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Atiku Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared he will run in the 2027 presidential election. He says Nigeria must be “rescued from the intensive care unit” and promises decisive leadership. His announcement sharpens divisions within the opposition coalition and sets up a clash with southern heavyweights already preparing for the race....

PDP NEC Zones Presidency to South – Jonathan, Obi in Play for 2027

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The PDP has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, opening the door for Goodluck Jonathan and Peter Obi to emerge as frontrunners. With Atiku Abubakar’s northern bloc sidelined, the opposition party moves closer to a decisive convention in Ibadan, setting up a heavyweight contest for Nigeria’s political future....

Guardiola Defends Trafford Selection After Error in Manchester City’s Defeat by Spurs

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Pep Guardiola defended his decision to start James Trafford despite a costly mistake in Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham. The manager insisted the young goalkeeper deserved his chance and blamed the defeat on “missing the simple things.”...

PDP Governors Allege Militarisation of By-Elections, Warn Against Sabotage of November Convention

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have accused the ruling APC of militarising recent by-elections, alleging widespread irregularities, intimidation, and vote buying. They vowed to resist sabotage of their November 15 national convention while warning Nigerians to guard their votes....

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

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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....

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