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The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Monday morning, arrived at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for a second arraignment on alleged defamation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Senator Natasha was accompanied by her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan; activist Aisha Yesufu; and her supporters. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court will preside over the Monday case. DAILY POST reports that the lawmaker was arraigned on a similar charge on June 19, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. At the last hearing, the judge refused…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned that the tussle over the position of Vice-President ahead of the 2027 election could distract President Bola Tinubu from governance. In a statement on Saturday, the former lawmaker charged political actors to slow down on politicking over the 2027 election. According to him, distracting the president could be counterproductive for the economy, which is just getting out of the woods. “Some people are already jostling to be Vice President. The President is facing serious tasks to keep the economy healthy, defeat the evil of insurgency,…

John Obi Mikel, former Chelsea midfielder, has urged the Blues to sign Benfica’s Anatoliy Trubin this summer transfer window. Obi Mikel insisted that Enzo Maresca’s side currently need Trubin ahead of the upcoming new season. He spoke following Chelsea’s recent 4-1 win against Benfica in the Club World Cup last-16 encounter. Speaking on DAZN, the former Nigeria international said: “Again another mistake from [Anatoliy ] Trubin. “We talked about him before the game. He has had a brilliant tournament so far. “I still think we [Chelsea] need to get Trubin,” he stated. At the moment, Chelsea have four goalkeepers Filip…

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has reacted to his side facing Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday. Kompany watched as Bayern Munich defeated Flamengo 4-2 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. A brace from Harry Kane and a goal each from Leon Goretzka and Erick Pulgar (own goal) gave Bayern Munich the victory. The Bundesliga champions will now tackle the French Ligue 1 champions in the last-8 of the competition next weekend. Recall that PSG had eliminated the Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami from the Round of 16 after beating them 4-0.…

Roma striker Tammy Abraham is set to sign for Besiktas this summer. The move will see him play under former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma have accepted a €20 million offer for Abraham. The 27-year-old spent all of last season on loan at AC Milan but is looking to move on permanently this summer. Abraham has reportedly already snubbed an offer from Russian outfit Zenit St. Petersburg. Last season, Abraham scored 10 goals and provided seven assists for Milan in 44 appearances. His sale provides a significant financial boost for Roma, while…

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged stakeholders, especially All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirants, not to overheat the polity but to follow due political process. He gave the advice during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone held in Keffi on Sunday. The governor said he would announce his preferred successor in 2027 at the appropriate time, without fear or favour. Sule promised to ensure justice and fairness during the party’s primaries for the progress and development of the APC in the state. He emphasised that true political power comes from…

Atalanta are not willing to reduce their asking price for Nigeria winger, Ademola Lookman, DAILY POST reports. The Bergamo club are open to selling the player this summer but will only do a deal for between €50m and €60m, according to Tuttomercato. Lookman has been linked with a number of top clubs in Europe. Premier League giants Arsenal have reportedly revived their interest in the tricky winger. Napoli and Juventus have also been credited with an interest in the player. The 27-year-old has one year left on his contract with Atalanta. Lookman recorded 15 goals and five assists in 31…

Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has reacted to his side’s defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup Round of 16 tie. Messi was not able to save Inter Miami as PSG defeated the MLS side 4-0 on Sunday. The outcome of the encounter means Inter Miami now exit the competition, while PSG progress to the quarter-final where they will face Bayern Munich. A brace from Joao Neves and a goal each from Tomas Aviles (own goal) and Achraf Hakimi gave PSG the victory against Inter Miami. Reacting, Messi in a post on his Instagram account urged Inter Miami…

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a 50-year-old man, Salisu Musa who fell into a well in Gora Village, Madobi Local Government Area, after reportedly experiencing a spiritual episode. According to a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi on Sunday, the incident was reported by a fire officer identified as SFS Sadi Gora. He explained that the rescue team from the Service Headquarters arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the alert. “Upon arrival, they found the victim had already become unconscious in the well. It was…

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