Southampton Expelled From Championship Play-Offs For Spying

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-off final following a disciplinary hearinginto allegations of spying on opponents’ training sessions.The English Football League (EFL) confirmed the decision on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after anindependent disciplinary commission found Southampton guilty of multiple breaches of EFL regulations.The club admitted to unauthorised filming and observation of training sessions…

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Michael Jackson Biopic Debuts Atop North America Box Office

The Michael Jackson biopic titled “Michael” debuted at the top of the North America box office thisweekend, earning an estimated $97 million in its opening frame.The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson (nephew of the late pop icon) in the titlerole, opened in North American theaters on Friday, April 24, 2026. It…

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On Becoming Abegistan: When Survival Becomes Entitlement.

“Abeg” used to be a soft appeal. Today, in Nigeria, especially Lagos, it has become a language of survival.It slips into conversations, softened with humor or wrapped in politeness. “Abeg, help me.” “Show me love.” “Anything for the weekend?” “Send something.” What once carried hesitation now moves freely across social and economic spaces.But begging is…

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Man City Set New Record With Fourth Successive FA Cup Final Spot

Manchester City have set a new record by reaching the FA Cup final for the fourth successive seasonafter a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Southampton in the semi-final at Wembley Stadium onSaturday, April 25, 2026. Jeremy Doku equalised in the 82nd minute and Nico Gonzalez scored a stunning long-range winner inthe 87th minute to overturn…

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Opposition Must Unite Or Risk Defeat — Hayatu-Deen

A presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has warned thatthe opposition risks defeat in the 2027 general elections unless it presents a united front.Hayatu-Deen made the call on Saturday, April 25, 2026, on the sidelines of the National OppositionSummit held in Ibadan, Oyo State. He emphasised that Nigeria’s current challenges, including insecurity,…

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Minister Of Power, Adebayo Adelabu Resigns

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally resigned from his position in the FederalExecutive Council.The resignation was contained in a letter dated Wednesday, April 22, 2026, addressed to President BolaAhmed Tinubu, and routed through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.According to the letter, Adelabu’s resignation will take effect on…

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Buhari’s Son Declares House Of Representatives Bid On Apc Platform

Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intentionto contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections on the platform ofthe All Progressives Congress. The declaration targets the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State.Yusuf Buhari made his intention known in a letter dated…

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