…tenure for local government chairmen in the first instance. According to him, as preparations continue for the forthcoming local government elections, some members of Nnewi Ichi have argued that it is their turn to produce the next mayor, while others maintain that the position remains with Umudim under the community’s…

…defeated Tanzania 2-1 in an international friendly on Thursday, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning note. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade gave the 10-time African champions the lead in the first half, but Tanzania responded before the break to restore pa…

…alongside other peacebuilding initiatives.” The ambassador further announced “that preparations had reached an advanced stage for a €25 million flagship agricultural programme focusing on Nigeria’s dairy and cocoa value chains.” He also revealed that consultations were ongoing with the Presidents of the European Counci…

…for the tournament. File: Gift Monday The 10-time African champions have continued preparations at the La Noria Club in Casablanca ahead of their departure to Morocco's administrative capital, Rabat, where they will play their Group C matches against Malawi, Zambia and Egypt. The team's arrival meeting with officials o…

…Golf Championship, from September 19 to 27, 2026, with organisers describing preparations as being in full swing. The tournament, organised by the Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association in collaboration with Ikoyi Club 1938, will build on nearly three decades of tradition while aiming to set new standards in organisa…

…on or before 31 August 2026. He directed that teacher recruitment and other operational preparations begin immediately to ensure the school admits its first set of learners in September. The minister also disclosed that a third bilingual school would commence academic activities at the start of the 2026 academic sessio…

…in anticipation of a South American victory, only for Spain's win to expose those preparations publicly, per Rediff. Her post read: "If FIFA world cup final was not rigged, why were the fireworks colors of Argentina? Their plans were ruined by Spain."While the post spread rapidly across platforms, no official statement…

As political parties put the finishing touches to preparations ahead of the possible substitution of candidates and the commencement of political campaigns, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed confidence in the candidature of its governorship candidate in Adamawa State. The stakeholders, comprising caret…

…BayArena. Okonkwo’s clean sheet in Helsinki followed an encouraging start to Wrexham’s preparations, having earlier kept goal in a scoreless draw with Wisla Krakow, in which he saved a second-half penalty. Super Eagles duo, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi, also featured as Nottingham Forest began a new era under manager, Ol…

…victory gives Glasner a positive start to life at the City Ground as he begins preparations for the 2026-27 season.

…who arrived in New Jersey after defeating France in the semi-finals, continued their preparations by training outdoors on Thursday as they gear up to face Argentina in the tournament's final. by Linda Ikeji at 17/07/2026 10:50 PM | Share this Story

…Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) briefed the council on the state of preparations for the elections and unequivocally affirmed its readiness to conduct a free, fair, transparent and credible poll on Saturday, 18 July 2026. “The committee informed NEC that there was no operational or logistical basis fo…

…the squad ahead of the new season.The Spaniard, who officially began pre-season preparations at Cobham last week, is said to have identified goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, defenders Axel Disasi and Benoît Badiashile, winger Alejandro Garnacho and striker Liam Delap as surplus to requirements.According to Portuguese public…

…the court session, the state's prosecuting counsel said the prosecution had concluded preparations to present its witnesses when the trial resumes. Kano High Court begins trial of alleged wife killer

…and policy harmonisation across the continent. The permanent secretary also said preparations for the 2026 International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha presented an opportunity for African countries to strengthen continental unity and present a common front on global digital issues. “As we p…

…digital economy as efforts aimed at expanding opportunities for young Nigerians. With preparations for the 2027 elections gaining momentum, Ihonvbere said young Nigerians remained the most important constituency to engage, urging them to make informed choices and participate actively in the democratic process. “The qua…

…hard to build a team that the people of Bayelsa will be proud of,” he added. As part of preparations for the new season, Bayelsa United will stage a 12-team pre-season tournament featuring the eight quarter-finalists from the last edition of the Prosperity Cup, alongside Selena FC, Bayelsa Talents Under-19, Bayelsa Uni…

…in African women’s football is over, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. As Nigeria intensify preparations for the tournament in Morocco, the reigning African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year believes every team is capable of causing an upset and has urged her teammates to approach every game with maximum respect. “I don’t share…

…for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as Team Nigeria intensifies preparations for the multi-sport event, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 100m and 4x100m relay specialist, popularly known as “The Nigerian Nightmare”, said the national team’s training camp has played a key role in sharpening the athletes…

…months," he stated. According to Carmando, Maradona considered him indispensable to his preparations and recovery during the tournament. Diego Maradona in action in the clash Argentina Vs England at the 1986 World Cup | FIFA He reminisced, "It may have been 40 years ago, but things like that never leave you. To think A…

…Mornings, Balogun admitted that the unprecedented situation had an impact on the US's preparations."My initial reaction was that I was happy to be back in the team," he said. "But when I started to reflect, I knew it was going to cause a lot of controversy. "And I could almost see within my team-mates a bit of nerves b…

The Super Falcons’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gathered momentum on Monday as players began arriving at their camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their title defence, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, six-time CAF Women’s Player of the Yea…

…party sought to allay concerns over the implication of the judgment on its electoral preparations. “We wish to assure members of the party and the general public that this judgment has no effect whatsoever on the direct primaries through which the party’s candidates have emerged at all levels,” Abdullahi said. He said…

…some government officials said the situation remained fluid. They explained that while preparations for the formal transfer had been concluded, operational considerations could still alter the timetable at the last minute. There were scenes of thanksgiving in churches in Ogbomoso on Sunday as families thanked God for t…

…been included in AC Milan’s 26-man squad for the opening phase of the club’s pre-season preparations under new coach Ruben Amorim, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Rossoneri will begin training at the Milanello training centre on Monday (today), with Amorim set to assess his squad before making further decisions on arri…