…I think that’s also our goal for the next one.” So far the US have only faced limited opposition in Paraguay, who they beat 4-1, and Australia. Next up is eliminated Turkey, in what will be a dead rubber for both teams. Sterner tests surely await in the knockout, with Belgium and then Spain among the likeliest foes in…

…weakening of the APC’s political strength in the state and a troubling resurgence of opposition elements. The support base of our party has been significantly diminished. “In our firm assessment, Governor AbdulRazaq has lost the moral and political authority to determine the future of the APC in Kwara State. His popula…

…was contained in a statement issued by its spokesman, Hon. Victor Ogene, in which the opposition parties frowned at the reaction of the House spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, to the legitimate concerns raised by the Minority […]

…allegation as false and mischievous, claiming it was being propagated by members of the opposition. The senator, […]

Security agencies and electoral officials on Saturday embarked on a joint monitoring exercise across Polling Units in Dawakin Kudu and

…on Saturday, Fayose alleged widespread manipulation involving unclaimed voter cards. "No opposition party can win election in Nigeria. Look at what INEC is doing in Ekiti. INEC is handing APC the voters cards that weren't picked up. “APC are now paying non-indigenes N20k to use those voters cards to vote for APC,” Fayo…

…and politicians across seven states. With 1,059,360 registered voters in Ekiti State, 10 opposition political parties are in the race to stop Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in today's governorship election. Also, four senatorial bye-polls will hold in Enugu, Rivers, Ondo and Nas…

TEN opposition political parties are in the race to stop the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in today's governorship election in Ekiti State, Four senatorial bye-polls in Enugu, Rivers, Ondo and Nasarawa; one House of Representatives and one State Assembly bye-elections in Kano and Kebbi states. Over 1m voters t…

…nations now do." And sometimes, near elections , the blame is heaped on the political opposition. But it is not Libya. Because Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are closer to Libya. Are they infested with bandits and jihadists? If arms have poured in from Libya, it's because the Nigerian state is weak and porous . Jonathan's…

…spokesman, Akin Rotimi, Friday, the House acknowledged the safety concerns but reminded opposition lawmakers that they are part of the government and share the responsibility of fixing the country's problems. Akin Rotimi’s reaction followed comments by the minority caucus leader, Fred Agbedi, during a press conference…

…violence during elections because of the stifling of political activities of the opposition by the government in power. Oyebode stressed, “But, this time, the governor regarded Ekiti citizens as one entity, hence the enabling environment given to the opposition parties to operate freely. "Everyone in Ekiti enjoys equal…

…in the suit. The case, which centres on the lingering leadership tussle within the opposition party, came up before Justice Ahmad Mahmud Gama, who had earlier adjourned the matter on June 4 to June 19 for hearing. Proceedings on Friday witnessed extensive legal arguments lasting several hours, culminating in the court…

…direct attacks.They did this by first looking to pass the ball back hoping to entice the opposition to press high. Declan Rice pulled into a wide position, vacating his central midfield position, leaving space into which Harry Kane would drop deep.With Croatia pressing high in numbers, Kane then looked to launch long p…

…not follow the typical shapes and patterns seen at club level. Against more impressive opposition, they may revert to a more defined positional approach.But the tactics they used worked to maximise their players' qualities - the attacking runs of Balogun, the dribbling quality of Pulisic, the engines of McKennie and Ad…

…by managers to get new instructions to their players or to impact the momentum of the opposition.The goalkeeper sits on the turf and signals for the physio and the other players rush to the technical area for a team talk.The Premier League is discussing a solution before the new season while a new law to tackle general…