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“My legs could no longer continue,” he stated. “This time I attempted to push myself beyond my physical limits, but I was unable to.” Messi currently plays for Inter Miami, where his contract extends until 2028.

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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with Argentina after earning 207 caps.
Messi, who debuted for Argentina in 2005, won the World Cup in 2022 and was a runner-up in 2026 and 2014. Additionally, he secured two Copa América titles.

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The 39-year-old added that following the passing of his father, Jorge, this month, he had considerable doubts about whether he would continue for much longer. He also disclosed the extent of his struggles during Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain in July.

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Lawyers to Nigerian musician, Tochukwu Gubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as OdumoduBlvck, have petitioned the Lagos State Police Command over an alleged attempt by police officers to arrest the musician at about 3:00am on August 29, 2026.

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Obi raised the issue in a statement posted on his official social media page on Monday, August 31, 2026, where he expressed concern over the reported legal move and issues surrounding the President’s educational records.

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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has questioned why President Bola Tinubu is seeking to withhold records concerning his past from a foreign court, saying Nigerians deserve answers on matters of public interest.

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The US firm, Von Batten-Montague-York had in a statement on Monday revealed that the meeting “Tinubu has been pushing for” with Trump at the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA “will not happen.”

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bashir Ahmad has criticised a United States lobbying firm over claims that President Tinubu will not be granted access to meet wit his US counterpart, Donald Trump.

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has publicly condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the unauthorized replacement of its nominated candidates for the State Houses of Assembly elections
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And that, to me, is a result of what your (President Tinubu) leadership brings..."

- Eloho Aiboni, Shell Nigeria CEO

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"...As we look today for opportunities to allocate our capital across multiple countries, I can tell you, I’m proud to say that Nigeria stands as one of the countries attracting more capital than most.

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of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Luanda, Angola.

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The Federal Government has ruled out negotiating with terrorists.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this while speaking with journalists on the sidelines

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The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu embarked on a three-week vacation to ‘refuel’ after months of intense engagement with state matters.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare,stated this while addressing newsmen on Sunday

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The CBN said the remittance inflow highlights progress towards the US$1 billion monthly target set by its Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. Media reports that IMTO inflows reached US$3.8 billion in the first seven months of 2026, representing a 50.2 per cent increase compared with

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Nigeria recorded $947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators, IMTOs in July 2026, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
The apex bank said the figure represents the highest monthly inflow ever recorded through formal channels.

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World Cup and the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

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Aston Villa Women have announced the signing of Super Falcons defender Rofiat Imuran on a permanent deal.
Imuran is Villa’s ninth signing of the summer transfer window.
The left-back joins Natalia Arroyo’s side from London City Lionesses.

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The 22-year-old started her professional career in France with Stade de Reims, making 27 league appearances and scoring seven goals across two seasons. Imuran made the switch to London City Lionesses in 2024. She was part of the Super Falcons squads for the 2023 FIFA Women’s