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Real Madrid players have expressed full support for manager Xabi Alonso following the club’s 2–1 defeat to Manchester City in their UEFA Champions League group-stage fixture on Wednesday. The result continued a difficult run for the team in both domestic and European competitions. Manchester City overturned Madrid’s early lead, with Rodrygo scoring in the first half before goals from City’s attacking line shifted the momentum. Despite the loss, Madrid recorded periods of poss

CKay’s “Love Nwantiti (ah ah ah)” has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, confirming the track’s enduring global reach and further cementing its status as a modern Afrobeats classic. Originally released in 2019 on his EP CKay the First, the record gained international momentum following a viral resurgence on social-media platforms and a series of remixes. According to current data, the milestone makes CKay the first Nigerian solo artist to reach one billion S

Senator Iyiola Omisore has publicly endorsed the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, reiterating his support during an interview on TVC’s program “Politics Tonight.” In the broadcast, Omisore stated, “I believe that supporting a consensus candidate is in the best interest of Osun State and will strengthen the party’s unity going into the next election.” The endorsement comes shortly after the APC gover

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his directive that ministers and other top government officials must obtain presidential clearance before they can be provided with police escorts, as part of a broader effort to reassign police personnel to frontline security duties and strengthen law-enforcement capacity nationwide. At the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasised that the long-standing practice of assigning regular police off

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has officially emerged as the governorship candidate of Accord Party for the 2026 elections following the party’s primary held on Wednesday in Osogbo. The exercise was conducted after a thorough screening process earlier in the day, during which Adeleke was cleared by the party’s national screening committee to contest under the Accord banner. The screening committee, chaired by Ibe Thankgod, confirmed that Adeleke met all the requiremen

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) over allegations including terrorism financing, money laundering, and improper management of recovered assets. The agency said that the former minister was unable to satisfy the bail conditions earlier granted to him, prompting the decision to keep him in custody while investigations continue. According to the EFCC, the probe

Liverpool secured a 1‑0 UEFA Champions League victory against Inter Milan without Mohamed Salah in the starting lineup. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty following a foul by Alessandro Bastoni on substitute Florian Wirtz, confirmed via VAR. Earlier in the match, Ibrahima Konaté had a header ruled out for handball after a VAR review. Liverpool maintained control for large portions of the game, registering 58% possession and

Atalanta defeated Chelsea 2‑1 in their UEFA Champions League group‑phase match on Tuesday night. Chelsea took the lead in the 25th minute when João Pedro met a low cross from Reece James at the near post and finished between the goalkeeper’s legs. After halftime, Atalanta stepped up their intensity. In the 55th minute, Gianluca Scamacca headed in an equalizer, following a precise assist from Charles De Ketelaere. Seven minutes before full‑time, De Ketelaere delivered the dec

Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has reiterated that, while the abduction of schoolchildren is condemnable, it is a “lesser evil” compared with the killing of soldiers, remarks that have renewed controversy amid a spate of mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria. In a recent interview with the BBC, excerpts of which were carried by several national outlets; Gumi said that, although kidnapping is “evil and unacceptable,” it is not as grievous as murder and that “not all evils are of th

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State yesterday formally announced his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He described the move as a necessary step to align his administration with what he called “full support” for the federal government under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We can’t support Mr President if we don’t fully identify with him; not backyard support,” F

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has criticised what he described as an excessive and heavily armed security detail surrounding Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, prompting renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s security-resource allocation and public-interest priorities. The remarks were made during the 20th edition of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Awards in Lagos on Tuesday. Soyinka recounted observing what he initially thought was a film set at a hotel in Ikoy

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally joined Accord Party (AC), days after officially resigning from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Government House in Osogbo on Tuesday, attended by national and state leaders of Accord Party. In a post on his verified X handle, the governor declared: “Today, we unveiled the Accord Party, our new platform for the good people of Osun State. From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Centr

Wizkid and Asake have confirmed they are collaborating on a joint project titled REAL (Vol. 1), set for release this December. The announcement was made during their appearance on Apple Music Radio, where both artistes described the undertaking as a body of work for “the people. The joint EP marks a formal merging of Wizkid; a globally recognised name in Afrobeats, and Asake, a major figure in the Nigerian music scene whose blend of street-pop and Afrobeats has drawn wide acc

William Troost‑Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, drawing a close to a decade-long career with Super Eagles. The defender released a heartfelt statement via his social media accounts, describing his time in green and white as the greatest privilege of his life. He made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2015, shortly after being called up by the late coach Stephen Keshi. Over the years he established himself as a pillar of the national team’s defence

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved ₦100 billion for the rehabilitation of police and other security agencies’ training institutions across Nigeria. The decision was taken at the Council’s 154th virtual meeting, where officials also sanctioned ₦2.6 billion for consultancy services to support the planning and execution of the rehabilitation projects. The funding followed a nationwide assessment carried out by an ad-hoc committee chaired by Governor Peter Mbah of E

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld a ruling that bans the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from stopping motorists, seizing vehicles or imposing fines, reaffirming that such powers are not granted by law. The decision, released on Thursday by a three-member panel, dismissed the VIO’s appeal as lacking merit and affirmed the earlier judgment delivered by the Federal High Court which had voided the VIO’s enforcement actions. The original case was filed by rights law

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, marking the formal assumption of a key cabinet role by a former top military officer. The ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, shortly after the Senate confirmed Musa’s appointment following a five-hour screening session. Musa, who until his retirement in October 2025 served as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the unresolved leadership crisis rocking the party at the national level. His resignation, confirmed on December 2, 2025, marks one of the most significant political departures within the PDP this year. In his resignation letter addressed to the party chairman in Ward 2 of Ede North Local Government Area, Adeleke stated that the lingering crisis in the PDP’s national le

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his position, citing health-related challenges that he says can no longer allow him to meet the demands of the office. His resignation, tendered in a letter dated December 1, 2025, was immediately accepted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement confirming the development, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President appreciated Badaru’s serv

Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has been dramatically excluded from the Indomitable Lions squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025, following sweeping changes introduced by newly appointed head coach David Pagou. Coach Pagou, who replaced Marc Brys after the federation leadership shake-up under Samuel Eto’o, announced a refreshed 28-man squad that notably drops two of the team’s biggest stars — Onana and captain Vincent Aboubakar. The decision marks one of the most significant overh