‘Don’t kill democracy’ — Obi, Amaechi reject ‘one-party’ rule
Opposition figures on Wednesday warned against what they described as a slide toward a one-party rule, as they led a peaceful #OccupyINEC protest in the nation’s capital, calling on the government to protect Nigeria’s democracy.
Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini in Monte Carlo
Daniil Medvedev suffered an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 humbling at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
Hamas says Iran truce ‘significant step’ in ‘diminishing American hegemony’
A senior Hamas official on Wednesday hailed the ceasefire that halted the joint US-Israel military campaign against Iran, calling it a “significant step” in curbing American hegemony in the Middle East.
2027: I won’t have sought re-election if … – Otti
He dismissed threats from what he termed “insignificant opposition elements”, which he said do not constitute up to 5% of the state.
Edo deputy governor loses mother
Deputy Governor of Edo State Dennis Idahosa has lost his 95-year-old mother, Madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa (neé Enabulele).
Falconets open Abuja camp ahead of W’Cup qualifier versus Malawi
The 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup is scheduled to take place in Poland from September 5 to 26, with four African teams expected to qualify.
