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EPL Things To Look Out For This Weekend

EPL Things To Look Out For This Weekend

Zubimendi Fights For His Arsenal Future Martín Zubimendi has yet to start a Premier League game this season after falling down the pecking order at Arsenal and the Spain midfielder is likely to be the subject of speculation that he could seek to depart in January. The emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly as an alternative in the No 6 position at the end of last season has had an impact on Zubimendi after he had been a regular starter for most of his debut campaign in the Premier League. The 27-year-old signed from Real Sociedad for around £55m 15 months ago…
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2027: Urhobos Risk More Marginalization If They Remain In Opposition – Dafinone Warns

2027: Urhobos Risk More Marginalization If They Remain In Opposition – Dafinone Warns

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe,Warri Senator representing Delta Central District, Ede Dafinone, has warned the Urhobo nation to play its politics strategically or risk further political marginalization if it continues its over two decades-long opposition stance in Delta State. To him, if the Urhobo fail to take a more progressive path in 2027, the marginalization will continue. Dafinone, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for the 2027 elections, stated these during the inauguration of the Ede Dafinone Admirers Movement (EDAM) local government and ward coordinators on Thursday in Sapele in the state. He argued that years of political opposition…
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Panic In Kaduna As CNG Scarcity Paralyzes Tricycle Operations , Throwing Commuters Into Hardship

Panic In Kaduna As CNG Scarcity Paralyzes Tricycle Operations , Throwing Commuters Into Hardship

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Scores of operators of commercial tricycles, popularly known as Keke Napep, on Friday evening blocked a lane of the busy Kachia Road in Kaduna, to protest the sudden scarcity of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the principal fuel for their vehicles. The incident occurred close to Green Bill, the only CNG retail outlet located along Kachia Road, near Refinery Junction. The blockage, which took place during peak traffic period, immediately sparked massive gridlock and inflicted heavy doses of inconvenience on commuters, most of whom were left stranded for hours. Apparently overwhelmed road traffic officials were seen working…
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Crowds Boo, Attack Nasarawa Gov  At APC Presidential Campaign Rally

Crowds Boo, Attack Nasarawa Gov At APC Presidential Campaign Rally

*Others Talk Back In Hausa As Gov Addressed Rally *Uzodimma, Other Bigwigs Present Obviously angry crowds heckled, booed and hurled a dangerous object at Governor A.A. Sule of Nasarawa State at a presidential campaign rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Middle Belt state on Wednesday. Eye witnesses said the embarrassing development was interpreted as a manifestation of the depth of frustration and despair over the socioeconomic and security policies of the APC which affect the masses. The attack occurred at Lafia Square in the state capital during the rally which was attended by Vice President Kashim…
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DISAPPOINTMENT FROM MIDTERMS: Fear In Iran Over Possible Resumption Of Trump Bombings, As Tehran Reportedly ‘Hang More People Daily’

DISAPPOINTMENT FROM MIDTERMS: Fear In Iran Over Possible Resumption Of Trump Bombings, As Tehran Reportedly ‘Hang More People Daily’

*Many Think Since This Is Trump’s Second Term, He Therefore Doesn’t Need To Be Re-Elected, He Might Continue The War *'What Worries Me Is That The Regime Has Been Executing People Daily And This Is Only Getting Worse, With Or Without War' Just hours after the US midterm election results delivered a crushing defeat for the Republican Party, pro-regime crowds gathered in Tehran’s Enghelab Square to set fire to a giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump, Vice-President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iranian officials have since issued defiant statements celebrating the Republican losses,…
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Tinubu Okays Grassroots Sports Summit To Boost Talent Hunt

Tinubu Okays Grassroots Sports Summit To Boost Talent Hunt

*Takes Place 18-19 Nov, 2026 *No Reason To Fail, says Comrade Shaibu By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the convening of a national grassroots sports summit for Abuja as the administration moves to boost talent discovery, youth development and enhanced podium performance in both continental and global sports competitions. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sports Development, Adeyinka Anthony Adegboye, made the disclosure at a press conference on Thursday, noting that the country's return to sustained performance requires a comprehensive national strategy to discover, nurture and support sporting talents across Nigeria. The presidential aide observed that…
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A Bitter End For Ronaldo – The Icon Who Transformed Portugal

A Bitter End For Ronaldo – The Icon Who Transformed Portugal

By Guillem Balague Cristiano Ronaldo's old rival Leo Messi left Argentina less than a month ago with a nation applauding him. The Portugal legend has gone another way, and it was always going to be the case. The 41-year-old announced his international retirement today after 23 years but also after a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus which was resolved with a sanction of 30 days, that had already been served, and a fine of 255 euros. It was the punishment imposed on the Portuguese striker for leaving the team's training camp without permission. Jesus kept him on the bench for…
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Court  Nullification Of  2027 Bid: Atiku Reacts, ‘After Seeing Massive Turnout In My Sokoto Rally, They Want To Frustrate My North Support’

Court Nullification Of 2027 Bid: Atiku Reacts, ‘After Seeing Massive Turnout In My Sokoto Rally, They Want To Frustrate My North Support’

*'The Timing Of This Judgment Is No Coincidence. It Is Part Of A Strategy To Weaken My Support In The North And Frustrate A Campaign Whose Message Is Resonating Across The Country' *Nigerians Across The Country Are Suffering Under This Government, And They Deserve A Leader With A Credible Plan To Make Life Affordable Again, He Says A swift response has come from presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, to today's Federal High Court Abuja verdict nullifying the processes leading to his emergence as the party's flagbearer. Justice Peter Lifu of the court also voided David Mark-led…
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Gov Yusuf Reshapes Cabinet To Accommodate  Varying Political Tendencies Ahead Of 2027

Gov Yusuf Reshapes Cabinet To Accommodate Varying Political Tendencies Ahead Of 2027

By Sani Bala Karo, Kano In what appears a strategic move to perfect integration and strengthen unity among different camps in Kano State's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has injected new blood into the State Executive Council while two Commissioners were reassigned. A reliable source close to the Council told People&Politics that the cabinet shakeup became "necessary as part of efforts to accommodate and redistribute ministerial responsibility among the old and new party members." Recall that Gov. Yusuf and his supporters defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) early this year to the APC. The…
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US Midterm Elections: Lesson for Nigeria

US Midterm Elections: Lesson for Nigeria

U.S. midterm elections: Lesson for Nigeria – The American electorate decided to punish the GOP because of the ruinous impact of Trump’s policies and the blind loyalty of his Republican enablers. They neither blamed Obama nor President Joe Biden for their predicament. They simply held Trump to account… It was a misnomer that after the eight disastrous years of Buhari, the APC was rewarded with a fresh mandate in 2023. It will be a tragedy of monumental proportions if there is an encore in 2027 because the January elections must be a referendum on those who currently hold the levers…
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