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2027: Falana, Obe demand strict adherence to electoral rules
….Lawyers warn vote buying, intimidation may undermine polls By Adesina Wahab LAGOS — Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, and human rights lawyer, Ms Ayo Obe, have warned
Greenwood, Guendouzi face UEFA probe after Fenerbahce-Lyon clash
By Adegboyega Adeleye Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi are facing a UEFA disciplinary investigation following Fenerbahce’s Champions League playoff victory over Lyon, the Turkish club has confirmed. Fenerbahce’s 2-1 win
No reprisal for journalists who criticise me — Tinubu
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has assured journalists of his administration’s commitment to press freedom, saying those who criticise or attack him should have no fear
3 countries already qualified for 2027 AFCON
The qualification race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially underway, with 21 spots remaining to complete the final 24-nation lineup. Officially branded as the TotalEnergies CAF
Niger Republic: Nigeria won’t support military Coup — Minister
By Favour Ulebor ABUJA — The Federal Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supported the recent failed
‘A player we’ll miss’— Mourinho pays tribute to Messi
By Adegboyega Adeleye Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentina captain’s retirement from international football, describing the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner as a
2027: We won’t boycott polls despite INEC’s provocation — ADC
…says party ready to stand against illegality, intimidation By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it would not boycott any aspect of the 2027
Police debunks viral September 18 training date for 2026 recruits
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked a viral notice directing successful applicants in the 2026 constable recruitment exercise to report for training on September 18, describing the
Ronaldo inspired my move to Al Nassr — Postecoglou
By Adegboyega Adeleye Ange Postecoglou has said the opportunity to coach Cristiano Ronaldo and become part of the Portuguese star’s remarkable career played a major role in his decision to
Maxwell Opara: Delay In Paying Pension Should Be Criminal Offence
Lawyer and public affairs analyst, Dr. Maxwell Opara, has called for legislation to criminalise delays in the payment of pensions and other entitlements owed to retirees. Speaking during an interview
