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'No Substitution, No Imposition' — Apapa NDC Faithful Rally in Abuja

  ABUJA, NIGERIA — Supporters and stakeholders of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) from Apapa Federal Constituency have taken their protest to Abuja, calling on the party's national leadership to uphold the outcome of the recently concluded primary election and recognize Hon. Chinomso Agomuoh as the party's authentic candidate. The protesters, who described themselves as loyal members committed to the ideals of the NDC, expressed concern over what they termed alleged attempts to substitute the name of the primary election winner with another candidate. According to the group, Hon. Chinomso Agomuoh emerged victorious in a transparent, free and fair primary election, securing the overwhelming support of delegates and party faithful who participated in the democratic process. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the stakeholders insisted that any move to replace the winner of the primary election would amount to a betrayal of the democratic wishes of party member...
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Trump Says Iran Can Participate in World Cup – FIFA President

 

The President of the FΓ©dΓ©ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has revealed that former United States President Donald Trump indicated that Iran would be allowed to participate in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing political tensions.

Infantino disclosed this following discussions with Trump regarding preparations for the global football tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

According to the FIFA president, Trump assured that the Iranian national team would be welcome to compete in the tournament, emphasizing that football should remain a platform that unites nations even amid geopolitical disagreements.



The statement comes amid uncertainty surrounding Iran’s participation after the country’s Sports Minister earlier suggested that the nation might not take part in the tournament due to rising tensions with the United States and its allies.

Iran had already secured qualification for the expanded 48-team tournament, making its potential withdrawal a significant development in the build-up to the competition.

The 2026 edition of the World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams and will take place across multiple cities in North America, with millions of fans expected to attend the month-long football spectacle.

FIFA officials have maintained that they hope all qualified nations, including Iran, will ultimately participate in the tournament, reiterating the organization’s commitment to keeping politics separate from the game.

For now, the football world continues to watch closely as diplomatic tensions intersect with preparations for one of the most anticipated sporting events on the global calendar.

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