…the Russian President praised the IBA’s resilience in supporting athletes despite political pressures,” the IBA statement said. The IBA website also featured photos of Donald Trump Jr. on stage with Kremlev at an event in Istanbul in September 2025. Bettina Trump’s Instagram post was accompanied by 20 photos including…

…opposition parties gathered in Abuja on Monday, August 31, for a summit organised by political pressure group G-100, aimed at building a united front to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 presidential election.The summit, held at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, was convened by…

…Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have rejected the push by a political pressure group, G-100, for opposition parties to field a single presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Sunday PUNCH gathered that while both camps recognise the need for greater cooperation…

…remain calm and allow the courts to conclude the process, rejecting any suggestion that political pressure or media campaigns could substitute for a judicial ruling.On the 2027 presidential race, Imumolen said Accord does not have its own candidate and will instead publicly back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-electio…

…elections. The party said Osun result was a warning that Nigerians could still resist political pressure and defend their votes, but cautioned that the battle for the integrity of the ballot would become even more important as the 2027 elections approach. The position was contained in two separate statements signed by…

…the Osun State governorship election as evidence that a determined electorate can resist political pressure and uphold its choice through the ballot. Adeoye, in a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday, said the outcome of the election sent a strong message that political influence and government resources could not…

…that the Osun electorate had demonstrated the strength of popular will in the face of political pressure. “I did point out in my last newsletter that the rule of law must be allowed to prevail over the rule of politics. “The voters in Osun State have taught politicians a lesson that the rule of the people and their wil…

…rule of law. They stressed that their movement was neither an opposition alliance nor a political pressure group but a collective of legislators concerned about what they called the steady erosion of democratic institutions. “Our membership cuts across political parties, regions and ideological differences. We are neit…

…credible independence. The Central Bank’s monetary mandate should be protected from political pressure, direct deficit financing constrained, and major decisions supported by public evidence. Independence should mean professional freedom within a clear legal mandate-not freedom from scrutiny. Nigeria’s anti-corruption…

…hearing with serious reservations about whether he would be willing to stand up to political pressure.” “I sincerely hope he proves those concerns unfounded, because the Intelligence Community deserves steadier leadership than it has received in recent months,” Warner said in a statement after the vote. Chuck Schumer,…

…Guards on American military assets across the region. Under growing domestic political pressure due to rising gasoline prices, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the latest operations as honoring the deaths of up to three American service members killed in recent Iranian strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…

…maintaining progress would require sustained investment despite growing financial and geopolitical pressures. “The historic levels of immunization that we are seeing across lower-income countries show what can be achieved when all stakeholders work together towards a shared objective. “Our challenge now is to maintain…

…and fair elections in 2027." Atiku also called on members of the judiciary to resist political pressure and protect the integrity of the courts, warning that judicial institutions must not be used as tools for partisan interests. "Governments will come and go. Hence, the judiciary must guard her integrity as the last h…

…the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform yesterday, as Starmer faces mounting political pressure at home. "Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two ` very important subjects - immigration and energy (OPEN NORTH SEA ` OIL!). I wish him ` well!" Trump wrote. The U…

…the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, as Starmer faces mounting political pressure at home. “Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom,” Trump wrote. “He failed badly on two ?very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA ?OIL!). I wish him ?well!” The U.S…