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By Boluwatife Kehinde With only hours to go before the start of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Nigeria’s sprint hurdler and former world champion, Tobi Amusan, publicly criticised the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) over what she described as the poor and unprofessional treatment of athletes. Amusan, who led a 15-athlete Nigerian contingent to the championships running from 13 to 21 September, expressed her displeasure in a Snapchat video, lamenting the quality and packaging of the kits provided. She noted that while other countries presented their athletes with full gear packed neatly in branded suitcases, Nigerian competitors received…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Kebbi State All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly caucus has dismissed allegations by former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, accusing Governor Nasir Idris and other party stakeholders of importing thugs and engaging in illegal arms deals. The caucus labelled the claims as false and politically motivated, aimed at destabilising the state’s peace. Malami, who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the APC, has been in the spotlight following an attack on his convoy in Birnin Kebbi on September 1, 2025. READ ALSO: Osun APC executives sue over local government tenure dispute In…

Malami, who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the APC, has been in the spotlight following an attack on his convoy in Birnin Kebbi on September 1, 2025.

By Eniola Amadu Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel has dissolved parliament and scheduled fresh elections for March 5, 2026, after a week of violent unrest that left more than 50 people dead and paved the way for the country’s first female prime minister. In a late-night statement on Friday, Paudel announced that former Chief Justice Sushila Karki would lead an interim government following the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, who stepped down under pressure from escalating anti-corruption protests spearheaded by young demonstrators. The president said he had “dissolved the House of Representatives” and set a date for new elections.…

By: Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has shed light on the decision to part ways with goalkeeper André Onana, who has joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan after a difficult spell at Old Trafford. ‎Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby against Manchester City, Amorim admitted the club felt a change was necessary in the goalkeeping department. ‎“Onana did great at Inter, but as a club, now we needed a change,” Amorim explained. “Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why. Performance, the moment, and even bad luck in some situations worked against him. I…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has appointed Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe as the Director-General and Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday in Osogbo. This move, according to the statement, reaffirms Osun’s dedication to advancing its pioneering role in climate governance and innovative renewable energy practices across Nigeria’s South-West region. READ ALSO: Adeleke applauds Tinubu, security agencies on Ansaru terrorist arrests Professor Obuaku-Igwe, a prominent figure in environmental policy, has been instrumental in crafting Osun’s robust climate governance structure. Her contributions…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Prominent activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has defiantly rejected a letter from the Department of State Services (DSS) demanding the deletion of his social media posts criticising President Bola Tinubu. In a strongly worded response addressed to the DSS Director General Oluwatosin Ajayi, Sowore accused the agency of unlawful overreach and acting as a proxy for the president, vowing to continue his advocacy for accountability. The DSS letter, delivered discreetly to Sowore’s attorneys’ office and addressed to Abubakar Marshal, labelled Sowore’s tweets and Facebook posts as “criminal, false, and…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has confirmed that Altay Bayındır will once again start in goal for Sunday’s Premier League showdown against Manchester City, extending his run at the heart of United’s defence ahead of new arrival Senne Lammens. ‎Bayındır, 27, has featured in all three Premier League matches so far in the 2025/26 season, conceding four goals, keeping no clean sheets, and making five saves. Despite a mixed start to life in the English top flight, Amorim insists the goalkeeper has earned his place and will continue as first choice for the big matches. READ ALSO: Garnacho told…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is poised to make his much-anticipated return to action in next week’s UEFA Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. ‎ The Nigerian forward has been sidelined with an ankle injury picked up during international duty but is now closing in on full fitness. ‎Reports in Turkey suggest that manager Okan Buruk and the medical staff have opted against risking Osimhen in the upcoming league fixture away to Eyüpspor, instead keeping him fresh for the European showdown. READ ALSO: “I always fear sending Osimhen on international duty” – Galatasaray Boss According to Fanatik, the club believes…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has described her historic nomination for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or as nothing short of a miracle. ‎In an interview with BBC Sport, the 24-year-old shot-stopper expressed her delight at being recognised on the global stage. “It is a miracle for me. It shows that all the hard work, dedication, and everything I’ve been doing in the past has been worth it,” Nnadozie said. READ ALSO: Again, Chiamaka Nnadozie scoops CAF Best Goalkeeper award ‎Her inclusion on the prestigious shortlist marks a landmark moment as she becomes the first African goalkeeper ever to…