Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is set to return to the pitch at the age of 46, more than a decade after retiring from professional football. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star is scheduled to feature for Italian third-division club Ravenna in their derby clash against Forli on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Ravenna confirmed the date on Saturday, months after announcing in June that the 2002 FIFA World Cup winner would join the club. “The wait now has a date: Sunday, November 15,” the club said in a statement. “The Brazilian legend will wear the Ravenna FC shirt in the…
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Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the publication of the voters’ register. Ibe raised concerns about the electoral commission’s compliance with legal requirements for displaying and publishing the register, warning that its actions could undermine public confidence in the electoral process. In a post on his X handle on Saturday, Ibe questioned why INEC should expect understanding when political parties and candidates risk exclusion for failing to meet electoral deadlines. “When parties or candidates miss electoral deadlines, they…
Controversial Nigerian social media personality Hauwa Saidu Mohammed, popularly known as Jaruma, has reportedly been taken to the National Hospital in Abuja over a breast-related health concern while in police detention. The influencer has reportedly been in police custody since Monday following her online claims about an alleged rift between Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, and a woman she described as one of his girlfriends. According to SaharaReporters, a source familiar with the development said the Investigating Police Officer (IPO) handling the case took Jaruma to the hospital on Saturday after it became apparent that she required medical…
A former Ondo State Commissioner for Education and ex-Director-General of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC), Dr Pius Osunyikanmi, has died at the age of 55. Osunyikanmi reportedly died on Saturday after a protracted illness, according to a Starnews report citing a family source. The former director-general was also a close ally and political adviser to former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko. His death was confirmed in a condolence message issued on Saturday by Rotimi Akinwamide, the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Constituency in Ondo State. Akinwamide described Osunyikanmi as “a distinguished son of Ile-Oluji, an accomplished…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a 61-year-old retired teacher, Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun, popularly known as Mama Teacher, eight months after she was found dead inside the toilet of her residence in Abeokuta. The suspect, identified as Saburi Lateef Ayinde, popularly known as Oki-Ocean, was arrested on October 19 following sustained investigations into the killing. The victim was allegedly murdered at her residence in Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, Abeokuta, on Friday, February 27, 2026, a day after returning from a retirement celebration organised by her colleagues. Her lifeless body was discovered inside…
The Senate has dismissed a claim by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator Ireti Kingibe that Nigerians could be forced to surrender 25 per cent of their earnings in taxes if the All Progressives Congress (APC) returns to power in 2027. Naija News reports that Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu described the allegation as misleading, insisting that the tax law in question had already been passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. In an interview with Sunday Punch, Adaramodu accused Kingibe of attempting to misrepresent the legislation for political gain. The lawmaker, who chairs the Senate…
Sowore Raises Fresh Concerns Over Tinubu’s Health After Kaduna Rally Appearance Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has raised fresh concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s health following the president’s appearance at a political rally in Kaduna. Sowore alleged that Tinubu might have suffered a stroke, claiming that the president’s physical condition during the rally was troubling. However, the allegation has not been independently verified, and Tinubu has maintained that he is healthy and capable of performing his presidential duties. The activist made the claim in a post on X while reacting to a video…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that its 3rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will hold on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Abuja. The opposition party disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director. According to the statement, the meeting will take place at JD Event Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, opposite A-Class Park, Maitama, Abuja, at 10:00 a.m. NDC to Present Statement of Account The party said a major highlight of the NEC meeting would be the release and presentation of its Statement of Account by the National Treasurer. Director explained that…
The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Kaduna, describing it as a “carnival of deceit, recycled lies and brazen political fraud.” Makinde accused President Bola Tinubu of seeking re-election in 2027 despite what he described as unfulfilled promises, worsening economic hardship, rising poverty, unemployment and persistent insecurity. The opposition candidate’s criticism followed the APC campaign rally held in Kaduna on Saturday, where he alleged that the ruling party was attempting to repackage failed promises and make fresh assurances to Nigerians without demonstrating sufficient progress under…
Popular Plateau-based gospel artiste and pastor, Ezra Jinang, has come under criticism on social media following the release of a song praising Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and describing her as the “Maman Talakawa,” a Hausa expression meaning “Mother of the Poor.” Jinang, who also serves as Special Assistant on Entertainment to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, released the song on Saturday ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention in Kaduna. However, the song has generated mixed reactions, with several fans and social media users questioning the decision to celebrate the First Lady amid the economic hardship, poverty and…