Author: Tahir Ahmed

Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 win over 10-man Argentina at the New York/New Jersey stadium in USA. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the second half of extra-time to break Argentina hearts, obliterating their dream of becoming the first country to successfully defend the tournament since 1962. Enzo Fernandes had been sent off in added time of 90 minutes. The King of Spain was present watch his nation play the final while Argentina President held on to her superstition to stay away and watch from Buenos Aires. The match had more royalty with…

The campaign of Omoyele Sowore has launched the SoworeNow mobile application as its official supporter platform for the 2027 presidential election under the African Action Congress (AAC). The AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, disclosed this in a video announcement on his official Instagram account #yelesho on Thursday. He partly said, “Felllow Nigerians, real change begins with action and action begins with you. “That is why we launched the SoworeNow app, with this app you can get verified campaign updates, you can join rallies and connect with other supporters to promote the movement.” Launched in July 2026, the application is designed…

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita, has mourned the death of the District Head of Sabuwa, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello Kogo, describing his demise as a huge loss to Sabuwa and Katsina State. This was contained in a press statement issued by the spokesman of the ABK Governorship Campaign Organisation, Abubakar Ahmed. According to the statement, Senator Babba Kaita led a high-powered delegation of ADC stalwarts, candidates, supporters and well-wishers to Sabuwa town to condole with the family and people of Sabuwa Local Government Area over the recent death of the…

A faction of the African Democratic Congress led by its National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately remove the names of Senator David Mark and members of his National Working Committee from the commission’s portal, citing a court judgment. The faction maintained that the judgment directed INEC to withdraw recognition from the David Mark-led National Working Committee and nullified all decisions, resolutions and actions taken by the committee. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Gombe urged the electoral umpire to upload and recognise only what he described as the authentic National…

The Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted students and a teacher from Oyo/Orire, describing the operation as proof of effective leadership and coordinated security efforts. The group said the rescue demonstrated the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and restoring public confidence in the nation’s security architecture. In a statement issued on Monday, the National Coordinator of GMI, Samaila Musa, praised President Tinubu for providing the strategic leadership that enabled security agencies to carry out the operation successfully. He also applauded the National Security Adviser, Mallam…

By Abubakar Ojima-ojo A faction of the African Democratic Congress has submitted the names of its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission, saying the exercise was completed in line with the Electoral Act 2022. The faction, led by its National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, also announced Dr. Shamsuddeen Modibbo Barkindo as the vice-presidential candidate to run alongside its presidential flag bearer, Prof. Chris Uba. In a statement issued on Monday, Gombe said the upload of candidates’ particulars on the INEC nomination portal complied with Section 29(1) of the Electoral…

The West African Beach Soccer Union has commended the Nigeria Football Federation for appointing an interim board to organise the beach soccer and Futsal leagues in Nigeria. The Union announced this in a statement by Mbabia Yves, executive chairman for Zone B in Ivory Coast, on Monday. The NFF executive committee, during its meeting in Asaba on Saturday, approved the composition of the interim board, chaired by Mahmud Hadejia. Dele Gbajumo, Nkopuye Ukpe, Abdul-Nasir Senchi, Victor Madubuiko, Mohammed Alau, and Super Falcons legend Onome Ebi are members. Saraki Oladimeji was named CEO, while the chief operating officer will be appointed…

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, says the organisation will mull over expanding the World Cup to 64 teams. In a chat with Blue News, a Swiss news platform, the FIFA president said the relevant committees in the organisation will examine and discuss the expansion in the near future. Infantino equated giving “smaller countries” opportunities to participate in the World Cup with handing those nations “incentive to keep improving”. “That’s definitely an issue that will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup,” the FIFA president said. “When organising a World Cup, it’s important to…

By Abubakar Yakubu in Abuja As a result of the economic hardship affecting people in the country, a call has been made to the federal, states and local governments to adopt Waqf (Islamic endowment) in combating the socio-economic challenges faced. Prof. Juwairiya Badamasuiy, who made the call during the 1448 A.H. lecture, fund raising for boreholes drilling, calendar launch and presentation of honourary awards event organized by the El-Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) in Abuja on Saturday, said Waqf can complement government’s efforts in promoting development and social welfare. She said many Muslim societies including those in Nigeria face…

The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, ECNBA, Mr. Aham Ejelam, SAN, has rejected calls by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Yomi Alliyu, SAN, for his resignation, insisting that he will not step down over what he described as “threats or unsubstantiated allegations.” Responding to an open letter written by Chief Alliyu, Mr. Ejelam said his appointment as Chairman of the ECNBA was a constitutional responsibility undertaken in the interest of the Nigerian Bar Association and not for personal or political reasons. “I will not resign on the basis of threats or unsubstantiated allegations. My acceptance…