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target=_blank>Ronaldo wins first Saudi Arabia league title with Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Saudi Professional League with Al Nassr after the club secured a 4-1 win over Damac in Riyadh on Thursday. The 41-year-old striker scored the clincher in the title decider on the final day of the season that hands him his first league title since arriving Saudi Arabia in January 2023.
target=_blank>Mr Eazi, Otedola’s daughter expecting first child
Nigerian singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, and model Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, have announced they are expecting their first child together. The celebrity couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Thursday, with heartfelt messages and photos showing Temi’s baby bump. The post reads: “Before I
target=_blank>Gombe: Jamilu Gwamna Clinches APC Gov’ship Ticket
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Dr Jamilu Ishiaku Gwamna as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections in Gombe State. The declaration was made after the primary election held across the state. Gwamna was earlier picked as the consensus candidate of the APC but there was resistance. Announcing the result, the Chairman
target=_blank>Katsina: Radda clinches APC ticket unopposed
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Katsina state has affirmed Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, as consensus gubernatorial candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The affirmation took place at the Katsina Government House, on Thursday, as party faithful gathered to endorse the party’s decision to field the governor for a second time. In
target=_blank>APC governors clinch second term tickets in Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, others
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in several states on Thursday secured their party’s governorship tickets for the 2027 general elections, following consensus affirmations and endorsements by delegates and party stakeholders. In Kano State, Governor Abba Yusuf emerged as the APC consensus candidate after party leaders and delegates adopted him
target=_blank>2027: Isah Jibrin Denies Stepping Down From Kogi Senate Race
Senator Isah Jibrin has dismissed reports claiming that he had agreed not to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries for Kogi East ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, the lawmaker described the reports as false, fabricated, and the handiwork of “desperate political actors” bent on misleading the public
target=_blank>New JAMB Registrar: Why I Rejected UK Residency After 11 Years Abroad
The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina, deliberately turned down the opportunity to settle permanently in the United Kingdom, despite spending about 11 years abroad for studies and professional development. Aina, a Computer Engineering professor at Obafemi Awolowo University, said his decision was guided by a long-term
target=_blank>Court voids INEC timetable for 2027 polls
The Federal High Court in Abuja has voided the 2027 election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgment delivered on a suit brought by Youth Party, held that INEC’s action imposed restrictive timeframes on political parties for the conduct of primaries and other pre-election activities contrary to
target=_blank>Insecurity: We must tell ourselves truth in the North – Lamido
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, says the north must put its house in order to end insecurity. Lamido stated this during an interview with Premier Radio, Kano. The chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) attributed the rising insecurity to poor leadership and collapse of moral upbringing in the region. At least 70
target=_blank>Kwara APC halts ongoing governorship primaries
Fresh confusion engulfed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State halted the governorship primary election after the exercise had commenced. While voting activities and mobilisation efforts were already underway in several parts of the state, postponement was announced. The sudden postponement came barely hours after party members trooped out in large numbers for
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United ready for relegation battle against Bayelsa United – Suleiman
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has expressed his team’s determination to secure a positive result in their last game of the season against Bayelsa United. The Harmony Boys will be guests of Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa this weekend. Kwara United need a point from the game to secure their top-flight
NPFL: Kwara United ready for relegation battle against Bayelsa United – Suleiman
target=_blank> Delta 2027: Oborevwori gets affirmation, emerges APC governorship candidate
Sheriff Oborevwori has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election after 345,375 party members across all wards in the state affirmed his candidacy. Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee and Returning Officer, Victor Abba, announced the result at the party secretariat in Asaba, the venue of the collation centre,
Delta 2027: Oborevwori gets affirmation, emerges APC governorship candidate
target=_blank>Raúl Castro’s US indictment precursor to Cuba regime change – Russia
Russia has described the United States’ indictment of Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz as a precursor to regime change in the embattled Caribbean country. The former Cuban President, who will be 95 years old on June 3, faces multiple counts of murder and conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals thirty years ago. The charges stemmed from the
Raúl Castro’s US indictment precursor to Cuba regime change – Russia
target=_blank>Nigerian Navy highlights major challenges as it marks 70 years in existence
The Nigerian Navy has highlighted some its major challenges in its 70 years journey to include technology and research development. Rear Admiral Akinola Olatunde, Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, stated this at an international press briefing to mark the Nigerian Navy 70th anniversary celebration in Abuja on Thursday. Fielding questions from journalists, Olatunde
Nigerian Navy highlights major challenges as it marks 70 years in existence
target=_blank>Mr Eazi, Temi Otedola expecting first child
Popular Nigerian musician, Mr Eazi, and his newly wedded wife, Temi Otedola, are expecting their first child. The couple announced the good news on Thursday in a trending Instagram post which has garnered about 500,000 likes and over 30,000 comments in less than three hours. Sharing her baby shower video and pictures, Temi, in a joint post with Mr
Mr Eazi, Temi Otedola expecting first child
target=_blank>Kebbi: Police bust ‘one-chance’ robbery syndicate, arrest five suspects
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested five suspected members of a robbery and abduction syndicate accused of operating “one-chance” attacks along major highways in Kebbi State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman. The suspects, Abubakar Muhammad of Bancho village in Tambuwal, Shehu
Kebbi: Police bust ‘one-chance’ robbery syndicate, arrest five suspects
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola ranked best manager in history ahead of Alex Ferguson Top 5
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has ranked Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the best manager in the history of the Premier League. Merson believes Guardiola is ahead of legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson because the Spaniard has truly revolutionised the game of football. In his column for Sportskeeda, Merson said ahead of Man
EPL: Guardiola ranked best manager in history ahead of Alex Ferguson Top 5
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Tuchel drops Cole Palmer, Foden from England squad
England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has excluded the duo of Cole Palmer (Chelsea) and Phil Foden (Manchester City) from his squad to the 2026 World Cup. Another major omission is Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Tuchel will officially announced his 26-man squad on Friday. Foden was named in Tuchel’s previous squad in March, for the friendlies against
2026 World Cup: Tuchel drops Cole Palmer, Foden from England squad
target=_blank>Presidency reacts to report of alleged move to change name of Nigeria, dump sharia law
The Presidency on Thursday described as fake news, report claiming that President Bola Tinubu is seeking to carry out constitutional amendments that will change Nigeria’s name to the United States of Nigeria. A statement issued by Tinubu’s media aide Bayo Onanuga also declared that the report purporting plot to abolish Sharia Law in the Northern
Presidency reacts to report of alleged move to change name of Nigeria, dump sharia law
target=_blank>2027: Zamfara APC crisis deepens as Shinkafi disputes primary outcome
Fresh controversy has emerged within the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State after senatorial aspirant, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, denied withdrawing from the Zamfara North Senatorial primary election. Shinkafi, in a letter addressed to the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, rejected claims that he stepped down for a consensus candidate ahead of the
2027: Zamfara APC crisis deepens as Shinkafi disputes primary outcome
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