Labour Party Sets May 23 for Presidential Primaries, Approves Internal Reforms

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential primaries for the 2027 general elections will be held on May 23, 2026, as part of the party’s approved electoral timetable. The decision was confirmed in a communiqué following a meeting of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja, which was observed by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission. […]

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Senegal to Appeal AFCON Title Stripping at CAS

The Senegal national football team has announced plans to challenge the decision of the Confederation of African Football that stripped them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, following their controversial walk-off in the final against Morocco national football team. In a statement, the Senegalese Football Federation condemned the ruling as “unjust, unprecedented, and unacceptable,” claiming it “brings African football […]

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Guardiola: Manchester City Still a “Work in Progress” After Champions League Exit

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that his squad remains a work in progress following their UEFA Champions League elimination by Real Madrid for the third consecutive season. City suffered a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice against a 10-man City side after captain Bernardo Silva was sent off early for handling a goal-bound effort. Much of the damage […]

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CAF Awards 2025 AFCON Title to Morocco After Senegal Walk-Off Controversy

In a dramatic and unprecedented ruling, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco national football team the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following the post-final forfeiture of Senegal national football team. The decision stems from events in Rabat, where Senegal walked off the pitch in protest against a late penalty awarded to Morocco. The […]

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Iranian Missile Hits Near Al Minhad Air Base Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

An Iranian missile has struck near Al Minhad Air Base, a key installation hosting forces from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, as tensions continue to escalate across the Gulf region. The projectile reportedly hit a road just outside the base, causing a small fire and minor damage near an accommodation block and medical centre. No casualties were recorded, […]

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Arsenal Cruise Into UCL Quarter-Finals as Eze Shines Against Leverkusen

Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a convincing 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the last-16 second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Inspired by a stunning strike from Eberechi Eze, Mikel Arteta’s side delivered an impressive performance to secure a 3-1 aggregate win. Often criticised for grinding out results this season, Arsenal showcased attacking quality […]

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Benin Traditional Council Summons TikToker Peller Over Palace Breach

The Benin Traditional Council has directed TikTok influencer Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, to appear before relevant authorities over his unauthorised access to the Oba’s Palace. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the council confirmed that the influencer entered the palace without prior approval, an action it said led to public embarrassment and prompted a formal investigation. […]

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Macron Rejects Trump’s Call for Immediate Role in Hormuz Security

French President Emmanuel Macron has said France will not take part in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing hostilities, pushing back against calls from Donald Trump for support. Speaking after a defence council meeting, Macron stated that while France could assist in escorting vessels through the strategic waterway, such involvement would only be considered once tensions in the […]

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