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As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Day, human rights activist and legal practitioner, Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns about the state of democracy, governance, and security in the country, warning that the nation was “not making visible progress.” In a statement released on Tuesday, Adeyanju said democracy in Nigeria appeared to be centralised in the […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and leader of opposition in Nigeria has responded to a nationwide broadcast by President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, saying the country’s “pot is not only empty but cracked — and the people remain hungry.” Tinubu had earlier in the day spoke of […]

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has called on his players to step up the standard of their game if they are to change the fortune of the club. Recall that the Portuguese tactician is under immense pressure following United’s dismal start to the season with just two wins, one draw, and three defeats from their […]

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his eighth title of a remarkable season yesterday in Tokyo, but subsequently withdrew from the Shanghai Masters due to “physical issues” and voiced concerns over the demanding tennis schedule. The Spanish world No 1 injured his ankle during his opening match at the Japan Open but overcame the setback to defeat American […]

William Saliba has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The France defender has reportedly penned a five-year deal, which will keep him at the club until 2030. His previous contract was set to run until 2027. Saliba, 24, was expected to extend his stay at the Emirates […]

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick stated on Tuesday that if teenage star Lamine Yamal is to improve, he must concentrate on enhancing his work rate ahead of the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The holders visit Barcelona on Wednesday, and 18-year-old winger Yamal is eager to make an impression after finishing as runner-up at the […]

Portugal midfielder João Neves has returned to the Paris Saint-Germain squad for the holders’ away fixture against Barcelona in the Champions League, the Ligue 1 club confirmed on Tuesday. Neves had been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury during PSG’s 4-0 thrashing of Atalanta in their opening European match two weeks ago. Fellow Portuguese midfielder […]

Gernot Rohr, head coach of the Benin Republic’s Cheetahs, has commented that FIFA’s recent decision to deduct three points from South Africa is belated. On Monday, FIFA confirmed a 3-0 victory for Lesotho in the Group C qualifier held on March 21. Initially, Bafana Bafana won the match 2-0, but they fielded Teboho Mokoena, who […]

Former Super Eagles defender, Samuel Sodje, has condemned the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and sections of the Nigerian football community for celebrating FIFA’s recent decision to deduct three points from South Africa’s Bafana Bafana The world football governing body announced the sanction on Monday, following violations concerning player eligibility in a World Cup qualifier match. […]

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has stated that while the nation has recorded undeniable progress since independence, true national development must be measured by the food on every table and the security of every community. The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Wednesday, acknowledged the nation’s resilience through decades of […]