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The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), his party has disclosed. The PDP Publicity Secretary in Ogun State, Kayode Adebayo, confirmed the arrest and detention of Adebutu in a statement he released in Abeokuta on Monday. According to him, Adebutu was reportedly invited for questioning allegedly in connection with disturbance during the local government elections held last Saturday, November 16, 2024. “This is to inform the members of our great party, The Peoples Democratic Party that the leader of…

Ademola Lookman has made the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. CAF released the final shortlist for the prestigious award on Monday. The other nominees are Simon Adingra, Achraf Hakimi, Rowen Williams and Serhou Guirassy. Lookman’s international teammate, Stanley Nwabali, is also in the final shortlist for the Goalkeeper of the Year. The Super Eagles are in contention for the National Team of the Year award. The award ceremony will hold in Morocco next month.

England captain Harry Kane says the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not be his last international tournament. The 31-year-old’s future remains uncertain, despite extending his all-time scoring record to 69 goals in 103 appearances for his country when he scored the opener in the 5-0 win against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. England interim manager Lee Carsley benched Kane for the 3-0 victory in Greece on Thursday, while he was criticised for his performances at Euro 2024. But when asked if the next World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, would be his last…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles ended their campaign in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Rwanda. The Super Eagles, having already qualified for the tournament in Morocco, went ahead through Samuel Chukwueze in the 59th minute. The AC Milan attacker who replaced the misfiring Kelechi Iheanacho gave Nigeria the lead after a brilliant solo run into the visitor’s box before firing the ball into the net. The Amavubi of Rwanda, however, shocked everyone and even themselves as they came from one goal down to defeat the Super Eagles 2-1 at the Godswill…

A former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, saying the country is becoming a “failing state”. Obasanjo spoke in his keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. “The more the immorality and corruption of a nation, the more the nation sinks into chaos, insecurity, conflict, and disunity,” Obasanjo said during the event on Friday. “The failing state status of Nigeria is confirmed and glaringly indicated for all to see.” “As we can see and understand, Nigeria’s situation is bad. The more the immorality and corruption…

Nigerian singer Davido has pledged a sum of N300 million to be distributed to orphanages in Nigeria through his foundation. Davido announced his intentions via his official X account on Monday, saying, “Once again my birthday this year we donating to orphanages and a charity that helps young people stay away from drug abuse & addiction. This year is N300m. Details to follow soon ”. Davido founded the Davido Adeleke Foundation in 2022 with the help of other charitable organisations, in a bid to help vulnerable children. In July 2023, the singer announced the foundation donated over N200 million to…

The draw for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will hold on Friday, November 22 in Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced this on its official website on Sunday. The Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Sale, Morocco, will host the draw ceremony. Morocco will host the competition from July 5 to July 26, 2025. Nine-time champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, are among the 12 teams that have qualified for the competition. WAFCON 2024: FG hails Super Falcons qualification after Cape Verde victory Banyana Banyana of South Africa won the last edition of the competition in…

India’s capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the latest bid to ease the sprawling megacity’s health crisis. Levels of PM2.5 pollutants — dangerous cancer-causing microparticles that enter the bloodstream through the lungs — were recorded at 57 times above the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended daily maximum on Sunday evening. They stood around 39 times above warning limits at dawn on Monday, with a dense grey and acrid smog smothering the city. India’s city is blanketed in acrid smog each year, primarily blamed on stubble burning by farmers in…

Concerns about possible corruption and poor management have been raised by the World Bank’s discovery of $32 million in unexplained cash in a Nigerian water sector project. The World Bank’s Integrity Vice Presidency (referred to as “INT” in the report) reported the disparities following a forensic investigation, according to the recently published FY2024 Sanctions System Annual Report. An intervention was necessary to protect the integrity of the project since the monies, which were meant to strengthen water infrastructure, were not properly accounted for. The World Bank worked with the project team, which included Nigeria’s Task Team Leader, Operations Manager, and…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders Summit slated for November 18 and 19. The summit, at the instance of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will bring together leaders from the world’s largest economies to discuss critical global issues. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Onanuga said this year’s summit will focus on the theme “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,” with key discussions on global poverty, hunger, energy transition, and sustainable development. Tinubu is expected to push…