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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo arrives in grand style at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival

Ability to deal with disappointment gracefully is very important.

This is a landmark case that can change sports and social media laws.

It may be now or never for Alexander Zverev

The question everybody keeps asking me and this will likely be the last time I speak on this situation is: why does this case matter beyond one person winning or losing? People keep reducing everything to personalities. It is bigger than that. Some cases become landmark cases because of the legal principles they establish. Lawyers can correct me where necessary, but this is the concern. First, this matter has reportedly been filed before the Nigerian courts. If the defendants fail to enter an appearance or respond to the originating processes and summons, the court may proceed in accordance with its rules and potentially deliver judgment based on the circumstances before it. If a judgment is eventually obtained against an entity, enforcement issues may arise whenever that entity seeks to establish business interests, assets, partnerships, or operations within Nigeria. Secondly, this is not just about one individual or one football club. It is about legal responsibility in the digital age. If a court were to accept an argument that statements made through an official social media account cannot be attributed to the account owner because a “handler” posted them without authorization, then wider questions emerge about accountability, agency, and representation online. Can public figures simply distance themselves from statements made on verified accounts? Can corporations deny responsibility for communications issued through official channels? Can threatening, defamatory, or harmful statements suddenly become legally meaningless because someone claims, “It was my social media manager”? These are complicated questions that go far beyond football. That is why people should stop viewing this from the narrow lens of fan wars and tribal arguments. Cases involving online conduct, representation, defamation, threats, and digital accountability can shape legal interpretation for years. But this is where Nigerians repeatedly disappoint themselves. Everything becomes a competition. Politics. Religion. Football. If you support one side, the other side must insult you. If you raise a legal question, people attack your family. If you express an opinion, people abandon discussion and embrace mockery. This inability to engage in serious discourse is part of why meaningful national conversations collapse before they begin. It is disgraceful that in a country with courts, legal procedures, and constitutional rights, a young man can approach the legal system because he feels wronged, and before the courts have spoken before the opposing party has even properly responded many Nigerians rush first to insult, ridicule, and condemn. That culture is dangerous. Because when societies teach people that speaking up leads only to humiliation, many stop speaking up at all. Then people wonder why victims stay silent, why misconduct thrives, and why accountability remains weak. You may disagree with the case. You may disagree with the strategy. You may even think it will fail. But ridicule should never replace reason. And perhaps that is why figures who force uncomfortable conversations whether you agree with them or not gain support. Because too often, Nigerians instinctively question the complainant before questioning the conduct being complained about. That should concern everyone.

Eight days after losing in qualifying, Jesper De Jong is into the first Grand Slam second week of his career at #RolandGarros. 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-7(2), 6-2 over Karen Khachanov. 1st LL to reach a GS R16 since US Open 2022 (Moutet) 1st LL to reach a RG R16 since 2012 (Goffin)

WHAT A MATCH! 19 year old João Fonseca becomes the second player to beat Novak Djokovic from two sets down, defeats the 24-time Grand Slam champion 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 to reach his first Major R16 at #RolandGarros. Epic stuff in five hours.

Alcaraz out injured Sinner loses in R2 from two sets up Djokovic loses in R3 from two sets up One of the craziest and more open Grand Slams in tennis' history.

ZVEREV POSSIBLE SLAM WINNER BEFORE TSITSIPAS. INJECT IT IN MY BALLLLSSSSSS

THERE WILL BE A NEW MEN’S GRAND SLAM CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!

Djokovic loses for the first time from two sets to love up at a grand slam since 2010. Incredible resolve from Fonseca hitting three aces after blowing a few forehands in that last game. Gonna hurt for Djokovic to miss this opportunity with no Sinner or Alcaraz.

The future is now ‼️ 19-year-old Joao Fonseca is the first teenager to defeat Novak Djokovic at a major, with Djokovic entering today a perfect 18-0 at majors against teenagers.

MYSELF!!! I need to push myself and do more to achieve my ultimate goal.

Fonseca will serve for the match 🇧🇷 #RolandGarros

In an epic four hour and 53-minute, Djokovic couldn't contain the dynamic Brazilian and fell in five dramatic sets #RolandGarros rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/…

From Lucky Loser to the second week of a slam 🤯 #RolandGarros

🚨🚨| The most valuable football clubs in the world, via @Forbes: 1. Real Madrid – $9.5B 2. Barcelona – $7.5B 3. Manchester United – $7.2B 4. Liverpool – $6.2B 5. PSG – $5.8B 6. Bayern Munich – $5.7B 7. Man City – $5.5B 8. Arsenal – $5.4B 9. Chelsea – $4.2B 10. Tottenham – $3B

JUST IN: APC blames Makinde for rising insecurity in Oyo state

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Jodar forces a decider vs. Michelsen: 6-7, 7-6, 4-6, 6-3. On our way to the 4 hours.