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CAF reveals venue, dates, and format for 2026 World Cup qualifier playoffs
By Tosin Omojola – The 2026 World Cup qualifier playoffs from the African zone will be held in Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced. CAF also confirmed that the selection of the four countries to participate in the playoffs will be determined by its current rankings. In a circular signed by Samson Adamu, CAF’s Director of Competitions…
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NPFL releases preliminary statement on fans’ violence in Kano
The management of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) said it has monitored and noted with concern the disturbing reports and viral video clips from Sunday evening’s NPFL Matchday 8 fixture between Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars, indicating that fans invaded the pitch shortly after the final whistle. The statement, signed by Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer, assured that…
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Trump says ‘war is over’ in Gaza as he flies to Israel for release of hostages
US President Donald Trump has said “the war is over” as he travels to Israel for the release of hostages from Gaza under the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas. Speaking on board Air Force One, he said the ceasefire would hold and a “Board of Peace” would quickly be set up for Gaza, which he said looked like…
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Sunkanmi Omobolanle eulogises late brother on posthumous birthday
By Tosin Brown – Nigerian actor Sunkanmi Omobolanle, son of veteran actor Sunday Omobolanle (popularly known as Papi Luwe), has paid tribute to his late brother, Oluwanisola, a few weeks after his passing. Sunkanmi took to his social media account to eulogise his brother on his posthumous birthday. In an emotional post, he wrote:“Happy birthday in heaven, my Oluwanisola. Your…
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Comrade Abiodun Aremu, history will absolve you, by Omoniyi Ibietan
About this time 72 years ago, precisely on 16th October 1953, Fidel Castro made a speech in self-defence, titled, “History will absolve me.” It was during his trial following the attack by revolutionaries on Moncada Barracks in Santiago, Cuba. That speech would become the manifesto of the July 26th Movement. That Movement was founded on June 12, 1955 as the…
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Tinubu celebrates son Seyi at 40, praises his focus, commitment to service
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on the occasion of his 40th birthday, commending his dedication, resilience, and commitment to driving positive change among the younger generation. In a heartfelt message released on Sunday, President Tinubu reflected on Seyi’s life journey, describing him as a man of purpose who has remained steadfast in…
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Osun APC, Adeleke clash over Amotekun commander, Akinlalu killings
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged Governor Ademola Adeleke to demonstrate his commitment to justice and the rule of law by producing the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Mr. Isaac Adekunle Omoyele, for police investigation over the recent Akinlalu killings. In a statement on Sunday, the party’s Director…
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NPFL: Kun Khalifat defeats Enyimba as 3SC share spoils with Kano Pillars
By Tosin Omojola – Enyimba FC of Aba’s unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) came to an end on Sunday after newly promoted Kun Khalifat FC defeated the People’s Elephants 1-0 in Owerri. The matchday eight encounter, played at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, saw the hosts score the only goal of the game in the second…
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Cardoso to lead Nigeria’s delegation to World Bank-IMF meetings in Washington
By Kunle Sanni – Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, will head Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which begin on Monday in Washington, D.C. Cardoso, who serves as Nigeria’s Alternate Governor at the Bretton Woods institutions, will represent the country on behalf of the…
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Running riot with grey areas, by Simbo Olorunfemi
Politics Today on Channels TV last Friday. Standing in for Seun Okinbaloye was Terry Ikomi. Among the issues for discourse was the plot in America to designate Nigeria as a ‘country of concern’ on allegations of genocide. Two guests were lined up for the evening. One was Prof Bolaji Akinyemi, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister (1985-87). But things took a slightly…
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