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George Weah says Kylian Mbappe is “far superior” to Lamine Yamal, praising the France captain’s consistency while urging the young Spain star to continue his development patiently.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Kylian Mbappe has the ego of a goalscorer, while Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise are selfless players whose combination strengthens France’s attacking threat.
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Harry Kane scored twice as England fought back from an early deficit to defeat DR Congo 2-1, booking a place in the World Cup Round of 16 against co-hosts Mexico.
MTN Nigeria paid N878.7bn in taxes and levies in 2025, driven by strong revenue and profit growth, as the company expanded infrastructure investment and increased support for local suppliers.
Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system dropped by N104.76bn between February and April 2026 after the Central Bank reduced interest rates, indicating stronger liquidity retention within banks despite rising money supply.
Folashade Tinubu-Ojo has threatened protests over disputed Lagos APC primary results, alleging manipulation in favour of the Justice Forum bloc and warning that unresolved grievances could deepen internal party tensions.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress says its nationwide primaries will proceed on May 29 despite Eid-el-Kabir disruptions, citing transportation challenges and warning against unauthorised activities outside approved party guidelines.
ADC chairman David Mark says the party’s presidential primary showed democracy can thrive peacefully in Nigeria, as Atiku Abubakar defeated Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the contest.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, defeating Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the party’s nationwide primary.
APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele alleged that the ADC was Atiku Abubakar’s platform to end the southern presidency, while criticising Peter Obi’s reported political realignments ahead of 2027.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele warned against electoral violence ahead of 2027, saying no Nigerian should die for political ambitions while urging peace, stronger laws, and action against insecurity.
ADC suspended Jigawa primary collation indefinitely after violence, irregularities and factional disputes disrupted voting, with officials set to resume the process after the Eid break.
Olubadan Rashidi Ladoja said voters not his influence will decide Oyo’s 2027 leaders, stressing that politicians’ popularity and performance will determine electoral outcomes.
Peter Obi said Children’s Day brings little joy in Nigeria as 82 schoolchildren remain abducted, describing the situation as a national shame and a failure to protect vulnerable citizens.
The African Development Bank appointed Festus Keyamo as African champion for a $7bn aviation transformation programme aimed at modernising Africa’s aviation sector and expanding investment across the continent.
