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Bayern Munich honorary president, Uli Hoeness, has claimed that Barcelona cannot afford to sign Harry Kane. Hoeness has said he expects the 32-year-old to remain with the Bundesliga giants beyond this summer. Kane netted a hat-trick as the Bavarians thrashed VfB Stuttgart 3-0 on Saturday to add the DFB-Pokal to their league title. The England striker finished the season with 61 goals. But with his contract running out in 2027, he has been linked with a possible move to Barça. “Harry Kane is the best transfer we’ve ever made,” Hoeness told Das Erste. “Bayern are a buying club not a…

The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has adopted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its sole presidential candidate ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled to hold on Monday. The announcement was made on Sunday during a press briefing at the party’s secretariat in Sokoto by Muktari Magori, former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Magori said the decision was reached after wide consultations among party leaders and stakeholders across the state in preparation for the 2027 general elections. “The essence of this press conference is to officially announce the consensus reached by members and…

Thousands of PDP members in Jigawa State on Sunday endorsed Mustapha Sule Lamido as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election, as he pledged to “rebuild Jigawa into a state that works for all.” The opposition Peoples Democratic Party conducted its governorship primary election in the state, attracting members and supporters from the 287 wards across Jigawa to Dutse, the state capital. Delegates and party faithful reportedly trooped to the venue of the exercise, held at the M-Town Centre in Dutse, for the affirmation of Lamido as the sole governorship aspirant ahead of the 2027 general election. The exercise…

St. Gallen won the Swiss Cup on Sunday for only the second time in their long history, defeating second-tier Stade Lausanne Ouchy 3-0, despite having a man sent off. Goalkeeper Lukas Watkowiak was dismissed just before half-time, but goals in the first half, second half and stoppage time saw St. Gallen claim the trophy before a packed crowd of over 30,000 at the Wankdorf Stadium in the capital Bern. St. Gallen finished runners-up in the Swiss Super League behind minnows Thun, who pulled off the exceptional feat of claiming their first title after winning the second division last season. SLO,…

Controversial rapper Ray J suffered a second round knockout loss to popular YouTuber Supa Hot Fire in a celebrity MMA boxing match. The singer, 45, took on the influencer, 35, in a co-main MMA fight at internet personality Adin Ross’ UFC Apex event in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 23. At around the 2:50 mark in the second round, the pair exchanged a few missed punches while smiling at each other. As they danced around the ring, they seemed to talk to each other and make light of the fight. As the seconds ticked down, Ray J had Supa Hot Fire…

The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Kebbi State. The announcement was made in a statement by Mr Malami’s media aide, Mohammed Doka, which was shared via the former minister’s verified Facebook page. The statement also unveiled the ADC’s three senatorial candidates. According to Mr Doka, Aminu Bande—a retired military officer and the 2023 governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)—was affirmed as the ADC senatorial candidate for Kebbi Central District. Ibrahim Mera secured the ticket for Kebbi North, and Garba Limi was…

“Divine right is an old, established principle. It means that kings have the right – ordained by God – to act in any way they wish. Human-made laws are of no consequence beside the awesome power of God, and God’s representative, namely the monarch.” – Vija Prashad, Washington Bullets, 23 (2020) Sovereignty is a complex concept in law and political science, but its primary attributes entail three inter-dependent monopolies. One is a monopoly of legitimate dispute resolution. The second is a monopoly of legitimate taxation; and the third is a monopoly of the instrumentality of legitimate violence. Students of Political…

President Bola Tinubu was presented with the certificate of return on Sunday, following his win as the All progressive Congress, APC, presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu polled 10.99 million votes to defeat his only rival, Stanley Osifo, who garnered 16,504 votes in the presidential primaries held in 8,809 wards across the country. After being announced as winner, the president spoke about the journey of democracy in Nigeria and what to expect as the elections draw close. ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, ON HIS NOMINATION AS APC PRESIDENTIAL FLAGBEARER FOR THE 2027 ELECTION DELIVERED ON SUNDAY, MAY…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State and the flag bearer of the party for the House of Representatives in Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Toyin Amuzu, has described the governorship candidate of the party, Oladipupo Adebutu, as a credible and competent leader who possesses the integrity and capacity needed to move Ogun State forward. Amuzu stressed that the PDP candidate remains one of the most experienced and prepared politicians to lead the state “at this critical period.” Recall that on Sunday, Oladipupo Adebutu emerged as the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP ahead of the 2027 governorship election…

Arsenal on Sunday became the first team in Premier League history to neither concede a penalty nor receive a red card in a single campaign, according to OptaJoe. This follows the conclusion of the 2025/26 Premier League season on Sunday evening. Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in their final match of the Premier League campaign. Two goals from Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus gave Mikel Arteta’s side the win against Palace at Selhurst Park. The Gunners have already won the Premier League this term as they finished with 85 points from 38 games. The Premier League North London club is…