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Amnesty Slams DSS Over Pressure on X to Delete Sowore’s Anti-Tinubu Post

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Amnesty International has condemned the Department of State Services for pressuring X Corp to delete activist Omoyele Sowore’s posts critical of President Tinubu. The rights body accused Nigerian authorities of censorship and abuse of power, while Sowore dismissed the DSS demand to Elon Musk as “a national disgrace” and vowed to continue his activism....

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner to reclaim US Open title and world No.1 ranking

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Carlos Alcaraz reasserted his edge over rival Jannik Sinner with a 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 win in the US Open final, capturing his second Flushing Meadows crown and sixth major overall. The 22-year-old Spaniard now leads their head-to-head 10–5, regains the world No.1 ranking, and ties Sinner 2–2 in Grand Slam titles for 2025....

Mbappé equals Thierry Henry with 51 France goals in win over Ukraine

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Kylian Mbappé scored his 51st goal for France in a 2–0 World Cup qualifying victory over Ukraine, equalling Thierry Henry’s international tally at just 26. The Real Madrid forward is now six shy of Olivier Giroud’s record 57 goals. Mbappé’s late solo strike sealed the win after Michael Olise’s early opener in Paris...

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 140 international goals as Portugal thrash Armenia.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Armenia 5–0 in Yerevan to start their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style. The 39-year-old extended his international tally to 140 goals, while João Félix netted a brace and João Cancelo also struck. The win moves Portugal top of Group F, reinforcing their Nations League-winning momentum....

Troost-Ekong hails Benjamin Fredrick after calm debut in Super Eagles’ win over Rwanda

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Nigeria’s 1–0 win over Rwanda delivered a breakout moment for 19-year-old defender Benjamin Fredrick, with veteran William Troost-Ekong calling his display “amazing.” The Brentford loanee, making his first competitive start, helped Stanley Nwabali secure a clean sheet in Uyo. The performance has ignited debate over whether he should keep his place for the South Africa clash...

Osimhen ruled out vs South Africa.

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Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes have suffered a blow with striker Victor Osimhen ruled out of Tuesday’s showdown against South Africa. The forward, who limped off in Saturday’s 1–0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, was confirmed to have suffered a shin bruise. NFF officials said he will not travel with the Super Eagles squad to Johannesburg...

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