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Killings: Tinubu Visits Benue On Wednesday, To Meet Stakeholders

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In light of the growing concern over the violence that has caused the state’s loss of lives and property, President Bola Tinubu will travel to Benue State on Wednesday.

Following the recent attack, which left at least 59 residents dead and hundreds of people displaced in the Yelwata community in the Guma Local Government Area on Friday.

The President said he would change his schedule to visit the state on Wednesday while empathizing with the people of Benue at the opening of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network on Monday.

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President Tinubu has already dispatched the Inspector General of Police, the heads of intelligence agencies, the National Security Advisor, and the chairmen of the Senate and House Defense Committees to Benue State, according to a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Tinubu is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting with stakeholders while he is in Benue.

Youth protests in Yelwata sparked a demand for an end to the violence that resulted from the killings.

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for president in 2023, and Peter Obi, his counterpart in the Labour Party, who urged the President to take immediate action to stop the killings, also received criticism for it.

Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic pontiff, called for peace on Sunday after praising what he termed a “massacre.”

General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, met with stakeholders in Benue on Tuesday and demanded cooperation to stop the state’s recent wave of killings.

The Armed Forces support you, Musa declared. What is happening causes us pain. It’s a personal decision for me. When our armed forces are executing people, I don’t want to be their chief of defense. No.

We have visited Liberia, Sierra Leone, other nations, and brought peace, they say. Why not in our own nation?
No member of the armed forces is going to oppose one, I can assure you of that. We’re prepared to pursue a person if we notice one.

The Benue State Government has declared a state-wide public holiday in anticipation of the visit.

BACK

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Many Syrian refugees who fled their country during the war likely experience this nightmare as a mirage of home and hope that is disappearing. A short documentary called BACK, which was produced by Yazan Rabee, follows those who go back to their haunted hometowns in the middle of nowhere. BACK explores how political violence is ingrained in the mind, especially for those who long for a place to call home after a long period of exile, using intimate testimony and striking visuals. However, as Rabee asks, did the uprising against Bashar al-Assad actually start in 2012? Or did the trauma begin decades earlier, during Bashar’s father’s bloody rule?

FIFA Club World Cup: Inter Milan held by Monterrey; River Plate beat Urawa

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In their FIFA Club World Cup encounter at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, United States, Sergio Ramos resurrected the years to score a brilliant header to seal a 1-1 draw for Monterrey.

In the 25th minute of their Group E game, the former Spain and Real Madrid defender overran the Inter defenders to score the winning goal, much to the delight of the tens of thousands of Monterrey fans who had gathered at the famed venue in Southern California on Tuesday.

In the 42nd minute, Spanish giants Inter put a superbly crafted team goal together with Lautaro Martinez’ tap in from close range from a Carlos Augusto pass.

On the fourth day of the club competition, Ramos’ goal and subsequent celebrations, both from the player and Monterrey fans, were in the spotlight.

The Monterrey captain said after the game, “There is always joy to contribute to the team by scoring, but if we can get points, that’s even better.”

“Our team played very well,” he said. Football obviously highlights the goal, but we’re here to share this knowledge.

In the second half, both teams had plenty of chances to take the lead, but a Martinez strike was flagged as offside in the 68th minute.

Inter, who lost to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on May 31 and welcomed new manager Cristian Chivu, had a difficult draw.

In the final moments of the game, Ramos, 39, claimed his team lacked energy.

We created a lot of chances for the majority of this match, but we don’t have much energy right now,” he said.

Monterreyans cheer their team on [Yuri Cortez/AFP]

River Plate, who defeated Urawa Red Diamonds 3-1 in the previous game in Seattle, leads the group by one point each with Monterrey and Inter.

The Argentinian club won their first match against Japan with ease thanks to goals from Facundo Colidio (12 minutes), Sebastian Driussi (48 minutes), and Maximiliano Meza (73 minutes). However, the team lost their forward due to an ankle injury while registering the second goal.

Urawa was briefly re-engaged in the game after Yusuke Matsuo’s 58th-minute penalty was successfully converted, but Meza’s goal 15 minutes later cementing River Plate’s lead once more.

