The delegation conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s deep concern over the incident and his commitment to securing the safe return of the victims.
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See the 23-woman Super Falcons squad, featuring Oshoala, Ajibade, and Nnadozie, for upcoming friendly matches against Senegal in preparation for WAFCON 202
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An SSS insider told this newspaper that the suspects were apprehended during coordinated intelligence-led operations that led to the recovery of 15 AK-103 rifles, 15 magazines and 1,434 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.
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Oyo State teachers withdraw services indefinitely from June 1 in protest against the abduction of colleagues and students in Oriire Local Government Area.
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Iran on Sunday dismissed the purported resignation of President Masoud Pezeshkian, accusing the “disreputable foreign network” of rumor-mongering.
In a post on X, Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, the presidency’s deputy head of communications and information, called the claim “a continuation of previous ridiculous media games.”
Tabatabaei stated that President Pezeshkian “will not retreat from serving the people,” just as the country will not step back from the path of solidarity and resistance.
“They have published their own wishful thinking in place of reality,” he wrote. “They will take their wish to shatter the unity of the Iranian nation to the grave.”
Similarly, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, citing a government source, debunked Pezeshkian’s alleged preparedness to step down immediately.
According to Iran International, Pezeshkian submitted an official letter of resignation to the Office of the Supreme Leader, wherein he blamed the IRGC for exerting influence.
Pezeshkian complained he and the government have been excluded from the processes of major decisions by hardline factions within the IRGC, who currently control state affairs.
The President reportedly told Mojtaba Khamenei that the circumstances have left him unable to run the government effectively and would rather leave the position.
IRGC has limited presidential powers as well as executive control, as the military body moves to expand its authority and ensure its interests are factored into the deal to end the war.
Tasnim has hinted Iran will make its own revisions if President Donald Trump alters the draft agreement, declaring Tehran will only accept agreeable terms and is ready for the possibility of no deal.
Iran denies President Pezeshkian ‘resignation’ amid IRGC takeover
Lobi Stars have restructured their coaching crew ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season.
The Pride of Benue missed out on a promotion ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, last season.
Assistant coaches Benjamin Kude and Mathias Asongu have been redeployed from the main team to the club’s U-19 feeder side.
They will team up with Coach Stephen Waghbo, who is seconded from the Benue State Sports Council.
Former Lobi Stars goalkeeper Jighjigh Ahungwa has been appointed goalkeeper coach as part of efforts to strengthen the club’s developmental structure.
Outside the technical crew, former defender Odeh Ogah has been named Assistant Team Manager attached to the U-19 feeder team.
Lobi Stars management believed that the adjustments will help build a more competitive and disciplined side capable of meeting the demands and expectations of the upcoming campaign.
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Enyimba forward, Nelson Sule, has declared the team’s readiness for the President Federation Cup round 32 clash against Gombe United.
The People’s Elephant will do battle with Savannah Scorpions in Makurdi on Monday.
Sule said that the team is focused on securing the victory in the game.
“For our game on Monday, we are ready as we take the President Federation Cup 2026 one game at a time,” Sule was quoted by Completesports.
“We are not under pressure but rather concentrating on working hard to win the game on Monday against Gombe United.
The youngster however urged the club’s supporters not to give up on the team after their unimpressive league campaign.
“We urge all Enyimba fans to continue to believe in and pray for us as we promise not to let them down.”
President Federation Cup: Enyimba ready for Gombe United clash – Sule
Nasarawa Police Command arrests two suspects in Keffi for theft and illegal firearm possession. Read about the operation and recovered items.
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Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has suggested why Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal to win the UEFA Champions League on Saturday.
Arsenal opened the scoring through Kai Havertz’s wonderful strike in the first half.
But the French Ligue 1 champions equalized in the second half, thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s penalty.
The encounter eventually entered a penalty shoot-out, and the Parisians won, after Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missed their spot kicks.
Speaking on Sky Sports News, Carragher said that Mikel Arteta’s side doesn’t have enough quality in the attack, which affected them against PSG.
“That is always the criticism of Arteta’s Arsenal. I think the way they played last night was almost the only way they could have played to try and beat PSG,” Carragher said.
“PSG weren’t great in the first half. Were they there for the taking? But that is what Arsenal are.
“What I would say, and I have said this all season, and I thought this would stop Arsenal winning the league but it didn’t: they don’t have enough quality in attack.
“Arsenal are fantastic, the best team in the world at defending their own box and their two centre-backs were outstanding last night, but even though they are the champions of England, they need better attackers.”
