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Nigerian-born defender, Ime Okon has been included in South Africa’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Okon, who was born to a Nigerian father and South African mother, currently plays for Bundesliga club Hannover 96.

The 22-year-old has already represented Bafana Bafana five times.

Okon will be making his debut for South Africa at a major tournament after he was snubbed for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross are the new names that have been called up by head coach Hugo Broos.

A look at the 26 names shows that 19 of them play in the South African league.

South Africa Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union, USA), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Kamogelo Sebelebele (both Orlando Pirates), Ime Okon (Hannover 96, Germany), Samukele Kabini (Molde FK, Norway), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire, USA)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela, Portugal)

Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng (all Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Iqraam Rayners, Themba Zwane (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol, Cyprus)

2026 World Cup: Nigeria-born defender, Okon included in South Africa’s squad

The Kwara State Police Command has denied reports claiming that Boko Haram suspects were arrested in Ilorin, describing the information circulating on social media as false.

Police spokesperson Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said in a statement that no Boko Haram member had been arrested anywhere in the state.

“The Kwara State Police Command wishes to categorically debunk the false and misleading information currently circulating on social media alleging that operatives of the command arrested a group of Boko Haram suspects within the Ilorin metropolis,” the statement said.

The police explained that officers from the Violent Crime Response Unit only stopped a truck carrying Fulani travellers during a security patrol in Ilorin on Tuesday night.

According to the statement, the travellers and the vehicle were searched and screened as part of routine security checks.

“Following comprehensive checks, no incriminating item, weapon, or security threat was discovered on any of the occupants,” the police said.

The travellers reportedly told officers they were heading to Jigawa State and, after documentation, were allowed to continue their journey.

The command also warned residents against spreading unverified reports capable of causing fear and tension.

In a separate operation, police arrested three suspected armed robbers and vandals around the Asa Dam-Dangote Road area of Ilorin.

Police said the suspects were linked to the destruction of government solar light installations and robbery activities in the area.

The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Adekimi Ojo, praised the intelligence-led operation and assured residents that the command would continue tackling crime across the state.

Police deny Boko Haram arrest reports in Kwara

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has taken a swipe at the administration of President Bola Tinubu, alleging that it has left Nigeria worse than it met it three years ago when he assumed office.

Afenifere said this in a statement titled, “Tinubu’s Third Year Report: Summum Malum or Summum Bonum”, and signed by its leader, His Royal Highness, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye.

The group stated that the Tinubu administration is breeding poverty, unemployment and insecurity.

“Afenifere is fearful of the current course of our democracy, and commiserates with Nigerian citizens following three years of the inauguration of this maladministration that has bred poverty, unemployment, mass killings and kidnappings, tampering with democratic federalism, subjugation of other arms of government, etc.

“According to Chapter Two, Section 14 of the Nigerian Constitution, the primary purpose of governance is welfare and security. Across the world, citizens are motivated by their governments either with Summum Malum – fear of Ultimate Evil – violent death, poverty, tyranny, or Summum Bonum – promise of Ultimate Good – homes, prosperity, security etc,” it said.

The group lamented that for an administration that came to power on a mantra of renewed hope, one can only dare to hope that the country’s electoral system could do the right thing by the next Inauguration Day.

It also bemoaned insecurity in the country, corruption and economic stagnation, accusing the present administration of dragging Nigeria backwards.

The apex Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation stated: “The nightmare of ultimate evil has become a reality under the APC administration, with teachers being beheaded, children being kidnapped, and villages ransacked and displaced. The ongoing kidnapping of students and teachers and gruesome murders in Kwara, Oyo and other States is a painful reminder of the Tinubu government’s culpable wilful negligence of not restructuring our security architecture, especially the failure to create State and Community Police.

“Nigerians can’t help but question whether there is an unholy pact between the APC and terrorists following the admission by some APC stalwarts that they imported terrorists to embarrass President Jonathan out of office in 2015, after which insecurity moved wholesale to President Buhari’s Northwest region, and now to President Tinubu’s Southwest region.

“Previously, we heard of politicians sleeping in coffins for political pacts with their godfathers; now our whole democracy is wearing coffin shoes under APC governance.”

You govt breeding poverty, unemployment, insecurity – Afenifere slams Tinubu

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbass, has been asked to produce records of proceedings in the Green Chamber to show that a letter announcing Kingsley Chinda’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and resignation as Minority Leader, was read on the floor of the House. 

The request was made by the Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, who recently filed a lawsuit asking an Abuja Federal High Court to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising Chinda as a governorship candidate of the APC.

Chinda, an ally of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, minister, Nyesom Wike, emerged the governorship candidate of the APC in the May 21, 2026, primary election, following the last-minute withdrawal of other contestants – incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Tonye Cole and Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly.

However, the Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, whose members include indigenes of Chinda’s Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State, approached an Abuja Federal High Court seeking to stop him from taking part in the 2027 poll.

The plaintiff argued that the lawmaker’s defection was inconsistent with the provisions of Section 68 (1) (g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, and pronouncements of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the defection of legislators.

