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Chelsea got their FIFA Club World Cup campaign off to a strong start with a comfortable 2-0 win over LAFC in Group D. The match, held in what marked the first-ever Club World Cup clash between English and American sides, saw the Premier League team dominate from start to finish. Enzo Maresca’s men began as clear favourites and quickly took control, pinning LAFC deep into their half. Chelsea’s early pressure almost paid off when Noni Madueke’s powerful left-footed strike was stopped by Hugo Lloris. Despite controlling the tempo, Chelsea grew increasingly frustrated as the half progressed. That frustration was evident…

The Lagos State Government has announced an immediate suspension of planning approvals along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road corridor. This decision was revealed in a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, at Alausa, Ikeja. According to Olumide, the move is aimed at addressing the significant impact the ongoing highway project is having on the state’s urban development initiatives. “The suspension of planning approvals along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road was necessary to address the impacts of the project on the State’s Physical Development Plans in the area,” he said. He explained that…

By Oluwafemi Popoola It was sometime in April 2022 that Prof. Yemi Osinbajo announced his intention to run for President. It felt like someone had finally opened a window in a suffocating room. You could hear the sighs of hope from young professionals, tech innovators, civil society leaders, and tired-but-still-hopeful academics across the country. For once, it seemed that someone who understood governance was stepping into the ring. But Nigerian politics isn’t a TED Talk. It’s more like a Nollywood political thriller—godfathers lurking in the shadows, plot twists at every turn, and enough backroom deals to exhaust even the most…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to personally visit Benue State following the recent mass killings that claimed over 200 lives. In a post shared via his official X handle on Monday morning, Obi described the president’s absence as indicative of a disregard for human life. Obi contrasted Tinubu’s response to similar tragedies in other countries, where leaders showed up promptly to support grieving citizens. “Sadly, the evidence is right before our eyes. Recently, we witnessed severe flooding in Niger State that claimed nearly 200…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in dominant fashion, thrashing Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Making their debut in the competition, both sides clashed in Group B, but it was the French champions who made the more emphatic statement. Atletico showed early promise when Julian Alvarez’s free-kick narrowly missed Gianluigi Donnarumma’s post just three minutes into the match. PSG responded in the 17th minute with their first real opportunity, as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia brought the ball under control and fired on the turn, forcing Jan Oblak into a save. Oblak couldn’t keep PSG…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, describing the attacks that left over 200 people dead as “senseless” and a grim reflection of Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku expressed deep sorrow over the coordinated attacks on several rural communities in the state, which have left many families devastated. “This assault on innocent Nigerians is not just a local tragedy; it is a national emergency that requires urgent, decisive action,” he said. Atiku called on both the Federal Government and the Benue State Government to urgently launch…

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, Nnanna Charles and Okoye Chukwunonso, in connection with the possession of two stolen trucks loaded with cement worth N17 million. The arrests followed a complaint lodged by a victim who reported being defrauded after a failed business transaction. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were tracked down after the police traced the cement to various retail locations across Anambra. Ikenga explained that the victim had met an individual identified as Edwin Emeka through an online platform. Emeka had allegedly requested…

Amid the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, the Israeli Home Front Command has urged citizens to avoid public gatherings and limit movement in open spaces. The advisory was issued in a statement released on Sunday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), emphasizing the need for increased caution as tensions escalate across the region. According to the IDF, citizens should remain close to protected areas and follow official instructions closely. “Movement in public areas should be minimised, and public gatherings must be avoided. Upon receiving an alert, enter a protected space and remain there until an official update is issued,”…

Former Super Eagles captain and ex-coach, Sunday Oliseh, has once again expressed his disapproval of the Nigeria Football Federation’s continued preference for foreign managers, insisting that competent Nigerian coaches are being unfairly sidelined. Speaking on Channels Sports on Sunday, Oliseh reiterated his belief that local tacticians possess the necessary expertise to lead the national team successfully. “I am totally against having that role not being handed over to a Nigerian because we have qualified Nigerians who can do that job,” Oliseh stated. His comments come amidst the tenure of Éric Chelle, a French-born former Mali international, who took over the…

Tensions are rising within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the political future of Vice President Kashim Shettima as the party inches closer to the 2027 general elections following a violent confrontation at a North-East stakeholders’ meeting held in Gombe State on Sunday. The source of the crisis: growing concerns that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 elections. The meeting, convened at the International Conference Centre, Gombe, was initially intended to reaffirm support for President Tinubu’s second-term ambition. However, it descended into chaos after some party officials failed to…