Osimhen Nears Full Fitness for Istanbul Derby

  Victor Osimhen is on track to return for Galatasaray’s crucial Super Lig clash against Fenerbahçe in two weeks after being reintegrated into squad training on Saturday, marking a significant boost for the title-chasing side. The 27-year-old Nigerian striker has been sidelined with an arm injury sustained against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League play-off…

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Nigeria Missing from World Cup Officials List

  Nigeria’s absence from the officiating ranks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete. When FIFA unveiled its full roster of match officials for the tournament on Thursday, not a single Nigerian name appeared among the 170 appointed, deepening a pattern of exclusion that has become increasingly difficult to ignore. The global football governing…

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ADC Drags INEC to Court Over Leadership Records

  The African Democratic Congress has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission to restore the names of Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary respectively on the commission’s official portal. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, was filed following the removal of…

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“Nigeria Will Not Become a One-Party State” — ADC

  The African Democratic Congress has declared its determination to participate in the 2027 general election on its own platform, defying the Independent National Electoral Commission’s decision to derecognise its leadership. The declaration comes amid a protracted leadership crisis that has tested the party’s institutional resilience and raised questions about the regulatory framework governing political…

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“Bags of Rice Can’t Buy Votes” — Atiku Tells Tinubu

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu that distributing food palliatives will not guarantee his reelection in 2027, as political tensions escalate over the administration’s handling of opposition parties and democratic institutions. Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), delivered the message in…

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NAFDAC: Cut Salt in Foods to Curb Hypertension Crisis

  Nigerians consume nearly double the recommended daily salt intake, a dietary pattern health authorities say is driving a surge in non-communicable diseases and straining the nation’s healthcare system. The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Mojisola Adeyeye, issued a stark warning on Tuesday, linking excessive sodium consumption to…

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Conte: I’d Pick Myself for Italy Coach

Antonio Conte has indicated his willingness to take charge of the Italian national team following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation, with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis publicly supporting the potential transition. Gattuso stepped down as Azzurri boss on Friday after Italy failed to qualify for this summer’s World Cup for the third consecutive tournament—a historic low for…

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