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By Eniola Amadu  The United States has refused to grant visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of other Palestinian officials, preventing them from travelling to New York for next month’s United Nations General Assembly. At the assembly, several U.S. allies are expected to formally recognise Palestine as a state. A State Department official confirmed yesterday that visas would be denied or revoked for Abbas and about 80 members of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO). READ ALSO: Trump revokes secret service protection for Kamala Harris Abbas had been slated to address the General Assembly…

By Eniola Amadu  Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, prompting a nationwide manhunt for the gunman. The Prosecutor General’s Office said the attacker fired multiple shots, killing Parubiy instantly before fleeing the scene. He was 54. READ ALSO: Russia accuses Ukraine of nuclear plant drone strike Parubiy, who served as parliamentary speaker from 2016 to 2019 and earlier as secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, was a prominent leader of the 2013–14 Euromaidan protests that pushed Ukraine closer to the European Union. He also played a key role…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Oyo State Government has denied allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration secured a fresh N300 billion loan, describing the claims as “mischievous” and “reckless.” In a statement signed by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser on Media to the governor, the government clarified that no new loan was taken. Instead, the Oyo State House of Assembly approved N149 billion for refinancing existing debts, replacing older, costlier loans with more favourable terms to ease repayment burdens and N151 billion for infrastructure investments and contractor financing. READ ALSO: #300bn loan: Oyo assembly lawmakers slam APC’s…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted claims that he has abandoned ambitions to contest the 2027 Nigerian presidential election, labelling such reports as false and misleading. His cousin, Azibaola Robert, clarified on his verified Facebook page that Jonathan has not ruled out a potential run, dismissing speculations attributed to a non-existent aide. “The story is completely false. Former President Jonathan never said he would not contest in 2027,” Robert stated, adding that while Jonathan has not formally declared his candidacy, he remains open to the possibility. READ ALSO: ADC criticises PDP’s 2027 zoning as tactic to lure Obi,…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Stanley Nwabali has been named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite lingering doubts over his fitness. The Super Eagles will face Rwanda and South Africa in early September, with the Nigerian Football Federation unveiling the squad on Thursday. READ ALSO: Stanley Nwabali suffers injury ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers Nwabali, who impressed during the Africa Cup of Nations, is joined in goal by Adeleye Adebayo and Amas Obasogie, strengthening the team’s defensive depth. In attack, forwards such as Christantus Uche — recently linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers — and Tolu Arokodare…

By Eniola Amadu  Thailand’s Constitutional Court has sacked Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office over ethics violations after a year in power. The Thailand’s youngest prime minister, Paetongtarn, becomes the sixth prime minister from, or supported by, the billionaire Shinawatra family to be ousted by the military or judiciary in a turbulent two-decade struggle for power between Thailand’s rival elites READ ALSO: Thailand closes borders with Cambodia amid escalating tensions The court, in its ruling, revealed the young prime minister violated ethics during a June phone call that was leaked, during which she appeared to bow to Cambodia’s former leader Hun…

By Ismaeel Aleem Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s (FG) dedication to harnessing the socio-economic potential of Nigeria’s geo-heritage sites through strategic collaboration with stakeholders, particularly state governments. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the UNESCO International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGGP) Nigeria National Committee (NNC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday, Shettima emphasised the untapped opportunities in Nigeria’s geological assets. Led by Aminu Abdullahi Isyaku, the UNESCO IGGP delegation sought federal support to develop a comprehensive inventory of Nigeria’s geo-heritage sites, map these locations, and complete ongoing geoscience projects. READ ALSO: Shettima lauds Zenith Bank’s legacy…

By Eniola Amadu  The White House has appointed Jim O’Neill, a deputy to Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., as acting head of the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The move comes amid escalating controversy over the attempted removal of CDC Director Susan Monarez, who insists she remains in office unless dismissed directly by President Donald Trump. A White House official confirmed O’Neill’s appointment describing it as a temporary step that gives Kennedy a close ally in his push to reshape U.S. vaccine policy. READ ALSO: Democrat flips Iowa Senate seat, defeats Trump-aligned republican Unlike Monarez, O’Neill has no…

By Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Nigeria’s Under-20 women’s national team, known as the Falconets, has intensified its preparations in advance of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda scheduled for September. ‎ ‎Following a commendable performance in the previous edition in 2024, where the team advanced to the Round of 16, Head Coach Moses Aduku has expressed confidence in the squad’s preparedness as they aim to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. ‎‎Aduku acknowledged that the initial week of training camp posed challenges due to the players’ return from the off-season. ‎ ‎“So…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎‎In a significant turn of events in the world of football, former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has parted ways with Turkish club Fenerbahce. ‎This decision comes on the heels of a disappointing performance in the UEFA Champions League, where the team was unable to secure a coveted place in the 2025/26 tournament. READ ALSO: Mourinho handed three-match ban for nose grab incident ‎The final straw for Mourinho and the club appeared to be a crushing defeat against Benfica, a dominant force in Portuguese football. This loss in the critical second leg of their Champions League qualifier not…