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By Hadiza Yusuf The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has selected Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abacha, son of former Head of State General Sani Abacha, as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election. He emerged following the withdrawal of the party’s previous candidate, Muhammad Bello Dalha. The decision was taken at an expanded state […]

Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona ripped Racing Santander to shreds in a spectacular 7-2 triumph in La Liga on Wednesday. Hansi Flick’s league leaders preserved their 100 percent record with a thumping victory over their promoted opponents, moving three points clear of Real Madrid. Joao Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal also scored for […]

Manchester United’s problems mounted as they crashed out of the League Cup after blowing a two-goal lead in a stunning 3-2 defeat against Brighton on Wednesday. Michael Carrick’s side slumped to their second successive home defeat following a wretched collapse in the third round at Old Trafford. United led through goals from Shea Lacey and […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win Kano State in the 2027 presidential election, despite the political influence of former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. Jibrin, who represents Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State, stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, […]

By Dayo Johnson The Ondo State government has said that 49 people have now died from suspected poisonous alcohol consumption, with 170 others affected across the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, who released the updated figure said that surveillance and emergency response have been scaled up in the affected communities. Ajaka said that […]

By Henry Umoru The National Assembly has transmitted to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026. With the transmission, the National Assembly has asked state legislatures to consider the bill in accordance with their respective legislative procedures […]

The combined revenues accruing to Nigerian state governments have risen from N4.8 trillion in 2022 to N15.5 trillion following the removal of petrol subsidy, but spending on education and healthcare as a proportion of state budgets has declined, African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate for Lagos State House of Assembly, Eti-Osa Constituency 2, Ayo Adio, has […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun have been ordered to play their next two home league matches behind closed doors and fined 100,000 Saudi Riyals (£20,000) over offensive chants directed at Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves involving his late friend and former team-mate Diogo Jota. Al-Taawoun supporters repeatedly chanted “Jota” at Neves during their […]

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Former Barcelona and Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has announced the death of his wife, Bartina Koeman. Koeman confirmed the loss in a heartfelt tribute, describing Bartina as his “beautiful wife” and the family’s “dearest mother and grandmother.” “With intense sadness, but also with great pride and love, we say goodbye to my beautiful wife, our […]

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear […]

By Bayo Wahab Ima Niboro, spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, has urged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and APC governors to end their public exchanges and focus on mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. Niboro made the call on Wednesday while appearing on Arise Television’s The […]