To back up the claim that Chinda’s defection did not follow due process, the plaintiff has requested the Speaker of the House of Representatives to produce evidence that a letter notifying the House of the development was read on the floor during plenary. 

The request was made via a letter, dated May 26, 2027, signed by Jesse Williams Amuga, Esq., Administrative Secretary,

Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners.

The letter read: “Request brought pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 2011: Request for the Hansard and Votes of Proceedings and Order Paper of each day of plenary sessions of the House of Representatives, National Assembly, during the month of March and April, 2026, or any other date to ascertain whether the records can confirm the date on which the Rt. Hon. Speaker or any other presiding officer of the House of Representatives read the official letter of resignation of Hon. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda to confirm cessation of his membership of the PDP and also to confirm his resignation as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, National Assembly.

“We write on behalf of some of the 500,000 registered constituents of Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency, currently represented by Hon. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda.

“We write to request a formal letter of response to the above-named subject-matter. 

“This letter that we are requesting is a condition precedent under Section 68 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 which we seek to tender as Exhibit in a lawsuit.

“We, as lawyers representing the constituents, previously wrote a letter expressing the intentions of the said constituents. A copy of the said letter dated October 2025, to the said legislator, is enclosed/attached.”

The letter was copied to the Deputy Speaker, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Following the lawsuit filed against Chinda’s candidacy in the 2027 election, a group, the Centre for Constitutional Governance and Electoral Integrity, CCGEI, had, in a statement, declared that the Rivers lawmaker had already resigned as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives before participating in the APC governorship process and had not taken part in any PDP-related activities since then.

Speaker asked to produce evidence of Chinda’s defection to APC, resignation as Minority Leader

Senator Muhammad Sabo Nakudu has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in

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Prof. Femi Otubanjo, Director of Research, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs says he is surprised the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, is vying for the number one seat in the country.

Speaking during an interview on the Arise News TV morning show, Otubanjo said he is surprised because the African Democratic Congress, ADC chieftain does not have what it takes for the presidential race.

“I’m surprised that Amaechi is struggling to be president. The problem is that Nigerians take politics as incantation, when you say something repeatedly, you feel you can do it”, he said.

According to him, “Amaechi should not have bothered himself” to contest the ADC primary election with former vice president, Atiku Abubakar.

Otubanjo also expressed pessimism about, Atiku garnering reasonable votes from Southern Nigeria in 2027, stating that the ADC has no prominent members in the region.

“It was as if Amaechi was not in the primary. Right now Atiku has no leg in the South.

“No prominent ADC member is from the South except Amaechi but Amaechi is not an asset”, he added.

‘I’m surprised Amaechi wants to be president, he’s not an asset’ – Femi Otubanjo

Stakeholders in Africa’s education and technology sectors have called for urgent reforms in talent development, warning that

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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating a case involving Computer Related Fraud, Identity Theft, and Money Laundering following an intelligence report received from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).

Preliminary investigations revealed that one Emmanuel Amanfo ‘M’, a resident of Lagos State who is currently at large, allegedly conspired with his 22 years old stepdaughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru to open and operate multiple bank accounts for fraudulent activities. One of their victims was identified as a resident of Malta (name withheld).

Further investigations showed that funds of were transferred through Money Transfer Operators and direct deposits into several Nigerian bank accounts, all owned by Rokibat Imoru. Upon receipt, the funds were transferred into an Ecobank account belonging to her 39 years old mother, Urowhe Diana, where the proceeds were allegedly expended.

Following forensic analysis of the suspects’ digital footprints, the mother and daughter were arrested for their active involvement in a romance scam operation. 

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, Emmanuel Amanfo, who is the husband of Urowhe Diana and step-father of Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru.

Investigation into the matter is still ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc(+),NPM  remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and protecting the nation’s cyberspace.

In furtherance of this, the Director, NPF-NCCC urges members of the public to report suspicious cybercriminal activities through our official online reporting portal at https://nccc.npf.gov.ng/ereport/signin or our email: nationalcybercrimecenter@nccc.gov.ng⁠

Former Super Eagles forward, Nwankwo Kanu, has claimed it is Arsenal’s turn to win the UEFA Champions League.

Kanu was sharing his thoughts with Flashscore ahead of the Gunners’ clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

Arsenal fly to Budapest on the back of winning their first Premier League title in 22 years.

Mikel Arteta’s men have also reached the final without losing a single game.

On the other hand, PSG are the defending champions and have already beaten English sides like Chelsea and Liverpool this campaign.

“I told my friends that last season, we were struggling against Manchester City, and they went on to win the league. But this season, the table changed, and we have come out on top to win the Premier League title,” Kanu said.

“In the same way, PSG won the Champions League last year, but I truly believe that this season it will be Arsenal’s turn to go all the way and lift the trophy, making it a historic year for the club.”

UCL final: It’s their turn to win trophy – Kanu Nwankwo predicts Arsenal vs PSG

The police command in Ogun has deployed over 2,500 personnel and specialised operational assets to ensure adequate security and

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