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Reece James Withdraws from England Squad After Liverpool Injury; Nico O’Reilly Called Up

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LONDON — England’s plans for the October internationals have been shaken after Chelsea defender Reece James withdrew from the national squad due to injury. His place has been taken by young Nico O’Reilly, who received his first senior England call-up.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

James Out After Saturday Injury

James sustained the injury during Chelsea’s 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on Saturday. Following medical assessments, England’s FA confirmed he must withdraw and return to Chelsea for further care.

The exact nature of James’s injury has not been disclosed. His withdrawal leaves England light on options at right back, a role James has often filled.

O’Reilly Earns First Senior England Call

In response, 20-year-old Nico O’Reilly was promoted from the Under-21 squad to the senior team. This marks his maiden call-up to England’s senior squad.

O’Reilly has played across England youth teams (U15 to U20) and has featured nine times for Manchester City this season in various roles, including left back. His versatility and recent form earned him the leap to Thomas Tuchel’s squad.

He joins a squad preparing for a friendly against Wales at Wembley and a World Cup qualifier in Riga against Latvia on Oct. 14.

Impact on England and Chelsea

The loss of James is a blow to England’s defensive depth. His consistent performances and leadership have made him a trusted option in Gareth Southgate’s setups in recent campaigns.

For Chelsea, the absence adds to an already troubling injury crisis. The Blues have multiple defenders sidelined, increasing pressure on squad depth during the international break.

What’s Next

England head coach Tuchel must now adjust strategies without James. The team faces Wales at Wembley this Thursday and then travels to Latvia on October 14.

O’Reilly will join the squad immediately and may well receive his first senior cap in one of the two fixtures. His performance will be closely watched, both by national team fans and Manchester City observers.

Meanwhile, Chelsea’s medical staff will use the break to assess James’s condition and plan his recovery.

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Inside Oshiomhole’s Warning: Why Hope Uzodinma Is The Wrong Man To Sell The APC Government to Ndigbo!

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Former Edo State Governor and current Senator Adams Oshiomhole has clarified that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma should not bear the sole responsibility of championing President Bola Tinubu and his administration across the South-East region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a television interview on Sunday, Oshiomhole addressed broader political engagement strategies aimed at strengthening ties between the Federal Government and the South-East. He noted that while Uzodimma holds a prominent position as secretary within the ruling party’s campaign structure, that role does not translate to an exclusive mandate for explaining government policies and milestones to the Igbo community.

Instead, Oshiomhole emphasized that all political leaders and governors representing the South-East share an equal duty to communicate effectively with their constituents and build strong bridges with the center.

“Please note, the fact that Hope Uzodimma is the secretary doesn’t mean he will be the one marketing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Igbo nation. I believe that every other governor in the South-East also has a role to play,” Oshiomhole stated.

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“The Hunt Is On: Rivers Police Command Opens Probe Into Shocking Political Aide Killing”.

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The Rivers State Police Command has launched an inquiry into the tragic deaths of Phillip Barikui, a protocol aide to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, and an unidentified individual in Bori.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, the victims were ambushed on Monday along Makoro Street by unidentified gunmen who opened fire before fleeing the scene. While Barikui died from the attack, the second victim succumbed to gunshot wounds while receiving treatment at a local hospital.

The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, has urged anyone with valuable information to assist police efforts in apprehending the perpetrators. This violent incident deepens ongoing security concerns in the area, following the recent murder of another local government appointee, Letam Kinee, along the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Road.

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Osun Guber: Oyebamiji’s Team Shares ₦1000 To Women

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Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as ‘AMBO ’, have been captured in a viral video sharing some cash to a group of women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In the video, which is making the rounds online, a young man wearing a T-shirt with the inscription ‘AMBO’ was spotted sharing a ₦1000 note each to the women.

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Meanwhile, a faction of the Accord Party (A), led by its National Chairman and presidential candidate, Professor Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and endorsed Oyebamiji ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

Imumolen announced the decision on Thursday during the APC mega rally in Osun State, just days before the August 15, 2026 poll.

Speaking at the rally, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu, said information available to him indicated that the Accord faction had “thrown in the towel” and decided to support Oyebamiji.

During his address, Imumolen removed the yellow cap associated with Accord in the state and replaced it with an APC-branded cap in a symbolic show of support for the ruling party’s candidate.

A video from the rally showed the discarded yellow cap being thrown into the air by an unidentified person.

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