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By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎ ‎The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), via its Referee Development Committee, has suspended three officials for poor performance. ‎ ‎Referees Mohammed B. Tuta, Ben Japhet, and Ikechukwu Taiwo have been placed on indefinite suspension following controversial decisions in recent league matches. The decision, according to a statement signed by committee secretary Ameenu Mohammed, is part of a broader initiative to restore credibility to match officiating in the NPFL. READ ALSO: NFF hails Nnadozie, Madugu after Ballon d’Or recognition ‎ ‎The most high-profile of the incidents occurred during the Matchday 8 fixture between…

By Eniola Amadu Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled that more tax hikes could be on the horizon as she works to stabilise the UK’s public finances ahead of next month’s budget. Speaking to broadcasters in Washington, DC, before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meeting, Reeves said she was considering “further measures on tax” and spending, emphasising that she would “continue to prioritise economic and fiscal stability.” The remarks come amid expectations that the 26 November budget will include new tax rises following gloomy economic forecasts and a series of reversals on welfare policy. READ ALSO: Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves…

By Eniola Amadu Britain has unveiled a sweeping package of new sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine, targeting the country’s two largest oil firms and its so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers. The latest round of measures — totalling 90 new sanctions — also extends to a major Indian refinery and four Chinese oil terminals accused of helping move Russian crude onto global markets. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the move would deal a major blow to Moscow’s war economy. READ ALSO: Britain under siege? 1,075 migrants storm channel in 24 hours “We are sending a…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Director General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Digital Force, Pharmacist Ikeagwuonwu Klinsmann, has implored President Bola Tinubu to grant a state pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as a gesture of national reconciliation and renewed hope for unity. In a statement issued from Stockholm, Sweden yesterday Klinsmann portrayed Tinubu as “a leader with a heart of gold” whose politics is steered by compassion, inclusiveness, and national unity. He argued that Kanu’s release would exemplify statesmanship and propel the President’s agenda to mend Nigeria’s ethnic and political divides.…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎ ‎As preparations ramp up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, questions are being raised about the stability of the host city lineup following remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump. ‎ ‎ The President has floated the possibility of relocating matches over what he describes as security concerns in several Democratic-run cities. ‎ ‎Speaking on Tuesday, Trump suggested that if conditions in certain U.S. cities were deemed unsafe, he would intervene directly. “If somebody is doing a bad job and if I feel there are unsafe…

By Eniola Amadu Five men who were sexually and physically abused by a paedophile priest while attending a school in Newry, County Down, are to receive more than £1.2 million in compensation, along with a written apology from the head of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The High Court settlements mark the conclusion of a long legal battle brought by the victims against the Diocese of Dromore and the board of governors at St Colman’s College. The men, who cannot be named for legal reasons, alleged that the late Fr Malachy Finegan groomed and abused them between 1972 and 1984,…

By Eniola Amadu Royal Mail has been fined £21 million by Ofcom after almost a quarter of first-class post failed to arrive on time during the 2024/25 financial year. The penalty, one of the largest ever issued by the communications watchdog, follows an investigation that found Royal Mail missed its delivery targets for both first and second-class post. Ofcom’s director of enforcement, Ian Strawhorne, said: “Millions of important letters are arriving late, and people aren’t getting what they pay for when they buy a stamp.” Royal Mail said it would “continue to work hard to deliver further sustained improvements to…

By Ismaeel Aleem The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, citing global validation from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as evidence of Nigeria’s trajectory towards unprecedented prosperity. In a statement issued on 15 October 2025 by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, CON, the APC celebrated the reforms for fostering diversification, inclusive growth, and job creation, marking a departure from Nigeria’s historical reliance on volatile oil revenues. The statement highlighted Nigeria’s robust economic performance, with Q2 2025 GDP growth reaching 4.23 per cent, surpassing the IMF’s initial 3.4 per cent forecast. The…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎In an era where loyalty is rare in football, Frenkie de Jong has once again put his heart where his boots are at FC Barcelona. The Dutch midfielder has extended his stay at the Catalan club until 2029, reinforcing his commitment to a project he believes in deeply, despite years of media speculation and financial pressure behind the scenes. ‎The 28-year-old joined Barca from Ajax in 2019 and has since endured both turbulence and triumph, including two La Liga titles and a pair of Copa del Rey wins. Through it all, De Jong has emerged as a pillar…

By Ismaeel Aleem Tension is rising between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Delta State over a controversial motion to endorse Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the APC’s sole candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. The rift highlights deepening divisions within the political landscape, with accusations of constitutional violations and unfair play. The controversy erupted following a stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba on Sunday, where Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, rallied support for Oborevwori’s second term. Addressing APC members, Nwoko declared unanimous backing from the district’s leaders and populace. “Delta North Senatorial district as a…