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Four boys and four girls have been selected from Nigeria to take part in the LALIGA Experience in Madrid after the conclusion of the LALIGA EA NEXT Gen Draft Nigeria, a grassroots football project designed to discover and empower young talents. The selected players emerged from a pool of 168 boys and girls who participated in the Nigerian phase of the programme, held in Lagos The global initiative is spanning five countries — Nigeria, Morocco, Mexico, China and Japan. From these countries, only eight players per nation, four boys and four girls, will travel to Spain in May to train,…

Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye Esq, has raised concerns over the Senate’s reported rejection of the electronic transmission of election results. The move, according to Melaye, is a clear endorsement of election rigging and an indication of a sinister plan to rig the 2027 elections. In a statement on Friday, the former lawmaker criticised the Senate’s decision, stating that it undermines the credibility of the electoral process. The African Democratic Congress, ADC chieftain, also stated that the move opens the door for electoral manipulation and fraud. He further warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of results is a step backwards…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has defended the payment of accumulated salaries owed to traditional rulers. The defence by the Osun APC, contained in a statement by Kola Olabisi, its Director of Media and Information, followed objections raised by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun. The party said the decision by reinstated local government chairmen under the APC to clear the arrears was based on legal obligations and welfare considerations, rather than political motives. The Osun APC in the statement accused the State Assembly leadership of “displaying hostility towards monarchs through…

A Nottingham Crown Court has handed a life sentence to 40-year-old Adedapo Adegbola for the murder of his former girlfriend, 23-year-old university student, Steph Irons. According to Irish Reports on Thursday, Adegbola admitted to killing Irons at her Mapperley residence on October 21, 2025, following the end of their brief relationship. The court heard that the couple had met while working together and dated for a short period before separating. Prosecutors revealed that Adegbola became fixated on Irons after the breakup, purchasing two knives online and travelling to her home by taxi. He reportedly attacked her outside as she took…

Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson has opened up about his love life and past relationship experiences, reflecting on how his views have evolved over the years. Speaking in an interview with Jay On-Air TV, the 38-year-old actor admitted that he once believed financial stability was the most important factor in relationships. However, he noted that his perspective has shifted with time and maturity. While Timini still considers money an important element in romantic relationships, he emphasized that it should not be the sole contribution a person brings to the table. According to him, true connection goes beyond wealth and must include…

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has rejected claims that Cristiano Ronaldo has any say in league-wide decisions, insisting that governance, recruitment, and strategic choices remain strictly within the control of individual clubs. The league’s response follows renewed speculation about Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr after the Portuguese forward was left out of the squad for Monday’s league fixture against Al-Riyadh. Media reports in Portugal suggested the veteran striker was unhappy with the club’s management and declined to feature in the match, a claim that has fueled uncertainty ahead of Al-Nassr’s upcoming clash with Al-Ittihad on Friday. While Ronaldo later posted an…

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has cautioned Nigerian senators that they are “playing with fire” by retaining ambiguities in the amended Electoral Act. This is as she insisted that Nigerians are calling for the real-time electronic upload of election results at polling units. Speaking on ARISE News on Friday, Ezekwesili reacted to the Senate’s passage of the bill amending the Electoral Act, following hours of debate and controversy over provisions governing electronic transmission of results and the discretion granted to the Independent National Electoral Commission. “I think that the fundamental issue is that the Senate retained the INEC 2022…

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has rescued an operative of the Lagos Waste Management Authority. The operative was hit by a speeding truck driver, along Offin Canal, inward Eko Bridge. Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, disclosed this in a statement released on Friday in Lagos. He said that the heavily laden containerised truck had struck the male LAWMA operative identified as Mr Baba Ibeji, while diligently discharging his lawful refuse evacuation duties. “Preliminary investigative findings indicate that the articulated vehicle, reportedly speeding, suffered a brake system failure while descending the CMS Bridge connecting…

The Social Democratic Party has called on Nigerians to resist what it described as the Senate leadership’s opposition to a clear legislative mandate for the real-time electronic transmission of election results, warning that any retreat from reform could undermine public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, amid ongoing deliberations by the 10th Senate on amendments to the Electoral Act. In the statement titled “SDP stands with Nigerians to demand transparency and modernisation of our elections,” Aiyenugba accused the Senate leadership of…

Nigeria and Texas Tech high jumper Temitope Adeshina has been named on The Bowerman mid-indoor watch list, placing her among the top collegiate athletes this season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Bowerman is an annual award presented to the most outstanding athletes in collegiate track and field, and this season’s watch list was updated on Wednesday by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Last year, Nigerian hurdler Ezekiel Nathaniel was named among the three finalists for the prestigious 2025 Bowerman Award. This year, Adeshina is one of three freshmen included on the list, alongside South Carolina’s…