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Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid 2–1 in the Spanish Supercopa de España semifinal at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday, booking their place in the final where they will face Barcelona. Real Madrid took an early lead inside the opening 90 seconds, when Federico Valverde scored from a direct free kick, giving Los Blancos the advantage at the outset. Shortly after the interval, Rodrygo Goes doubled Real Madrid’s advantage, finishing a move after rec

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s rising poverty levels, warning that political infighting and competition for power are occurring alongside deepening economic hardship for millions of citizens. In a statement shared on his verified X handle on Thursday, Obi said political actors are increasingly focused on internal party contests and power struggles while the number of Nigerians living in poverty continues to rise sharply. “As w

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Ministry of Finance are working together to ensure the timely disbursement of bonuses and other financial entitlements owed to the Super Eagles players and officials for their participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the National Sports Commission (NSC) has said. The Chairman of the NSC, Shehu Dikko, made the disclosure in Abuja on Thursday, responding to reports that some players had threatened to boycott training and

Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley in their Premier League meeting at Turf Moor, with the hosts fighting back after United had taken the lead, resulting in a shared point for both sides. Burnley opened the scoring in the 13th minute through an own goal by Ayden Heaven of Manchester United, but United responded with two well-taken goals from Benjamin Sesko early in the second half to take the lead. Burnley refused to concede the game, and substitute Jaidon An

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected claims that it deliberately denied the Labour Party access codes to upload candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, citing unresolved leadership disputes and ongoing court cases. The clarification was contained in a press statement released on Wednesday by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Esa-Messi, on behalf of the Commission. INEC was respondin

Interim Manchester United head coach Darren Fletcher has revealed that he consulted former manager Sir Alex Ferguson before accepting the role following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim on Monday. Fletcher, 41, is set to take charge of Wednesday’s Premier League away match against Burnley and could also remain in charge for Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion. Speaking to reporters, Fletcher said he felt it was important to seek Ferguson’s approval bef

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains alive, strong, and resilient, dismissing speculation about the party’s decline, as he received members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Abuja. Jonathan made the remarks on Tuesday during a consultative meeting with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki–led NWC at his private office in the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory. Addressing the delegation, Jonathan said the PDP r

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has implemented a minor cabinet reshuffle, making key changes to his executive team as part of ongoing efforts to reposition governance and improve administrative performance. In a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo was relieved of her position as Secretary to the State Government with immediate effect. In her place, Makinde appointed Professor Musiba

Leeds United and Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw in their Premier League meeting at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon, with both sides sharing the points in a closely contested fixture. Leeds took the lead in the 62nd minute through Brenden Aaronson, who finished a well-worked move, before Manchester United levelled three minutes later when Matheus Cunha converted a pass from substitute Joshua Zirkzee. The result maintained Leeds’ unbeaten league run and saw Manchester

Federal Capital Territory Minister and former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has warned that his political future could be severely damaged if Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara secures a second term in office, a statement that underlines ongoing tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing supporters and stakeholders in Okrika Local Government Area on Saturday, Wike said a clear political choice has already been made regarding support for President Bola T

The African Democratic Congress has raised strong objections to President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the cancellation of what it described as legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, warning that the move undermines constitutional provisions on revenue sharing. In a statement issued on Saturday via X by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said it was “deeply alarmed” by the presid

The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a proposed N1.85 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, describing it as a roadmap for recovery, stability and long-term development across the state. The approval was granted on Friday, January 2, 2026, during the first EXCO meeting of the year held at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The meeting was presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, in att

Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Wales international Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur in what the club described as a record transfer. The 24-year-old forward has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Eagles and will wear the No. 11 shirt at Selhurst Park. Johnson is eligible to make his Crystal Palace debut against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon. Johnson arrives at Palace with a strong scoring record across domestic and Eur

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has faulted Nigeria’s new tax direction, warning that economic recovery cannot be achieved by placing heavier burdens on citizens already struggling to survive. In a statement shared on his official X handle on Friday, Obi argued that meaningful development is built on trust, transparency and national consensus, not policies that deepen hardship. Drawing from his engagements with global leaders, he said soci

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has completed its statutory transition into the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), unveiling a new institutional logo to mark the formal establishment of the restructured national revenue authority. The change took effect following the enactment of the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act, 2025 , which was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in June 2025 and officially took effect at the start of the new fiscal year. The unveili

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is facing increasing pressure on his position at Stamford Bridge after a run of inconsistent results that has left the club outside the top four in the Premier League. Sources report that Chelsea have managed only one win in their past seven league matches, a sequence that has raised concerns within the club about their performance this season. Internal tensions have been noted following recent results, including a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth tha

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the provisional list of candidates for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, but the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was absent from the compilation released on Monday at the electoral body’s headquarters in Ado-Ekiti. Among the names displayed were contenders from 12 political parties, including the incumbent governor from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and nominees of sev

Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Monday afternoon, plunging much of the country into near-total darkness and leaving power supply at critically low levels nationwide. The system failure occurred around midday on Monday, and by early evening had reduced distribution load to a fraction of normal operating levels, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in the country’s power infrastructure. Data from electricity distribution companies showed that only the Ibadan

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has pushed back against concerns that the newly signed tax laws will worsen conditions for Nigeria’s aviation industry, insisting that the reforms are designed to ease costs for airlines rather than deepen their challenges. In a statement issued on Monday via his verified X handle on behalf of the Committee, Oyedele acknowledged that airlines are under pressure from multiple taxes, levies

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year schedule, ahead of an official engagement in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement released on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was disclosed that the President left the country on December 28 and will proceed to Abu Dhabi in early January to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit. According to the statement, Preside