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By Nathaniel Shaibu Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has emerged as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association after defeating two other senior lawyers in the association’s 2026 national officers’ election. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Aham Ejelam, SAN, announced the results at the NBA National Secretariat in Abuja on Sunday, following the conclusion of the election, which was delayed by technical challenges and a cyberattack. Ejelam said Badejo-Okusanya polled 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes cast, to defeat her closest challenger, Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who secured…

The Peoples Democratic Party and the ruling All Progressives Congress have commenced the upload of names of their governorship and state Houses of Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. Speaking exclusively with The PUNCH, the PDP National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, disclosed that the party commenced the upload process on Saturday. Also, a senior APC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, told our correspondent that the party would upload only the governorship and state Houses of Assembly candidates whose nominations had been cleared by the primary election appeal panel and…

Former CAF Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns are plotting a move for Super Eagles forward Sunday Adetunji, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Sundowns are coming off a largely successful campaign that saw them win the CAF Champions League, though they narrowly missed out on the South African Premier League title to Orlando Pirates. ​As one of the wealthiest clubs on the continent, they are known for investing heavily in their squad and are looking to add quality to their side ahead of next season. Mamelodi Sundowns team. (Photo by Imago) ​According to recent reports, they are now considering a transfer for Adetunji. The…

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has alleged that governors across Nigeria are diverting local government allocations, pledging to grant full financial autonomy to councils if elected in 2027. Adebutu made the remarks on Sunday during a meeting with the Egba Traditional Council at the Ake Palace in Abeokuta, where he sought the blessings and support of traditional rulers for his governorship ambition. He was accompanied by his running mate, Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo; the PDP candidate for Ogun Central Senatorial District, Iyabo Obasanjo; the Ogun State PDP Chairman, Abayomi Tella; and other party leaders. Speaking before…

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem could be set for a swift return to top-flight football after Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor opened talks over a summer move, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old centre-back endured a difficult campaign with French club Nantes last season, as the Canaries suffered relegation to Ligue 2 despite several impressive performances from the Nigerian international. Awaziem remained one of Nantes’ standout performers during the 2025/26 campaign, contributing one goal and two assists in 26 league appearances while also providing leadership at the heart of the defence. Chidozie Awaziem in action for FC NANTES. Copyright: ImagoxBaptistexAutissierx Get Our…

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Shooting Stars have announced that winger Ismail Ayodele is absent without leave (AWOL) after failing to report for pre-season duties, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Shooting Stars enjoyed a successful 2025/26 campaign in the Nigerian top flight, finishing third to secure their first continental qualification in 27 years. ​Preparations for the new season are already underway. While the club is focused on retaining its current squad, they are simultaneously scouting for new talent to bolster their roster. Ayodele Ismail at Shooting Stars. (Photo credit: Shooting SC) ​They were recently linked with Haruna Hadi, who played for Remo…

Thirty days is a short window to ask for anything, which makes Grok AI predicts that XRP is almost restrained by comparison to the usual end-of-year moonshots. From $1.08, it wants $1.25 to $1.35 by mid August.The setup leans on five things happening together rather than one big catalyst. Spot ETF inflows keep showing up. Ripple’s full MiCA license opens the door to regulated European expansion.XRPL network activity is surging in the background. Whales are accumulating instead of distributing. Exchange balances are dropping as coins move into cold storage.Source: Grok AI XRP Price PredictionGrok also points to something almost calendar-based.…

Super Eagles and Fulham stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey could have another compatriot join them at Craven Cottage this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Premier League side Fulham have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign 22-year-old Nigerian centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu, after seeing their initial bid rejected. The young defender could be on the verge of the biggest move of his career just months after arriving at Turkish giants Trabzonspor. According to several reports in Turkey, negotiations between Fulham and Trabzonspor have reached an advanced stage, although the two clubs are yet to reach a final agreement. Fulham are believed to…

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has revealed that Victor Osimhen played an important role in convincing French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu to join the Turkish champions, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking during an appearance on Tivibu Spor as related by TV100, Buruk explained how Osimhen personally reached out to the 22-year-old before the transfer was completed. The Galatasaray manager said: “Osimhen and Lesley had a phone conversation. He also FaceTimed with me twice.” The conversations came before Galatasaray completed Ugochukwu’s arrival from English club Burnley on a season-long loan. The agreement includes a conditional obligation to buy, with the overall transfer package worth…

XRP price prediction remains in focus as it trades between $1.08 and $1.10. The chart still gives bulls little to celebrate. Price remains below the 50, 100, and 200-day EMAs between $1.15 and $1.16, $1.24 and $1.25, and $1.45 and $1.46. That leaves the $1.00 to $1.02 zone as the key support that traders keep watching.The latest inflation data briefly lifted risk appetite across financial markets. However, XRP barely flinched. While stocks welcomed the softer backdrop, XRP continued to drift as traders stayed on the sidelines. Sometimes the market hears good news and simply shrugs.Open interest in perpetual futures has…