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The book, The NADECO Story, collects into one formidable and unforgettable volume the struggles, travails and triumphs of the foremost Nigerian organisation intentionally formed by pro-democracy groups as their arrowhead for disentangling the Military’s hold on governance and power. Written over the course of two decades, the book chronicles the raison d’etre, adventures, tragedies and […]

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Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has won the club’s Mahou Five Star Player of the Season.

The France captain has now won the award for the second consecutive time.

He scored 42 goals across all competitions for the Los Blancos this season.

Mbappe was recognized after finishing as the top scorer in LaLiga with 25 goals and winning the Pichichi Trophy.

He was also the top scorer in the Champions League with 15 goals.

In total, the former Paris Saint-Germain star scored 42 goals in 44 matches.

Mbappe joined Real Madrid from PSG in 2024 and has been impressive for the club so far.

LaLiga: Again, Mbappe wins Real Madrid’s Player of the Season

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has stated that Children’s Day serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to nurture, protect and invest in the younger generation.

The governor who congratulated children across the state and Nigeria on the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, described them as the hope, pride and future of society.

In a statement issued in Osogbo by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the Governor Adeleke noted that children remain the reason government must continue to work tirelessly towards building a better future for society.

The governor described children as “the foundation of tomorrow’s Osun State. Every child deserves access to quality education, healthcare, protection, and equal opportunities regardless of social background”.

According to him, “The dreams, talents, and aspirations of children are critical to the future growth and prosperity of the state.”

He added that every child in public schools, private institutions and government care homes matter equally to his administration.

“Children remain the hope, pride, and future of society,” the governor said.

Adeleke reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to policies and programmes aimed at supporting the welfare, growth, and development of children across the state.

He said “ongoing efforts were focused on improving access to quality education, safe learning environments, child welfare services, and better living conditions for young people”.

The governor also called on parents, guardians, teachers, and religious leaders to continue instilling discipline, moral values, respect, and compassion in children, noting that raising responsible children is a collective duty.

Adeleke warned against child abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence, saying any society that fails to protect its children risks endangering its future.

“As we celebrate our children today, I assure every parent and child that our administration will leave no stone unturned in protecting and developing the future of our young ones,” the governor stated.

Children’s Day serves as reminder of need to invest in younger generation — Gov Adeleke

Iga Swiatek navigated her way into the third round of the French Open on Wednesday on Court Philippe-Chatrier with a 6-2, 6-3 success over world number 35 Sara Bejlek, despite a match plagued by unforced errors.

The four-time Roland Garros champion is seeking to reclaim the title she won three times consecutively between 2022 and 2024, before losing out at the semifinal stage to top seed Aryna Sabalenka last season.

Swiatek, 24, has recently teamed up with Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig and has been preparing for the clay-court Grand Slam at the Spanish great’s tennis academy in Mallorca.

Last year’s Rolan Garos semifinalist against Aryna Sabalenka, continues her journey, securing her 42nd win at the clay event in 45 matches played (only Sabalenka, Sakkari, and Halep have managed to beat Swiatek in the Paris tournament).

To keep that statistic intact, she will have to overcome (who beat her in Miami earlier this season) or Jelena Ostapenko (her nemesis, whom she has never beaten in six previous meetings) this Friday.

Iga Świątek Reaches French Open 4th Round is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has admonished religious leaders to sustain their fervent prayers towards the peace, unity, and stability in the country before, during and after the 2027 general elections.

Abiodun also urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu, and called on parents to be more proactive in fulfilling their responsibilities toward their children as they mark this year’s Children’s Day Celebration.

The governor spoke on Wednesday, while delivering a message to Muslim faithful in the state after the observance of 2 rakat eid prayers at the Lantoro praying ground, Abeokuta.

Abiodun who was represented by the Senator representing Ogun Central at the National Assembly, Senator Shuaibu Afolabi asserted that the state had enjoyed remarkable peace and development in the last seven years through divine support and the prayers of religious leaders.

He said, “The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun CON, facilitated with the Muslim community and citizens of Ogun State in general. He has asked me to make a statement containing three main elements.

“One, his administration will be seven years in office in about 2 days from now, meaning that he has one year left. He has asked me to ask the clerics to pray for him to ensure that the success he has recorded in the last seven years would also be enjoyed in the last one year.

“In these years the state has been peaceful and prosperous under his reign but then all this couldn’t have happened except with the prayers of the clerics and the benevolence of the almighty and has asked me to tell them to still pray for him.

“The second part is that the you should pray for our president, Bola Tinubu so he can have a successful re-election and all those vrying for one position or the other in Ogun state, that he election will be peaceful and the country will not go into war or be divided rather it will be united before, during and after the election.

“ Lastly, today is also the children’s day. Only a child that is well brought up can be a benefit to the family and to your country. All our youths and citizens of Ogun state, please ensure that the new generation that we are building will be build them on Godliness and virtues…”

The governor reiterated his administration’s determination towards the delivery of the dividend of democracy across the three Senatorial districts of the state before the expiration of his tenure in office.

In a sermon, the Chief imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Sa’addallah Bamigbola urged Muslims to continue to uphold the virtues of peace, tolerance, unity, and selflessness, noting that these values were essential for the progress and peaceful coexistence of society.

Governor Abiodun urges clerics to pray for peace, unity ahead of 2027 election

The Nigerian Navy has commemorated its 70th anniversary with a colourful celebration at the Navy Beecroft Parade Ground in Apapa, Lagos, where senior military officers, government officials, security stakeholders, and guests gathered to honour seven decades of service to the nation. The event was hosted by the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral […]

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Atalanta midfielder, Ederson, has agreed personal terms with Manchester United ahead of a proposed summer move.

According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Ederson has paused negotiations with other clubs.

The player is likely to cost United around €45m in total.

Romano wrote on X: “Éderson has agreed personal terms with Manchester United and paused all talks with other clubs since last week.

“Atalanta and Man United have been in talks over €45m package deal for weeks.

“It’s up to Man United whether they want to proceed with the deal or not, and when.”

EPL: Ederson agrees deal with Man Utd as €45m transfer edges close

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday joined Muslim faithful at Dodan Barracks in Lagos for the observance of Eid prayers.

The President was accompanied by several top government officials and political figures, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat.

Photos from the Eid prayer ground were later shared on X by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun.

Tinubu joins Muslim faithful for Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos (Photos)

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has flagged off the construction of a Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital and

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Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has claimed that set plays are the secret weapon that Arsenal must use against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.

The Gunners are hoping to lift their first European title in Budapest on Saturday.

Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Merson said their advantage against the Ligue 1 champions will be their physicality.

According to him, PSG will struggle to defend corners and free-kicks.

“I think they’ve got a chance, especially with the way they do set-plays,” Merson said.

“Anytime they get a set-piece will be like a penalty because PSG are a small team, they’re a good team but they’re a small team.

“I think PSG will struggle with that. You’re talking about one of the best forward lines against one of the best defences.”

UCL final: Merson reveals Arsenal’s secret weapon against PSG