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Rangers International FC have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season after securing a nervy 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City FC on a dramatic final day of the campaign. The victory in Lagos confirmed Rangers as NPFL champions for the ninth time in the club’s history, sealing another landmark achievement for one of Nigeria’s most iconic football institutions. Rangers are champions again for the ninth time (CREDIT: Rangers International FC X Page) Heading into Sunday’s decisive fixtures, Rangers led the table with 65 points, just one ahead of Rivers United FC, ensuring the title race stretched…
The Chairperson of the Niger State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Bolanle Jibogun, has raised concern over increasing cases of child abuse in the state, urging parents to pay closer attention to the safety and well-being of their children. She spoke shortly after FIDA celebrated the 2026 Children’s Day with children living with special needs at the Farid Centre in Minna. Jibogun said the group deliberately chose to celebrate with children with special needs ahead of the official Children’s Day because this year’s celebration coincides with the Sallah festivities. “We came to show that every child…
ADC women leaders endorse Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, back his candidacy at North-Central town hall Women leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from across the North Central zone have endorsed the presidential aspiration of Mohammed Hayatu-Deen (OON), describing him as the candidate best positioned to restore competence, compassion, and credibility to national leadership. The endorsement came on Saturday during the ADC North Central Townhall held in Abuja, where women stakeholders, party leaders, professionals, youth representatives, and delegates gathered to engage with the presidential aspirant ahead of Monday’s ADC presidential primaries. The women leaders said Hayatu-Deen’s message resonated deeply because it reflected a clear understanding…
The Osun State Police Command has denied allegations that its operatives shot at innocent residents playing football in the Ogo-Oluwa area of Osogbo, during an operation carried out by officers of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID on Sunday. In a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan and signed by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the Command said the operation followed a petition submitted to the Office of the Inspector-General of Police on May 2, 2026, over a viral video allegedly showing suspected members of the AYE Confraternity displaying firearms and other dangerous weapons. According to…
Veteran Kannywood actress Wasila Isma’il has died at the age of 46 after a long illness. Her former husband, Al-Amin Chiroma, confirmed her death in a social media post on Sunday. He said she died at the FOMWAN Hospital in Kaduna. The actress, who was born in Kaduna, was widely known for her roles in Hausa films and rose to prominence after starring in the 1999 film Wasila, directed by Yakubu Lere alongside Ali Nuhu. She began her acting career in 1998 with the film Jinin Masoya. In an earlier interview, she explained why the film’s title was changed from Jamila…
The Premier League ended on Sunday, with some of the teams confirming the European competitions they will play in next season. Before today, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Aston Villa had confirmed their Champions League qualification. Liverpool became the fifth team to join them, despite their 1-1 draw at home with Brentford. Bournemouth narrowly failed to qualify for the Champions League, as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham. They will play in the Europa League along with Sunderland, who beat 10-man Chelsea 2-1 at the Stadium of Light. Brighton qualify for the Europa Conference League after a 3-0…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has defended the apex bank’s return to orthodox monetary policy and warned against renewed calls for interventionist programmes, saying such measures previously distorted the institution’s balance sheet and weakened policy effectiveness. Cardoso made the remarks during the opening session of a Monetary Policy Committee workshop held on May 21, 2026, according to a statement issued by the CBN on Sunday. The statement said the governor reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to orthodox monetary policy, transparency and evidence-based decision-making, describing the ongoing reforms as critical to restoring confidence in the Nigerian economy…
Businessman and contender for the All Progressives Congress presidential ticket, Stanley Osifo, on Sunday said his defeat in the party’s primary will not deter him from working for its success in the 2027 elections, adding that “God knows better.” “I think God knows better, and God knows tomorrow,” Osifo said when he spoke exclusively to our correspondent immediately after the collation and declaration at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. He polled 16,503 votes against President Bola Tinubu’s 10,999,162 in the nationwide direct primary conducted across 8,809 wards on Saturday. Asked if he was satisfied with the outcome,…
Former England international Chris Waddle has urged Newcastle United to move decisively for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen this summer, insisting the 27-year-old is tailor-made for the Premier League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen is once again among the most coveted forwards in European football after inspiring Galatasaray to a 26th Turkish league title while also helping the club advance into the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League. Galatasaray, who signed the Nigerian for a club-record €75m last year, have reportedly placed a €100 million asking price on the striker in a bid to deter interested parties. That has…
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