President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed that the crescent signalling the start of Ramadan 2026 has been sighted. According to a statement by Sambo Junaidu, chairman…
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Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation’s most influential Black voices, died peacefully Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement. He was 84. Jackson, a Baptist minister, had been…
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Real Madrid’s Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reported alleged racist abuse and he and his team-mates left the field. Referee Francois Letexier made the…
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There is a mix of hope and frustration as Nigeria supporters await Fifa’s decision on allegations that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa’s 2026 World Cup play-offs. The Congolese beat the Super Eagles on penalties in…
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Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant winner for Real Madrid against Benfica in their Champions League play-off first leg, which was halted for 10 minutes for alleged racist abuse. The Brazil forward put the visitors ahead in…
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Substitute Desire Doue inspired holders Paris St-Germain to an impressive comeback against 10-man Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie. The Frenchman was named on the bench at the…
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Galatasaray will take a three-goal lead to Turin after coming from behind to beat Juventus in a frenetic first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie. The hosts trailed 2-1 at half-time but…
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England winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal until 2031. Sources have told BBC Sport that the agreement will make Saka the club’s best-paid player on wages in excess of £300,000 a week.…
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Tottenham have been accused of selectively editing the written version of what was said at a fans’ meeting last month. Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) met with representatives of Spurs’ board, including chief executive Vinai Venkatesham on…
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Actor Robert Duvall, who appeared in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95. The Oscar winner for Tender Mercies died “peacefully” at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, according…
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