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Three Super Eagles stars face similar assignments in European football this weekend, with Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke targeting a LaLiga upset against Real Madrid in Seville, while Taiwo Awoniyi prepares to face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League, with Ola Aina ruled out through injury. Adams and Ejuke go into Sunday’s LaLiga clash at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán as Sevilla look to claim another scalp in what has been a dramatic run of form under head coach Luis García. The Andalusian side have won four of their last six league games since García’s appointment in March,…
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A group of disqualified Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly aspirants has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership of manipulation. The aggrieved politicians alleged that the screening process was deliberately designed to sideline non-aligned candidates in favour of those reportedly backed by Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The aggrieved aspirants, who addressed journalists in Uyo on Thursday under the umbrella of Concerned Disqualified APC House of Assembly Aspirants, claimed they were suddenly declared unqualified despite having previously contested elections and flown the APC flag in earlier polls. Their protest comes weeks after PREMIUM TIMES reported that…
Louise Lombard, President of the Fencing Federation of South Africa (FFSA), has commended Nigeria’s capacity to host the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships. Ms Lombard, a respected administrator, FIE referee, and former Secretary General of the FFSA, has long been a driving force in promoting fencing across Africa. Speaking on Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, Ms Lombard expressed confidence in the country’s ability to deliver a world-class event. She recalled Nigeria’s history of hosting international competitions, many of which she has personally attended, and praised the steady growth of the sport there. “They have continued to grow…
Activist, Omoyele Sowore, has charged the Nigeria Police Force to stop acting as a private army to wealthy and famous citizens. This was as Sowore urged the judiciary to stop issuing outrageous rulings over internet speech. He posted this on X in response to singer Adekunle Gold’s criticism of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012. The singer had written: “Dear God, if you give us Dagrin back, we will give you Jonathan in return. Lol.” Sowore wondered how the singer who benefitted from freedom of expression would turn around to use the police, court and cybercrime framework against ordinary Nigerians.…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has disqualified the senator representing Rivers West, Ipalibo Banigo, from participating in the party’s senatorial primary election scheduled for Monday. The party also disqualified three other aspirants – former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Ojukaye Flag Amachree and businessman Tein Jack-Rich. Meanwhile, the APC cleared Senator Allwell Onyesoh of Rivers East, alongside Felix Obua, Barry Mwara and Osarosaka Ebenezer, to participate in the primaries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s Rivers State Publicity Secretary, Chibuike Ikenga, advised aspirants and party members to take note of the development and comply accordingly.
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a suspect for allegedly transporting military-grade ammunition concealed inside bags of garri along the Abuja–Kaduna highway. The agency said the suspect was arrested during a routine patrol on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Kaduna State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, the suspect, identified as 35-year-old Abdullahi Hassan, was caught conveying a large quantity of ammunition hidden in fresh cassava granules, popularly known as garri. “A large cache of military-grade ammunition was intercepted by NDLEA officers on patrol along Abuja-Kaduna highway,” the statement said. The agency…
Manchester City have agreed a deal with manager Pep Guardiola’s replacement, Enzo Maresca. This was disclosed by football transfer expert Nicolo Schira, who revealed that Maresca has an agreement in principle with the Cityzens for a contract until 2028 with the option for 2029. In a post on X at the weekend, Schira insisted that “it is now up to Guardiola to decide what to do as Maresca is waiting.” Man City have designated Maresca as Guardiola’s replacement if the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich head coach leaves Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. Guardiola has a year…
Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest. Fernandes, who was recently crowned the football writers’ player of the season, moved alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne when his cross was turned in by Bryan Mbeumo for United’s third goal. Mbeumo was also involved for the game’s most controversial moment when his handball in the build up to Matheus Cunha’s strike went unpunished despite a VAR review. Both sides had secured their principal targets in recent weeks with United set to…
Angry youths in Benue South on Saturday staged a protest during the ongoing primaries of the All Progressives Congress, demanding urgent action over persistent killings in parts of the Idoma-speaking area. The protesters barricaded a major highway in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, disrupting vehicular movement and political activities in the area. Carrying a coffin and placards bearing various inscriptions, the demonstrators chanted “No election” and insisted that political activities should not continue while residents were being killed by armed attackers. According to the protesting youths, the security situation in Apa Local Government Area has deteriorated significantly, with…
