The Abia State Government has announced a ban on commercial motorcycle operations, commonly known as “Okada,” across major urban areas of the state as part of a wider move to improve security, regulate transportation activities, and enhance public safety. The restriction, approved by Governor Alex Otti, affects the metropolitan areas of Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia. […]
The 2026 Ekiti State governorship election ended with the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, but the exercise was marked by allegations of violence, voter inducement, intimidation and other irregularities that raised fresh concerns about Nigeria’s electoral process. The poll, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), attracted voters across 2,445 polling units spread through […]
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Speculation around Michael Olise’s future took another turn this weekend after Spanish giants Real Madrid CF publicly dismissed claims linking them to the Michael Olise. The club issued an unusually direct statement denying any contact—either directly or indirectly—with the player or his representatives, shutting down reports suggesting that personal terms had already been agreed ahead […]
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Former France midfielder Emmanuel Petit has sparked fresh debate in the football world after drawing a sharp distinction between how teammates respond to two of the sport’s biggest icons — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — during major international tournaments. Speaking on the How To Win The World Cup podcast on talkSPORT, Petit suggested that […]
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Political tension is escalating within the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as ten governorship aspirants have formally petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the outcome of the party’s recent governorship primary that produced Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 elections. The aggrieved aspirants are contesting […]
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LAGOS / KADUNA — Fresh Claims of Monitoring and Safety Fears Hajiya Asia El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor and politician Nasir El-Rufai, has publicly raised concerns over what she describes as possible surveillance and monitoring of her communications. In a message shared on Facebook, she alleged that both she and her co-wife, Aishatou […]
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Rising tensions in southern Lebanon are creating a new obstacle to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the wider conflict between Iran and the United States, with Hezbollah and Israel locked in another dangerous cycle of escalation. The latest fighting in Lebanon has become one of the biggest challenges facing attempts to secure a broader regional […]
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The upcoming FIFA World Cup has once again placed international football in the global spotlight, but a heated online debate has emerged after a social media discussion about Palestine’s absence from the tournament turned into a wider argument about history, politics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The controversy began when an X user claimed that Palestine’s […]
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Inter Miami have reached an agreement to bring former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro to Major League Soccer, marking another major addition to the club’s growing list of global football stars. The Brazilian midfielder is set to join Inter Miami as a free agent after officially leaving Manchester United at the end of his contract. The […]
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Ronaldo’s Portugal Future Questioned Ahead of 2026 World Cup As Portugal prepares for another FIFA World Cup campaign, debate over Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in the national team has intensified after former England striker Jay Bothroyd questioned whether the veteran forward should remain a regular starter. The former Premier League striker believes Ronaldo’s influence at the […]
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Authorities in Kano State have begun an investigation into the death of a young man identified as Isma’il Makaye after a popular TikTok personality, Fati Cele, was taken into police custody in connection with the incident. The case has attracted public attention due to the online popularity of the individuals involved and the circumstances surrounding […]
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Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has secured a major victory at the polling unit of Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, during the state’s governorship election, reinforcing the strong support base of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area. The result, announced by the Presiding Officer, Mrs Elizabeth Oregbemeh, showed that Oyebanji received 164 […]
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Abeokuta, Ogun State — The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) has renewed its commitment to reducing road crashes through a public awareness campaign targeted at motorists, transport operators, and passengers in Ogun State. The sensitisation exercise, which took place at Kuto Motor Park in Abeokuta, was organised as part of ongoing efforts to promote […]
