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By Ismaeel Aleem The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared confidence in securing victory in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that President Bola Tinubu’s achievements would overshadow any strategies employed by the opposition. Bala Ibrahim, APC’s Director of Publicity, made the statement in Abuja while reacting to recent political consultations by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Ibrahim dismissed Obi’s latest engagements with political leaders, saying: “There is nothing new Obi is doing that he didn’t do in 2023 when he was defeated.” READ ALSO: Kwankwaso sets conditions for possible NNPP-APC merger He noted that Obi had previously courted…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel etched his name into the record books after winning bronze in the men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships, following the dramatic disqualification of American favourite Rai Benjamin. The 21-year-old stormed to a time of 47.11 seconds, a blistering performance that not only secured third place but also set a new Nigerian national record. His feat makes him the country’s first-ever medallist in the 400m hurdles at the global stage. Athletics platform Making of Champions confirmed the development in a post on X, writing: “Huge drama in Tokyo! Rai Benjamin has been disqualified…

By: Boluwatife Kehinde  The draw for the revamped UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) group stage has been concluded, setting up a string of high-profile encounters for Europe’s elite clubs. England’s representatives—Arsenal, Chelsea, and debutants Manchester United—now know the challenges that await them on the continental stage. Making their first-ever appearance in the competition, Manchester United face a daunting task. Marc Skinner’s side has been placed in a formidable group featuring record champions Lyon, German heavyweights Wolfsburg, French giants Paris Saint-Germain, Italy’s Juventus, Norway’s Valarenga, and Spain’s Atletico Madrid. READ ALSO: Chelsea fall to Bayern in Champions League opener The draw hands…

Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎‎Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have suffered a sharp decline in the latest FIBA World Rankings, dropping 11 places to 53rd globally. The update, released by the sport’s world governing body, reflects the outcome of this summer’s international competitions, including the AfroBasket 2025 tournament in Angola. ‎D’Tigers entered the rankings update with 297.8 points in March but now stand at 248.7, making them one of the biggest fallers alongside Morocco, Tunisia, Virgin Islands and Kosovo. On the continental ladder, the 2015 African champions slipped from sixth to eighth.‎ READ ALSO: How D’Tigress won 7th FIBA AfroBasket title, bagged national…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped out of Africa’s top five in the latest FIFA World Ranking, slipping one place to 45th in the world. Despite the setback, the three-time African champions remain above South Africa, who sit 55th on the global ladder. ‎ ‎The decline follows Nigeria’s underwhelming showing during the recent international window, which dented their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. ‎ ‎The Super Eagles edged Rwanda narrowly in Uyo but faltered against South Africa, settling for a draw that cost them vital points in both their World Cup campaign and continental standing. ‎ ‎This…

‎In her own message on Wednesday via X, Ebi reflected on her career, stating

The Saudi official acknowledged the delicate balance of Riyadh’s relationships, stressing that ties with India — also a nuclear power — remain “more robust than ever” and that the kingdom seeks peace across the region.

China claims Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to seize it.

Trump made a similar pledge to classify Antifa as a terrorist organisation in 2020, during nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd.

The Taliban has repeatedly voiced concerns about pornography and online interactions between men and women, framing its latest action as part of a broader morality drive.