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The Presidency has issued a stern rebuttal to recent comments made by former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, in which he accused President Bola Tinubu of supporting the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. In a strongly worded statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency described Lamido’s comments as false and an attempt to distort historical facts. The statement refuted Lamido’s claim that Tinubu only rose to prominence after the formation of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and that his mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, mobilised support for the…

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz overcame a spirited challenge from Czech rising star Jiri Lehecka to win his second Queen’s Club Championship title on Sunday, triumphing 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 in an intense final ahead of his Wimbledon title defense. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who previously won the Queen’s title en route to his maiden Wimbledon crown in 2023, extended his winning streak to 18 matches. Despite the straight-set look of previous victories, this final tested Alcaraz, with Lehecka pushing him to three sets in a high-quality grass-court duel on the breezy Andy Murray Arena in West London. Alcaraz seized a crucial break…

Two men, identified as Usman Muhammed and Ibrahim Inuwa, tragically lost their lives on Saturday in Bazabe village, Albasu Local Government Area of Kano State, after an attempt to recover a mobile phone from a pit latrine went horribly wrong. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi. He explained that both victims, aged 40, died from suffocation inside the latrine. “We received an emergency call at Takai fire station from one inspector, Auwalu at about 11:16 am, that two men were trapped in a pit…

Inter Milan secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds in a Group E clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from 20-year-old Argentine forward, Valentin Carboni. Urawa Reds stunned the Italians with an early goal in the 11th minute, as Ryoma Watanabe capitalised on a fine run and low cross from Takuro Kaneko to slot home the opener. Backed by a vocal fanbase at Lumen Field in Seattle, the Asian champions looked poised to upset the European giants. Inter Milan, however, gradually regained control, with captain Lautaro Martinez rattling the…

World leaders offered mixed reactions on Sunday after the United States launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. The strikes, which took place during the early hours of Sunday Iran time, triggered swift responses ranging from praise to sharp condemnation. In the United States, President Donald Trump called the strikes a “spectacular military success,” emphasizing their strategic aim to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered strong praise for the U.S. president, saying in a recorded statement, “Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might…

In the wake of coordinated U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a forceful message of praise for U.S. President Donald Trump, calling the operation a historic moment that would reshape the Middle East. Netanyahu lauded Trump’s decision to launch the strikes — part of what is being called Operation Rising Line — as a bold and transformative move. In a televised statement following the assault, Netanyahu declared, “Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history.” While Israel was…

President Donald Trump has described the United States’ airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities as a “spectacular military success”, warning Tehran that further retaliation would follow unless peace is quickly restored. In a televised address from the White House, Trump stated: “This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days.” He called on Iran to return to negotiations, cautioning that the US would respond with “speed” and “precision” if provoked. The strikes, which reportedly targeted key Iranian nuclear enrichment sites in Fordo,…

The Ondo State Government has approved the death penalty for individuals convicted of kidnapping, in a move aimed at tackling the rising cases of abduction across the state. This decision was announced by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo, who addressed the press on behalf of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa after the monthly meeting of the State Executive Council held on Saturday. Ajulo stated, “Kidnappers will be sentenced to death after conviction.” He explained that the policy is part of broader efforts to strengthen security and protect lives within the state, especially in light of recent incidents where kidnapped…

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has issued a public apology following his red card in the team’s 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in the FIFA Club World Cup on Friday. The Senegalese forward was on the pitch for only four minutes in the second half before receiving a straight red card for a studs-up challenge on Flamengo’s Ayrton Lucas. The incident marks Jackson’s second sending-off in just four games, having also seen red against Newcastle in the Premier League last month. Taking to Instagram after the match, Jackson expressed remorse for his actions on a day that also marked his 24th birthday.…

Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has officially stepped down from his position. Soneye announced his resignation via a Facebook post on Saturday, citing personal commitments as the reason for his departure. “I wish to inform you that I have stepped aside from my role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd. “This decision will allow me to devote more time to my family and attend to personal responsibilities that now require my closer presence,” he write. The post attracted commendations from colleagues and followers, many of whom praised his…