Mr Akinlayo stated that he obtained copies of Mr Ibrahim’s payslips for April and May 2026. He insists that these documents prove the former presidential aide remained on the federal government payroll after claiming to have resigned his appointment.
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Cote d’Ivoire legend, Didier Drogba, has slammed the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, after his country was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
The Elephants were beaten 2-1 by Norway in their Round of 32 clash on Tuesday night.
Antonio Nusa opened the scoring in the first half, before Amad Diallo levelled for the Ivorians.
But Erling Haaland tapped home the winner late in the game, to send Norway through.
After the game, Drogba took to his X page, to question why Nicolas Pepe didn’t get a penalty for a foul in the area.
“Disgraceful that penalty not given for Nicolas Pépé… what is VAR even for?” Drogba wrote.
Norway will now play Brazil in the last 16 of the tournament.
2026 World Cup: Disgraceful – Drogba fumes as Norway eliminate Cote d’Ivoire
As Enugu records 80% spike in PHC visits, 88.9% rise in immunisation coverage
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Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has named three players who have impressed him at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament so far.
Speaking ahead of Spain’s Round of 32 fixture against Austria on Thursday, the Barcelona star named Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Brazil’s Vinicius Jr, and Morocco’s Ismael Saibari as the players who have impressed him.
The three players have been impressive for their different countries at the World Cup.
Messi has scored six goals for Argentina, Vinicius has netted four goals for Brazil, while Saibari has three goals for Morocco.
Speaking in an interview with COPE, Yamal was asked to name the players who have impressed him at the World Cup.
The 18-year-old said, “Vinicius is really impressing me. Obviously Messi. Saibari plays football really well.”
Yamal has scored one goal for Spain at the World Cup and will hope to extend his tally against Austria.
World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal names three players who have impressed him
Ranchers Bees have added defender Ibrahim Inuwa to their ranks ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season, DAILY POST reports.
The Bees announced Inuwa’s signing on Tuesday.
Inuwa joined Ranchers Bees from four-time NPFL champions Kano Pillars.
“We are proud to announce the signing of Ibrahim Inuwa from Kano Pillars,” Ranchers Bees wrote on their X account.
“A new journey begins, and we’re excited to see him wear the black and yellow with pride.”
Inuwa managed only 10 appearances for Kano Pillars in the NPFL last season.
NPFL: Ranchers Bees wrap up Inuwa’s signing from Kano Pillars
The Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA) has unveiled an ambitious agenda focused on restructuring Nigeria’s governance, proposing a parliamentary model of government and greater autonomy for state police forces.
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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 33 suspects for alleged offences, including armed robbery, drug-related crimes and other forms of criminality. The command said […]
At least five countries are through to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 stage.
This follows Norway’s Round of 32 win against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
Norway booked their place in the World Cup Round of 16 after a 2-1 victory against the Ivory Coast.
Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland gave Norway a deserved victory against the Elephants as Amad Diallo’s goal was not enough for the West Africans.
Norway now joined Canada, Morocco, Paraguay and Brazil in the Round of 16 stage.
The World Cup Round of 16 stage will begin on Saturday as Canada will tackle Morocco.
More Round of 32 fixtures will be played later today and tomorrow.
At least 18 people from Sokoto State have died in a road accident along the Sokoto–Yauri highway in Kebbi State while travelling home from Lagos, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Usie Otukpa Osang before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over an […]