Inter take on Urawa on Saturday for the second matchday of the group, while Monterrey takes on River Plate.

Brazilian Serie A side Fluminense held to a goalless draw at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday, while South African Mamelodi Sundowns defeated South Korean side Ulsan HD 1-0 in Orlando, Florida.

In the 36th minute, Mamelodi, who now has three points, scored Iqraam Rayners. Fluminense and Dortmund each receive one point each.

Urawa Red Diamonds' Japanese midfielder #88 Yoichi Naganuma (R) fights for the ball with River Plate's Argentine midfielder #30 Franco Mastantuono during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group E football match between Argentina's River Plate and Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds at the Lumen Field stadium in Seattle on June 17, 2025. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP)
At the Seattle Lumen Field stadium’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group E game, Yoichi Naganuma and Franco Mastantuono of River Plate are in action.

Gigi Hadid leads tributes to Food Network star Anne Burrell after death at 55

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After her passing at the age of 55, Gigi Hadid joined celebrities and fans to pay tribute to Food Network and Worst Cooks in America star Anne Burrell.

Gigi Hadid has paid tribute to Anne Burrell(Image: Getty Images for The Met Museum/)

Celebrities and fans have come together to pay sweet tributes to Anne Burrell following her death aged 55. The Food Network and host of Amazon Prime Video’s Worst Cooks in America star died at home in Brooklyn it was confirmed on Tuesday.

Now, stars have been quick to pay their respects to the star, with Gigi Hadid among those sharing fond memories of the star. The model, 30, teamed up with the chef for the competition series Beat Bobby Flay in 2023. Sharing the heartwarming memory, Gigi uploaded a photo to Instagram from their joint TV appearance.

She expressed her sadness at learning about the Great Anne Burrell’s passing. Being able to celebrate this day with her was a dream come true for me as a long-time fan.

Anne Burrell has died aged 55
Anne Burrell has died aged 55(Image: Getty Images for NYCWFF)

The duo “beat Bobby” continued to be Gigi’s revealing of their bonding and eating during the performance. She continued, “I wish it had been done once more. She was fantastic.

Wells Adams, a former Bachelor Nation alumnus who also appeared on Worst Cooks, also paid emotional tribute to Wells Adams on the social media platform. He stated, “I just learned about @chefanneburrell’s passing. On Worst Cooks, I learned a lot. You’ll be cooking up a storm in heaven, I’m sure of it. RIP”.

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Carla Hall, who appeared on Top Chef, told PEOPLE: “She was fierce, funny, and an incredibly talented cook and teacher—someone who brought so much fire and joy to everything she did. I was lucky to work alongside her on Worst Cooks and other nonprofit events. She will be deeply missed.”

And fellow Food Network personality Aarti Sequeira said on Twitter/X: “The first time I met Anne Burrell, she gave me tough love I didn’t want—but needed. She was bold, warm, and real.

Anne Burrell on the Food Network
Anne was a popular star of the Food Network(Image: Getty Images for NYCWFF)

She says, “Brown food tastes good, but I can’t stop hearing it in my kitchen!” You will be missed, Anne. I appreciate you teaching us all. #luckygirl. “

Loni Love, a comedian, also took to the stage to express her shock and sorrow over Anne Burrell’s passing. She was a remarkable cook and a remarkable person.

“Chef Anne always had the same results on and off camera. She would simply glance over at me. She will be sorely missed. Her family, friends, and fans are my condolences. “Rest Chef”

Following the Food Network’s announcement on their website, the tributes were made. The statement on Tuesday read, “We are deeply saddened to announce the news that our beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning.

“Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent, teaching, competing, and never losing her passion for food and the joy it can bring. In this difficult time of loss, our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends, and fans.

Anne’s big TV breakthrough came in 2010 when she first started hosting the brutal Worst Cooks in America alongside Beau MacMillan. The show saw the professionals take contestants through a “culinary boot camp” on their journey to become better chefs.

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The show has had 28 seasons since its debut, most of which are available on Amazon Prime Video. In addition to her other projects, most recently those that appeared on Food Network, Anne Burrell’s series Chef Wanted with Anne led her to interview candidates for the best stateside restaurants in an effort to work there.

