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Kevin Durant Wants to Be Considered for Team USA in 2028 Olympics

Noble Onyeagoro
Kevin Durant, at nearly 40, expressed his desire to be considered for the 2028 Team USA basketball roster. Despite his age, Durant says he has a deep love for Team USA and is motivated to earn his spot, understanding the competition will be fierce as new stars emerge before the games in Los Angeles....

Benjamin Sesko’s Second-Half Goal Keeps Manchester United Unbeaten in 1-0 Win Over Everton

Noble Onyeagoro
Benjamin Sesko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for Manchester United over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The goal kept interim manager Michael Carrick unbeaten as United held firm against a physical Everton side. The Red Devils now sit in fourth place with 48 points, three ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool....

Edo Dominates Women’s Weightlifting Event at 2nd Niger Delta Games

Noble Onyeagoro
Edo State delivered a dominant performance in the women’s weightlifting event at the 2nd Niger Delta Games, claiming all six available gold medals. The hosts were led by Esther Adebola and Beauty Akpore, while Akwa Ibom topped the men’s division, with Felix Iniobong securing two golds in the 60kg category....

El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Unlawful Search of Abuja Residence

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a ₦1bn fundamental rights enforcement suit against the ICPC, alleging that a search warrant used to invade his Abuja residence was defective and unconstitutional. The suit challenges the validity of the warrant and seeks damages for alleged violations of privacy, dignity, and personal liberty....

Tinubu Approves ₦2.8tn GenCo Debt After Audit Slashes ₦6tn Claim

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President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦2.8tn as the Federal Government’s verified electricity subsidy liability to power generation companies, following a tripartite audit that cut operators’ ₦6tn claim by more than half. The decision includes conditions on gas debt settlement and infrastructure reinvestment as authorities seek to stabilise Nigeria’s power sector liquidity crisis....

APC Defends Wike’s Cross-Party Campaigning as Constitutional Right After FCT Polls

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The All Progressives Congress has defended the role of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in supporting APC candidates during the area council elections, describing his actions as an exercise of constitutional liberty. The defence follows criticism over cross-party alignment and renewed debate on political loyalty within Nigeria’s multi-party system....

Wike: ‘Corn and Groundnut Campaigns Can’t Deceive Nigerians’ After FCT Polls

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the FCT elections exposed what he described as “hypocrisy” among politicians who engage in symbolic roadside campaigns to mislead voters. His remarks followed the All Progressives Congress’ victories in five of the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory....

FCT Poll Fallout: Obidient Movement Rejects AMAC Result, Alleges Agent Killing

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The Obidient Movement has rejected the outcome of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election, describing the process as a “brazen assault” on democracy and alleging the killing of one of its polling agents. The protest follows low turnout in the FCT polls and renewed scrutiny of electoral integrity safeguards....

Electoral Act 2026: Senate Leader Defends 24-Hour Assent as Clause 60 Debate Intensifies

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The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 within 24 hours of its passage, describing the process as collaborative and consultative. His remarks come amid sustained criticism from civil society groups over Clause 60, which makes electronic transmission of results optional rather than mandatory....

Morocco in Talks With Xavi Hernández After Regragui Exit

Noble Onyeagoro
Morocco Xavi talks have begun as the Royal Moroccan Football Federation negotiates with the former Barcelona coach to replace Walid Regragui. The move follows Morocco’s failure to win the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, with officials reportedly keen to appoint a high-profile figure ahead of the next FIFA World Cup....

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