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‎By: Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Kanyinsola Ajayi has etched his name into Nigerian athletics history by becoming the nation’s first men’s 100m finalist at the World Championships since Olusoji Fasuba’s appearance in 2007. ‎The 21-year-old sprinter announced himself on the global stage in Tokyo with a blistering run in the heats, clocking a massive personal best of 9.88 seconds. His performance, just a fraction behind South Africa’s Gift Leotlela who won in 9.87s, not only underlined his exceptional potential but also set a new mark as the fastest time ever by a Nigerian athlete at the World Championships. READ ALSO: AFN dismisses…

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‎‎In a video posted online, Amusan lamented the treatment of Nigerian athletes compared to their counterparts from other nations.

By Ismaeel Aleem Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja, has revealed that ex-governor Yahaya Bello assured him of succession for four years, only to withdraw support on the eve of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in 2023, paving the way for Usman Ododo’s emergence as the party’s candidate. Onoja, who now serves as a board member of the South-East Development Commission, shared the details during an interview on the MIC ON Podcast released on Saturday. He recounted his journey from Chief of Staff to Bello’s deputy, highlighting how his former principal repeatedly encouraged him to prepare for…

By Eniola Amadu Thousands of protesters marched through central London on Saturday in a rally organised by anti-immigrant and anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, drawing a significant police presence and counter-protests from anti-racism groups. By midday, large crowds carrying England’s red-and-white St George’s Cross and the Union Jack filled streets south of the River Thames before moving towards Westminster, the seat of the UK parliament. Some attendees also carried American and Israeli flags and wore red “Make America Great Again” hats associated with U.S. President Donald Trump. Placards reading “send them home” and chants directed against Prime Minister Keir Starmer were…

By Eniola Amadu Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, delivered an emotional address on Friday in which she thanked first responders, colleagues and political leaders for their support following her husband’s death in Utah. Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday during a public event at Utah Valley University in Orem. Authorities said the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, surrendered to police the following night and remains in custody. In a livestream broadcast from Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, Mrs. Kirk spoke beside her late husband’s…

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.…