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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.…

By: Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has shed light on the decision to part ways with goalkeeper André Onana, who has joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan after a difficult spell at Old Trafford. ‎Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby against Manchester City, Amorim admitted the club felt a change was necessary in the goalkeeping department. ‎“Onana did great at Inter, but as a club, now we needed a change,” Amorim explained. “Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why. Performance, the moment, and even bad luck in some situations worked against him. I…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has appointed Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe as the Director-General and Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday in Osogbo. This move, according to the statement, reaffirms Osun’s dedication to advancing its pioneering role in climate governance and innovative renewable energy practices across Nigeria’s South-West region. READ ALSO: Adeleke applauds Tinubu, security agencies on Ansaru terrorist arrests Professor Obuaku-Igwe, a prominent figure in environmental policy, has been instrumental in crafting Osun’s robust climate governance structure. Her contributions…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Prominent activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has defiantly rejected a letter from the Department of State Services (DSS) demanding the deletion of his social media posts criticising President Bola Tinubu. In a strongly worded response addressed to the DSS Director General Oluwatosin Ajayi, Sowore accused the agency of unlawful overreach and acting as a proxy for the president, vowing to continue his advocacy for accountability. The DSS letter, delivered discreetly to Sowore’s attorneys’ office and addressed to Abubakar Marshal, labelled Sowore’s tweets and Facebook posts as “criminal, false, and…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has confirmed that Altay Bayındır will once again start in goal for Sunday’s Premier League showdown against Manchester City, extending his run at the heart of United’s defence ahead of new arrival Senne Lammens. ‎Bayındır, 27, has featured in all three Premier League matches so far in the 2025/26 season, conceding four goals, keeping no clean sheets, and making five saves. Despite a mixed start to life in the English top flight, Amorim insists the goalkeeper has earned his place and will continue as first choice for the big matches. READ ALSO: Garnacho told…