sabo, Tijjani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Ahmed, Adedeji Taiwo, and Zainab A. Pembi.

  • Assistant Commissioners of Police: Thirty-three Chief Superintendents of Police were promoted to this rank.

  • Assistant Superintendents of Police I: The commission also confirmed 162 officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police II to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I.

  PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in their service, emphasizing that their actions should reflect the high trust placed in them.