Written by Spanish champions Barcelona and current league leaders Real Madrid are looking to build confidence this weekend in La Liga after chastening nights in the Champions League. Barca host Alaves on Saturday while Madrid visit Girona on Sunday, as the top two aim to fend off in-form pair Atletico Madrid and Villarreal, who are hot … Continue reading “Barca, Real Madrid Seek Morale Boost After Champions League Setbacks”
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has returned to Nigeria after being trapped in coup-hit Guinea-Bissau where he went for election observation. Jonathan arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja late Thursday, about two days after military officers took over power in the West African country. He arrived at the Abuja airport and was welcomed … Continue reading “Jonathan Returns To Nigeria After Being Trapped In Coup-Hit Guinea-Bissau”
Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West Ham this weekend? The Premier League champions have suffered six defeats in their past seven league games, with few signs that Arne Slot is getting a grip on the situation. In stark … Continue reading “Liverpool Search For Answers, Arsenal Brace For Chelsea Test”
Crystal Palace slid to a 2-1 loss at Strasbourg in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday as Liam Rosenior’s side came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the competition. Tyrick Mitchell steered Palace into the lead and Ismaila Sarr nearly added a second when he struck the inside of the post with Strasbourg … Continue reading “Strasbourg Sink Crystal Palace In Conference League”
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally obtained the membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling a major political shift ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking after his registration at his ward in Ungwan Sariki, Kaduna North Local Government Area, El-Rufai expressed optimism that ADC will provide a credible … Continue reading “El-Rufai Obtains ADC Membership Card In Kaduna”
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Tigran Gambaryan, former Binance Head of Financial Crime Compliance in Nigeria, against the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Gambaryan, through his lawyer, had sued the NSA and EFCC over alleged unlawful and … Continue reading “Court Dismisses Ex-Binance Representative’s Suit Against NSA, EFCC”
Peru’s Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced leftist former president Pedro Castillo to more than 11 years in jail for trying to dissolve Congress and rule by decree to avoid impeachment. Dubbed Peru’s first poor president, the former rural schoolteacher, who had never held elected office before winning the presidency, was impeached by Congress and … Continue reading “Peru’s Ousted ‘President Of The Poor’ Gets 11-Year Sentence For Coup Bid”
The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has proposed cutting back on certain discretionary government services, including activities of the National Assembly, as a way to redirect funds toward tackling rising insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Ndume suggested that lawmakers could meet less frequently, such as on a … Continue reading “Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG”
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. The composition of the group was part of the agreement reached during the recent trip to Washington, DC, by a high-level Nigerian delegation … Continue reading “Tinubu Approves Nigerian Team For Nigeria-US Security Group”
Arne Slot vowed Thursday to “keep fighting,” saying his conversations with Liverpool’s owners have not changed despite his team’s deep slump. The Premier League champions were hammered 4-1 at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday – their ninth defeat in their past 12 matches in all competitions. The stands emptied as … Continue reading “Slot Vows To ‘Keep Fighting’ As Liverpool’s Crisis Deepens”