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ADC Crisis Deepens: Supreme Court to Hear David Mark Appeal Against Nafiu Bala Over Party Leadership

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ADC leadership crisis Supreme Court proceedings will intensify as the apex court hears an appeal filed by David Mark against Nafiu Bala over control of the party. The case follows conflicting court rulings, INEC’s delisting of Mark as chairman, and rival protests, placing the party’s leadership structure and opposition alliances at a critical turning point....

Martinez red card row deepens as Carrick blasts Tierney after Leeds loss

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Michael Carrick tore into referee Paul Tierney after Manchester United’s 2-1 loss to Leeds, calling Lisandro Martinez’s red card one of the worst decisions he has seen. Carrick said the dismissal changed the match, questioned the VAR intervention, and warned the fallout could stretch beyond Old Trafford as United weigh an appeal before a crucial trip to Chelsea....

Liverpool PSG comeback belief grows as Slot calls on Anfield

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Liverpool’s Champions League survival now hangs on one old Anfield promise: that a crowd, an early goal and a shift in belief can change a tie fast. Arne Slot says Liverpool still believe they can overturn PSG’s 2-0 first-leg lead, while Dominik Szoboszlai insists the squad will go all in despite the French side arriving better rested....

AFCON 2027 standards rise as Motsepe tells East Africa to match Morocco

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CAF president Patrice Motsepe has turned AFCON 2027 into an early pressure test for East Africa, warning Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania that Morocco’s hosting benchmark must not drop. With infrastructure checks looming, a June 19 to July 18 tournament window set, and AFCON’s 70th anniversary approaching, the message is no longer just about pride. It is about proof....

Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach before 2026 World Cup

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Ghana have turned to experience before the 2026 World Cup, appointing Carlos Queiroz after Otto Addo’s exit and a failed AFCON 2025 qualification bid. The veteran coach arrives with four World Cup campaigns behind him, immediate authority at the Black Stars, and a schedule that leaves little room for adjustment before June’s opening game against Panama....

Military Defends Jilli Airstrike as Terror Target Amid Civilian Casualty Outrage

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Jilli airstrike civilian casualties Nigeria has sparked outrage after a military strike in Yobe State reportedly hit a civilian area, with local sources citing multiple deaths. While the Nigerian military says the target was a terrorist enclave, rights groups and political leaders are demanding an investigation, raising urgent concerns over intelligence accuracy and civilian protection in counterinsurgency operations....

Borno Attack Kills Troops as Shettima Reassures Armed Forces Amid Renewed Insurgency Threat

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Borno attack troops killed has intensified national security concerns after insurgents launched a deadly assault on Nigerian military positions in the North-East. Vice President Kashim Shettima moved to reassure the armed forces, pledging continued support. The incident exposes persistent vulnerabilities in counter-insurgency operations, raising urgent questions about troop safety, intelligence coordination, and overall battlefield readiness....

FG Cuts Vehicle Tariffs to 5%, Raises Excise on Alcohol and Tobacco in Fiscal Policy Shake-Up

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FG vehicle tariffs alcohol tobacco duties policy has shifted as the Federal Government reduces vehicle import tariffs to around 5% while increasing excise duties on alcoholic drinks and tobacco products. The adjustment, outlined in recent fiscal policy updates, signals a recalibration of revenue strategy, balancing consumer relief with targeted taxation amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic and fiscal reforms....

FG Rejects ‘Error Admission’ Claims as Tax Reform Narrative Faces Credibility Test

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FG tax reform credibility test has intensified as the Federal Government counters claims that it admitted errors in its proposed fiscal framework. Officials insist recent comments by reform leaders were misinterpreted, emphasising that ongoing adjustments reflect consultation, not failure. The controversy underscores growing concerns over policy clarity, communication gaps, and public trust in Nigeria’s tax reform agenda....

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