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Bayern Munich Beat Stuttgart 2–1 to Lift Beckenbauer German Super Cup

Bayern Munich claimed the renamed Franz Beckenbauer German Super Cup with a 2–1 victory over Stuttgart. Harry Kane opened the scoring, while Luis Díaz doubled the lead before Jamie Leweling’s late strike gave Stuttgart hope. The triumph marks Bayern’s 10th Super Cup title and their first under the tournament’s new name, honouring the late football legend.

Arsenal Silence Old Trafford: Calafiori’s Header Sinks Manchester United in Premier League Opener

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Arsenal kicked off the 2025/26 Premier League with a defiant 1–0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori punished a costly goalkeeping blunder, and the Gunners’ defensive discipline shut down United’s new-look attack. Despite defeat, Ruben Amorim’s side showed flickers of revival, leaving a bitter taste but cautious optimism for United fans.

AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon 99–90 to Seal Quarter-Final Spot

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Nigeria’s D’Tigers overpowered Cameroon 99–90 in a thrilling AfroBasket 2025 Group B decider in Luanda, Angola. Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie and Caleb Agada led Nigeria’s charge as the team closed group play unbeaten (3-0). The win sends D’Tigers straight into the quarter-finals, underlining their quest for a second AfroBasket crown.

Alex Otti Backs INEC, Hails Nenadi Usman as Authentic Labour Party Chair

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Abia State Governor Alex Otti has praised INEC for recognising Senator Nenadi Usman as the authentic national chairman of the Labour Party. Otti described the decision as long overdue, saying it restores order and cohesion in the party. His endorsement sharpens the divide between the Usman and Abure factions locked in a bitter leadership battle.

Labour Party Crisis: Abure Faction Insists on Legitimacy as INEC Declares Tenure Expired

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The Labour Party leadership crisis deepened as Julius Abure’s faction rejected claims by INEC that his tenure as National Chairman has expired. INEC told a Federal High Court that Abure lacks authority to nominate candidates for recent by-elections. Abure’s camp insists the court ruling was misinterpreted and that he remains the party’s legitimate leader.

APC Alleges Violence, Demands Cancellation of Kano By-Elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Kaura-Namoda South State Assembly bye-election in Zamfara inconclusive. Returning Officer Prof. Lawal Sa’adu cited irregularities in five polling units, where the number of collected Permanent Voter Cards exceeded the margin between APC and PDP. INEC says a rerun will be scheduled in due course.

APGA Wins Anambra South Senatorial and Onitsha North 1 Constituency Bye-Elections

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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has won the Anambra South senatorial and Onitsha North 1 constituency bye-elections. Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu clinched the senatorial seat with over 90,000 votes, while Barrister Ifeoma Azikiwe emerged victorious in Onitsha North. The results mark APGA’s rising strength amid tensions and sporadic violence in parts of the state.

APC Alleges Violence, Demands Cancellation of Kano By-Elections

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the Kano State bye-elections in Shanono/Bagwai and Ghari constituencies. APC alleged widespread violence, ballot snatching, and voter intimidation, warning that proceeding with the exercise under such conditions undermines democracy and sets a dangerous precedent.

APC Sweeps Kaduna Bye-Elections: Chikun/Kajuru, Zaria Kewaye, Basawa

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has swept all three bye-elections in Kaduna State, securing victories in Chikun/Kajuru, Zaria Kewaye, and Basawa constituencies. The result marks APC’s first-ever win in Chikun/Kajuru, a traditional PDP stronghold since 1999. The ruling party’s decisive victories consolidate its dominance across the Zaria zone and reshape Kaduna’s political landscape.

APC Wins Ghari/Tsanyawa Kano Supplementary Poll with Narrow Margin

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ghari/Tsanyawa supplementary election in Kano State. APC candidate Garba Gwarmai secured 31,472 votes to defeat Yusuf Maigado of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who polled 27,931. The re-run was declared after the initial poll was ruled inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission.