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“They Ruined My Dream!”: Favour Onyah Ready To Dump Nigeria Over Shock Commonwealth Games Omission

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Nigerian 400m champion Favour Onyah has hinted at ending her career representing Nigeria following her shock exclusion from the 2026 Commonwealth Games squad.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Qualification: The 19-year-old booked her spot by winning the women’s 400m national title in 52.68 seconds at the National Athletics Trials in Lagos. She was also named to the women’s 4x400m relay pool.

  • The Omission: Despite being invited to the Abuja pre-camping phase on June 25, Onyah was dropped before the team flew to Aberdeen, Scotland, prompting her return to the United States.

  • The Athlete’s Reaction: Expressing her frustration on TikTok, Onyah stated:

    “Yes, I qualified for my first senior Commonwealth Games. And yes, I won’t be running for Nigeria. You can never guess the reason. I already forgave them three times; I don’t plan on making it four… I’ve had enough.”

  • Previous Accomplishments: Onyah’s omission is particularly striking given her stellar record, which includes a triple gold-medal sweep at the 2025 CAA U-20 African Athletics Championships in Abeokuta (400m, women’s 4x400m, and mixed 4x400m) and a recent appearance at the African Senior Championships in Ghana.

Criticism of the Federation’s Selection Process

Onyah’s omission has intensified scrutiny surrounding the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), with multiple athletes questioning the transparency of the team selection.

Former Olympian and coach Deji Aliu strongly criticized the federation’s approach, highlighting a damaging lack of transparency:

“Every serious athletics nation runs on clear, published selection criteria… That transparency is what builds trust with the athletes, the public and, most importantly, sponsors. Athletes lose faith if selection looks political or is handled through last-minute decisions. Sponsors fund systems, not drama.”

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THE ULTIMATE SELLOUT: Ewor Drops Bombshell, Accusing Fubara Of Grossly Betraying The Good People Of Rivers State!.

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  • Accusation of Betrayal: Robinson Ewor, a former Acting Chairman of the Rivers State PDP, claimed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara betrayed the state’s residents by lacking transparency regarding his political stance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Misguided Support: During his interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Ewor explained that he and other leaders previously defended Fubara and criticized FCT Minister Nyesom Wike because they wrongly believed Wike was actively obstructing the governor’s duties.

    • Call for Transparency: Ewor stated that if Fubara had been honest and upfront with the public from the beginning, everyday citizens and leaders would not have taken major risks or protested on his behalf.

    • Shift in Perspective: Reflecting on his past criticism of Wike, Ewor admitted that subsequent events proved his initial assumptions wrong, leading him to conclude that the responsibility for the betrayal rests solely with Fubara.

    • Return to the Coalition: Concluding his remarks, Ewor expressed gratitude that the people of Rivers State are now finding their way back to the Rainbow Coalition.

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UNBELIEVABLE CELEBRATION: World Cup Winners Gavi And Fabián Ruiz Honoured In The Most Bizarre And Messiest Way Possible!.

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Following their World Cup victory in North America, Spanish midfielders Fabian Ruiz and Gavi received a unique homecoming reward in their southern town of Los Palacios y Villafranca, where they were gifted their body weight in tomatoes. Wearing their winners’ medals, the players were greeted by hundreds of fans and local officials at the town hall, where they stepped onto scales to determine their share: 85kg of tomatoes for Ruiz and 68.5kg for Gavi, continuing a local tradition meant to honor prominent athletes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Former Spain winger Jesus Navas—who first brought World Cup glory to the town in 2010 and previously received the tomato honor alongside Ruiz after Euro 2024—also joined the ceremony. To further commemorate the trio, the town council announced plans to build a dedicated monument, rename local football pitches in honor of Ruiz and Gavi, and build upon the existing sports pavilion that already bears the names of Navas and Ruiz.

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THE ULTIMATE SHOCKER: Aregbesola Breaks Silence, Confirms He Had No Roof Of His Own As Governor!.

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  • Aregbesola’s Claim: Rauf Aregbesola, the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has asserted that he is the only governor in Nigerian history to complete an eight-year tenure without owning a private residence in the state. He made this statement during an address to his followers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Residency Details: Aregbesola, who served as the governor of Osun State from 2010 to 2018, stated that he resided in a friend’s home for the entire duration of his governorship. He challenged anyone with evidence to the contrary to come forward and identify a property he owns.

    • Endorsement of Najeem Salam: While speaking at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, ahead of the ADC’s campaign rally, Aregbesola endorsed the party’s governorship candidate, Hon. Najeem Salam, for the upcoming August 15 election. He praised Salam’s patience and character as essential qualities for effective leadership in Osun State.

    • Personality Comparison: Aregbesola contrasted his own personality with that of Salam, describing himself as “a bit stubborn” and having “limited patience.” He contrasted this with Salam’s calm temperament, noting that Salam would not retaliate even under provocation. He expressed confidence that Salam’s leadership would continue the legacy of his administration while also surpassing its achievements.

    • Political Ties to Ile-Ife: Aregbesola highlighted his deep political connection to Ile-Ife, stating that he has historically used the ancient city as the starting point for his political campaigns. He expressed dissatisfaction with the management of the city under his successor but conveyed optimism that Salam’s administration would restore and improve upon the progress made during his tenure.

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