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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…

By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC), under the leadership of Nafiu Bala Gombe, has strongly criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for holding what it describes as an “illegitimate” meeting with purported ADC stakeholders in Adamawa State. The faction labelled the gathering a politically motivated “sham” aimed at creating a false impression of legitimacy and support. In a statement released yesterday by Dr. Christopher Okechukwu, the Director of Media and Public Affairs for the ADC faction, expressed the party’s disapproval, asserting that the meeting lacked the endorsement of the ADC’s national leadership and did not reflect the party’s…

By Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Sweden have sacked head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson after a third consecutive defeat in World Cup qualifying marking the first time in the country’s history that a national team manager has been dismissed mid-campaign. ‎The decision, announced by the Swedish Football Association on Tuesday, follows a 1-0 home loss to Kosovo in Gothenburg that leaves Sweden bottom of Group B and in serious danger of missing the 2026 World Cup. ‎Kosovo’s winning goal came from Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani, and despite Sweden starting Premier League duo Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak up front, the hosts failed to…

By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s National Assembly regarding proposed amendments to the Electoral Act that could see the 2027 general elections moved forward to November 2026. The party argues that such a change risks plunging the country into a perpetual electioneering cycle, undermining effective governance and development. In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC expressed concerns that advancing the election date would drastically reduce the time available for governance. “By cutting the current political calendar by six months, the proposal threatens to push…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Kaduna State caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria’s House of Representatives suffered a significant setback on Tuesday when three members defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, announced during plenary, further erodes the opposition’s foothold in the state, where the APC has been steadily consolidating power. The defectors Abdulkarim Ahmed (Kaduna South Federal Constituency), Aliyu Mustapha (Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency), and Sadiq Ango-Abdullahi (Sabon Gari Federal Constituency) submitted separate resignation letters from the PDP, which were read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu also participated in the proceedings, with…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed defections from its ranks as driven by personal ambition rather than substantive grievances. In an interview with journalists in Yola, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Dogo Victor, asserted that those leaving the PDP are motivated by self-interest, urging the public to disregard their stated reasons. Speaking to the Correspondents Chapel of the Adamawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Victor addressed recent high-profile exits, including that of former Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth in June and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar,…

Osimhen doubled the lead in the 38th minute, again assisted by Chukwueze, showing excellent movement and a cool finish. His third came shortly after the restart—clinching his hat-trick in the 51st minute with a composed strike to put the game out of reach.

The agreement, reached last month, replaces the contentious Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act, which had sparked widespread opposition from political parties, victims’ groups, and the Irish government.

By Eniola Amadu Public services in Wales could face severe funding cuts if Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford fails to win cross-party support for the Welsh government’s £27bn budget, which he begins publishing on Tuesday. The budget sets out spending plans for 2026–27, covering vital services from hospitals to waste collection. While the Labour government will present the proposals, it lacks the votes in the Senedd to pass them without help from other parties. A pending by-election in Caerphilly could make the task even more challenging. If Labour loses the seat, it would weaken its already fragile position, leaving the party…