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PSG Beat Barca In Thrilling Match, As Nigerian-Fathered Ngumoha Inspires Liverpool In Comeback Win (FIND BELOW RESULTS OF ALL MATCHES PLAYED IN UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TUESDAY, 20 OCTOBER)

PSG Beat Barca In Thrilling Match, As Nigerian-Fathered Ngumoha Inspires Liverpool In Comeback Win (FIND BELOW RESULTS OF ALL MATCHES PLAYED IN UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TUESDAY, 20 OCTOBER)

*Man City 'Destroy' AEK Athens *10-Man Atletico Madrid Survive Away Onslaught To Draw Desire Doue, Lamine Yamal and Vitinha scored superb individual goals as Champions League holders Paris St-Germain (PSG) overcame Barcelona in a breathless encounter at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night (Nigeria time). After starring in PSG's victory against Manchester City last week, Doue opened the scoring in the 38th minute in a half that saw both sides miss several clear chances. Teenage full-back Xavi Espart drew Barcelona level early in the second half with a rifled near-post effort, before PSG defender Lucas Hernandez powered in a towering…
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As France-type Riots Hit Italy, Govt Replies By Ordering Soldiers To Streets

As France-type Riots Hit Italy, Govt Replies By Ordering Soldiers To Streets

*Paris Mulls Similar Response Italy’s government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan and vowed a “firm response from the state” after protests against the cost of living descended into clashes with police, vandalism and looting. Further demonstrations are planned on Saturday. The government of the far-right Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, is also planning to swiftly approve tougher new security measures, including extending preventive detention for minors, cracking down on youth gangs and banning gatherings for people deemed a threat to public order, Italian media reported on Tuesday (today). In France, the Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, said today that some military…
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Tinubu Reconciles Warring Oyo APC Groups, Set To Reclaim Power In 2027 – Party

Tinubu Reconciles Warring Oyo APC Groups, Set To Reclaim Power In 2027 – Party

*Appreciates Senator Folarin's Input Too *Vows One Million Votes For Second Term-Seeking President By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has disclosed that the electoral victory of its candidates in the 2027 general elections was certain and non-negotiable, as indications emerged on Monday that various reconciliation efforts being made by the leadership of the party have begun to yield positive results. “What political watchers described as icing on the cake of reconciliation was experienced on Monday, when former Senate Leader and the governorship candidate of the APC in the 2023 poll, Senator Teslim Folarin, broke…
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Engr Uche Agomuo: The US-Based Illustrious Son Of Ngwaland Bringing World-class Experience To 2026 Ngwa Day Symposium

Engr Uche Agomuo: The US-Based Illustrious Son Of Ngwaland Bringing World-class Experience To 2026 Ngwa Day Symposium

By Ngozi Ufomba On Sunday, 27 December 2026, the Aba Sports Club, Abia State, will become a gathering point for sons and daughters of Ngwa for the 2026 Ngwa Day Symposium. The august occasion is expected to bring together captains of industry, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, start ups, employers of labour, occupants of thrones of traditional institutions and the high end Ngwa community to discuss a subject that affects generations unborn: How to transform Ngwa's enormous human and economic potential into sustainable development. For the benefit of readers not in the know, Ngwa people are the largest sub-group of the Igbo…
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2027: INEC In Taraba To Conduct Mock Accreditation Exercise Nov

2027: INEC In Taraba To Conduct Mock Accreditation Exercise Nov

*'We'll Be Fair To All' By Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its resolve towards ensuring free, fair, credible and transparent general elections in 2027, has restated willingness to conduct a mock accreditation exercise next month (November) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Taraba State, Sa'ad Umar Idris, stated this during a stakeholders' meeting on election readiness, PVC distribution and collaboration in the run-up to the elections. At the event, held late Monday at INEC headquarters in Jalingo, Idris disclosed that the purpose of the mock accreditation exercise was to ensure the smooth use of the…
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Support Group, Campaign Flow, Will Continue To Back Oborevwori, Tinubu, APC Candidates -DG

Support Group, Campaign Flow, Will Continue To Back Oborevwori, Tinubu, APC Candidates -DG

By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri A political support group, Campaign Flow for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has renewed its commitment to returning the governor for a second term in office during the 2027 election. According to the group, the governor deserves a second tenure following what it described as his massive achievements in his first tenure. Director-General (DG) of the group, Dr. Bemigho Ofoeyeno in an exclusive chat with our correspondent in Warri, Delta State, said both the blind and the lame are aware of Gov. Oborevwori's achievements and what he will still do before the end of his first tenure. “Above…
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Situation In France Deteriorates, Govt Slams Curfew, State Of Emergency Looms, Under-Fire Interior Minister Resigns, Rejected

Situation In France Deteriorates, Govt Slams Curfew, State Of Emergency Looms, Under-Fire Interior Minister Resigns, Rejected

*Unions Call For Fresh Demonstrations, Strikes 5 Nov Partial curfews have been issued for a number of French cities, including parts of Paris, after the government admitted police had “lost control” during violent weekend protests around the country. French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, said after an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday he was “fully resolved to restore public order” and had called for “local and partial” curfews if needed. There was “no question” of imposing a full curfew on entire cities, he said. His office later announced partial curfews from 8pm to 6am on Monday and Tuesday nights in four…
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ENDORSEMENT: We Will Vote For You, Tinubu Too – Enugu ‘Keke’ Riders Assure Mbah

ENDORSEMENT: We Will Vote For You, Tinubu Too – Enugu ‘Keke’ Riders Assure Mbah

*As Gov Unfurls Operational Package For Them *State Govt Outlines Robust Plans For Agric Transformation *To Host 48th Annual General Meeting Of National Council on Agriculture and Food Security Nov By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu More support came for Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the Tricycle Riders Association in the South-East state endorsed him for a second term in office. The body cited improved security, road infrastructure, and provision of social amenities as their reasons for backing the governor. The association, popularly known as Keke Riders, also endorsed President Bola Tinubu, citing the Enugu–Onitsha Road; Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway; New…
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Alli, Adekanmbi Camps Trade Words Over Political Violence In Oyo

Alli, Adekanmbi Camps Trade Words Over Political Violence In Oyo

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) and the campaign group of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, have traded accusations over allegations of political violence in the state. Both sides are calling on security agencies to investigate reported attacks in the South-West state. While SSACO accused State Governor Seyi Makinde and Adekanmbi of shielding alleged perpetrators of violence within the ruling APM, the Adekanmbi Campaign Organisation dismissed the allegation as unfounded, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Alli, of spreading misinformation. The exchange followed allegations…
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2027 Hots Up: Northerners Unhappy With Tinubu, Says Rufai Oseni; Only Similar Coalition To APC’s In 2015 Can Oust President – Lawyer Asserts

2027 Hots Up: Northerners Unhappy With Tinubu, Says Rufai Oseni; Only Similar Coalition To APC’s In 2015 Can Oust President – Lawyer Asserts

*The North Is Not Happy With This Administration...You Are Giving Tonnes Of People Money In The North They Are Shouting Your Name, They Are Saying 'Everything Is Well'. Elections Will Shock You. Do not Deceive Yourself' *'You Cannot Defeat A United Political Force With Divided Opposition, No Matter How Justified Your Complaints May Be' By Felix Durumbah, Abuja A titanic battle for Aso Rock in 2027 is shaping up with President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election, and the opposition candidates, principally Peter Obi of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Atiku Abubakar of African Democratic Congress (ADC), intent on removing…
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