‘This is once in your life’ – Carreras eyes Lions upset

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Mike Henson
Rugby Union News Reporter for BBC Sport
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Argentina vs. the British and Irish Lions

Dublin’s Aviva Stadium Date: Friday, June 20 Kick-off: 20:00 BST

Twenty years in the making of Santiago Carreras, he is getting ready for a match.

The scarcity value of Friday’s fixture in Dublin is astronomical for Argentina, who are not a member of the touring lineup for the British and Irish Lions.

The 27-year-old tells BBC Sport, “You might only play this game once in your life; it is so special.”

“Everyone on the team is anticipating it,” said the captain.

The Lions and Pumas’ final big-cat tearup occurred in 2005, when a stunning Jonny Wilkinson penalty saved the visitors from defeat and kept the score at 25-25.

Forget about color television; the other two teams’ briefings were before color photography was even a thing.

Argentina has never, however, had such a strong chance of winning.

Pumas currently represent the fifth-largest population in the world.

In the last twelve months, they have defeated three of the four opponents.

In their most recent appearance at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in November, Ireland, the only higher-ranked team to have avoided a recent defeat against Argentina, were forced to travel all the way.

And the Lions are still assembling their squad, with a number of them participating in last weekend’s domestic finals, most noticeably the 12-strong Leinster contingent.

Carreras claims that Felipe Contepomi, who led the 2005 Argentina team to that draw in Cardiff and replaced Michael Cheika as head coach following a run to the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals, will lead the way.

Carreras remarked, “I believe we are still developing our culture and game.”

Over the past year, we displayed a really good face on the field.

The mindset to win and play is what Cheika and Contepomi are most similar to.

We want to play and carry out our goals.

Jonny Wilkinson playing for the LionsImages courtesy of Getty

Carreras and other members of the 32-man Argentina squad preparing for the Lions have improved their skills this year in England’s Premiership.

At the conclusion of his five-season with Leicester, Captain Julian Montoya will travel to Pau this summer.

Rodrigo Isgro is in Harlequins while Flanker Juan Martin Gonzalez and center Lucio Cinti are in Saracens.

Next season in Bristol, second row Pedro Rubiolo will join full-back Benjamin Elizalde and back-row brothers Benjamin and Santiago Grondona.

“We are in contact, week by week,” Carreras asserts.

They “act like our second family here.” Because we are so far away from home, I have a very close relationship with the Bristol men, and we all try to stay together. We spend a lot of time together.

The weather makes barbecue challenging, they say! I don’t want to say that Argentina’s food is better, but it is! The weather and the food are both so different.

The most crucial aspect of living here is “but the people here are really nice.” The best part of the club is when you interact with people who make me feel like I’m at home.

Santiago Carreras scores for Argentina against EnglandImages courtesy of Getty

Carreras remarking on his move, “It is tough. I really feel like a part of Gloucester and I adore everyone there and the club, and I never want to leave.

“Glover will be sad to leave, but life is good.” I’m really looking forward to taking on a new challenge at Bath, and I think it’s about time.

Everyone at Bath plays for themselves, and the forward pack is almost international, so I have to work hard to be a part of that group and continue to push my own limits.

Last weekend, his new club team-mates won Bath’s first domestic title in 29 years, making Twickenham memories.

Carreras already has one.

In Argentina’s 30-29 victory over England at the tail-end of the Eddie Jones era, his second victory at home of English rugby, was scored in November 2022.

As head coach Steve Borthwick replaces the team without their British and Irish Lions stars on a two-test tour of the nation, the Pumas will aim for a first series victory over England this summer.

Carreras predicts that playing England will be a good challenge.

It’s a really special memory to play against them in November. A special day was had.

Argentina is making a home in England, just like their players, who regularly hold training camps at London’s Lensbury facility.

On October 4, the Allianz Stadium will host the final match of their rugby championship campaign, which includes a meeting with world champions South Africa.

“We’re not used to playing games against South Africa and Argentina, but we’re hoping it’ll give us a good chance to win the game and the championship,” Carreras says.

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