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GERMAN EARTHQUAKE: Klopp Triggers Shockwaves By Unleashing Mega Squad For First-Ever National Assignment!
For his debut international camp as head coach, Jürgen Klopp has named an expansive 44-man Germany squad, handing 16 players their first-ever call-ups as he kicks off a major structural revamp for the four-time world champions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Announced on Thursday ahead of four upcoming Nations League matches against the Netherlands, Greece, and Serbia, Klopp has split the selection into two distinct groups to manage a hectic fixture schedule.
Key Highlights of Klopp’s Squad Overhaul:
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Fixture Schedule & Group Split: The first group takes on the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 before hosting Greece in Augsburg on September 27. The second group plays Serbia in Munich on October 1 and travels to Thessaloniki for a return clash with Greece on October 4.
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Reasoning for a Mega Squad: Although matchday limits restrict teams to 20 outfield players and three goalkeepers, Klopp explained that a 44-man selection allows him to closely evaluate maximum talent during an unusually busy window featuring four games in two weeks. He stressed that the setup does not feature an “A-team” or “B-team,” but rather balanced units designed for long-term development.
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Building for the Future: Taking over in July from Julian Nagelsmann following another early World Cup exit, Klopp aims to construct a competitive foundation looking two to three years ahead, pushing back against the narrative that German football lacks talent.
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Notable Names & Absences: Uncapped talents earning call-ups include Younes Ebnoutalib, Finn Jeltsch, Vitaly Janelt, and Mika Baur. Meanwhile, high-profile omissions include Leroy Sané, Leon Goretzka, Oliver Baumann, and an injured Deniz Undav, alongside veterans Manuel Neuer and Antonio Rudiger who have retired from international duty.
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Leadership and Goalkeeping: Marc-André ter Stegen takes over as the primary goalkeeper “for the moment,” while Joshua Kimmich retains the captaincy as the team’s most experienced player (114 caps) and is expected to shift back into central midfield.
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ELECTORAL SHOWDOWN: INEC Drops Final Candidate List For High-Stakes Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye By-Election!.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the final list of candidates cleared to contest the upcoming by-election for the vacant Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency seat in Gombe State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The list was published in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, in Gombe on Thursday.
Key Highlights of the Final Candidate List:
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Contending Political Parties: Four political parties have fielded candidates to contest the seat. The candidates include Yaya Alfa Muhammad of the Allied Peoples Party (APP), Kallamu Usman Maijama’a of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gaddafi Haruna of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and Abdulkarim Abdulmajib of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
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Candidate Qualifications: The INEC document detailed the educational qualifications of the contenders, which range from First School Leaving Certificates and Senior Secondary School Certificates to National Certificates in Education, bachelor’s degrees, and doctorate qualifications.
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Background of the By-Election: The vacancy arose following the death of the former representative, Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who passed away on June 12, 2026, after a brief illness. Following his death, House of Representatives Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen officially declared the seat vacant on July 23, 2026, paving the way for INEC to organize the by-election.
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THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN: Rhodes-Vivour Unleashes Fiery Attack, Demands Hamzat Be Barred From 2027 Governorship Battle!
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has argued that his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Obafemi Hamzat, should be disqualified from the 2027 governorship race due to an oath of allegiance sworn to a foreign country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Rhodes-Vivour made this assertion on Thursday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show.
Key Highlights of Rhodes-Vivour’s Argument:
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Distinction on Dual Citizenship: Rhodes-Vivour pointed out a common misconception regarding dual citizenship, clarifying that acquiring it automatically at birth is entirely different from applying for it as an adult.
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The Oath of Allegiance Requirement: According to him, an adult applying for foreign citizenship must actively go through a ceremony and swear an oath of allegiance—a process a child born abroad does not undertake.
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Constitutional Grounds: He explained that the foreign oath binds an individual to serve and promote that nation’s interests, which he believes should constitutionally disqualify Hamzat from contesting the governorship.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to visit Adamawa State to lead a Federal Government delegation in offering condolences to the family of the late elder statesman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The delegation will also commiserate with the Adamawa State Government and the Adamawa Emirate Council following the passing of Tukur, who died at the age of 90 and was laid to rest in Yola.
Key Highlights of the Visit and Security Measures:
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Security Deployment: Ahead of the Vice President’s arrival, the Adamawa State Police Command has deployed personnel and specialized units across the state capital to guarantee security and smooth movement.
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Specialized Units Mobilized: According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Suleiman Nguroje, Commissioner of Police CP Kabir Umar Hassan mobilized operatives from the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Intelligence Unit, Traffic Unit, alongside Divisional Police Officers.
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Traffic and Warnings: The police have organized traffic diversions and stop-and-search operations around the capital, issuing a stern warning to miscreants to stay away from the venues as any breach of peace will be met with decisive action.
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Continued Mourning: Meanwhile, sympathizers and mourners continue to stream into the residence of the late statesman to pay their respects to his family and the people of Adamawa State.
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