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McLaughlin-Levrone Named Female World Athlete of the Year, Beating Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan.
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The Nigerian hurdler continued her blistering form by retaining her Commonwealth Games title in Birmingham, UK, setting a Games record of 12.30s.
She also retained her Diamond League trophy in her season-ending race.
Swede pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis was also named the Men’s World Athlete of the Year, while American teenager sensation Erriyon Knighton and Serbian javelin thrower Adriana Vilagos won the men’s and women’s Rising Stars awards respectively.
The World Athletics announced the American 400m hurdles Olympics and World Champion and World Record holder as the winner on its website.
McLaughlin-Levrone improved her own world 400m hurdles record by 0.78, first to 51.41 at the US Championships and then to an awe-inspiring 50.68 at the World Championships. That secured her a first individual senior world title, and she followed it by anchoring the US team to another 4x400m victory.
The 23-year-old made a statement with her first 400m hurdles race of the year, clocking 51.61 in Nashville in early June. At that point, it was the third-fastest time ever recorded, but the all-time list soon underwent further revisions.
A Rivers State politician, Blessing Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
It was gathered that Fubara has already secured the party’s nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 governorship poll in Rivers State.
Although Blessing Fubara shares the same surname and hails from the same Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area as the incumbent Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, it remains unclear whether both men are related.
Confirming the development, the Rivers State Chairman of the NDC, Success Jack, stated that Blessing Fubara is among the party’s governorship aspirants, but noted that he could not verify any family ties between him and the governor.
He said, “Yes, he (Blessing Fubara Snr.) picked up his expression of interest form yesterday in Abuja, and we are fully prepared to win not just the governorship election, but every election in Rivers State during the 2027 general elections.”
Recall that Blessing Fubara recently dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the NDC about two weeks ago.
Speaking after he was welcomed into the party by the NDC National Leader, Seriake Dickson, alongside other party stakeholders in Abuja, Fubara described the NDC as “a moving train,” stressing that his decision to join the party was driven by the interest of Rivers people.
According to him, the future of Rivers State is at a critical point, adding that residents must reclaim the state and expressing confidence that Rivers would be restored after the 2027 elections.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has secured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the Kogi Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was contained in a statement released in Abuja on Thursday by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mike Idoko.
Idoko explained that party members and supporters took part in an affirmation exercise conducted across all 57 wards in the senatorial district.
He noted that the process was held simultaneously in the wards, after which results were collated at Kahal Cinema in Okene, where party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters gathered to conclude the exercise.
According to the statement, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) monitored the process alongside journalists to ensure transparency and compliance with electoral guidelines.
Reacting after the collation of results, Natasha expressed appreciation to party members and supporters for what she described as a strong demonstration of unity and confidence.
She said the exercise reflected the trust the people of Kogi Central continue to place in her vision for progress, inclusion, and development.
“I am deeply humbled by the massive turnout across all 57 wards. This is not just about one individual; it is about our people coming together in unity to deepen democracy and build a stronger and more prosperous Kogi Central,” she said.
The senator added that the large turnout showed the commitment of party members to strengthening democratic participation across the district.
She also pledged to remain focused on delivering development, justice, and opportunities to constituents, while maintaining close engagement with communities across the senatorial zone.
Natasha said she accepted the nomination with gratitude and renewed commitment, promising to serve with dedication and accountability if elected.
Egypt have included captain Mohamed Salah in their provisional 27-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America, with the experienced forward expected to once again lead the national team on football’s biggest stage.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The 33-year-old Liverpool star remains the central figure in coach Hossam Hassan’s selection, despite reports linking him with a possible exit from Anfield after nine successful years at the club.
Salah, who has scored 67 goals in 115 appearances for Egypt, will carry the nation’s hopes as they aim for a strong run in the tournament.
Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush also made the squad following an impressive season, while 18-year-old Barcelona U19 striker Hamza Abdelkarim earned a surprise call-up despite not yet making a senior international appearance. Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed was among the notable omissions.
Egypt will reduce the squad to the FIFA-required 26 players after their friendly against Russia in Cairo on May 28, before facing Brazil in another warm-up match on June 6 in Cleveland.
The Pharaohs have been drawn in Group G, where they will begin their campaign against Belgium on June 15, followed by matches against New Zealand and Iran.
The squad also includes goalkeepers Mohamed El Shenawy and Mostafa Shobeir, along with experienced midfielders Mahmoud Trezeguet and Emam Ashour, as Egypt prepare for the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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