# defeat (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover defeat. Page: Feed: --- ## [Worrying signs as Vale stumble against Tranmere](https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/worrying-signs-as-vale-stumble-against) _2026-08-23 · Mike Baggaley · Valiant's Substack_ A look at Port Vale after the 1-1 draw at home to Tranmere Rovers ## [Why I can’t serve in APC Campaign Council, Wike reveals](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/why-i-cant-serve-in-apc-campaign-council-wike-reveals/) _2026-08-23 · Editor · The Recorder_ The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained why he could not have served as Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council, saying he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said he would rather focus on delivering the FCT and Rivers State to the centre... ## [NACA, WHO sound the alarm: HIV infections on the rise](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/naca-who-sound-the-alarm-hiv-infections-on-the-rise/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · The Recorder_ The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have urged Nigerians, particularly young people, to embrace HIV prevention tools, regular testing, safer sexual practices and treatment adherence, adding new infections were on the rise. This was disclosed in Lagos during a national training for journalists and social media... ## [No campaign bus here](https://troyjacksonformaine.substack.com/p/no-campaign-bus-here) _2026-08-22 · Troy Jackson · Troy's Substack_ My 2016 Dodge Caravan just rolled past 500,000 miles. It’s Troy Jackson, and I know that sounds like a lot of miles. ## [Troops nab female gunrunner, recover AK-47](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/troops-nab-female-gunrunner-recover-ak-47/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · The Recorder_ Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, supported by vigilantes and local hunters, apprehended 30-year-old Halima Ibrahim during an intelligence-led raid in Bassa Local Government Area. The operation, linked to the recent abduction of a medical doctor, led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, a locally fabricated revolver, and other military items. Troops of... ## [APC unveils presidential campaign council with Tinubu as chairman](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/apc-unveils-presidential-campaign-council-with-tinubu-as-chairman/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · The Recorder_ The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a list of members of the Presidential Campaign Council. Government with President Bola Tinubu as the chairman. The list was released in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), on Saturday. He noted that members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (has... ## [Williams and Alcaraz to play US Open mixed doubles](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c4g3gp9k2njo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC Sport_ Serena Williams will pair up with Carlos Alcaraz for the mixed doubles at the US Open at Flushing Meadows. ## [AI is getting its predictive butt whipped picking Atlanta United scores](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/ai-is-getting-its-predictive-butt) _2026-08-22 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ Three AI engines, ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini were asked to predict the final score of Sunday’s Major League Soccer game between Atlanta United and Sporting KC based upon both teams’ results and stats this season. ## [Bejlek continues stunning run to set up Gauff semi](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c9v4v8ke01xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC Sport_ Czech Sara Bejlek continued her stunning run at the Cincinnati Open as she upset American Madison Keys to reach her first WTA 1000 semi-final where she will face fourth seed Coco Gauff. ## [Police rescue abducted 75 travellers in Kaduna](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/police-rescue-abducted-75-travellers-in-kaduna/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · The Recorder_ The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 travellers, including men, women and children, abducted by armed men near Folwaya Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state. The victims, who were travelling in commercial buses, were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen wielding AK-47 rifles and other sophisticated weapons and taken into a forest,... ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HzgzWRJPdNuy) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Opinion: The Man Who Built The Prison He Now Sleeps In](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/opinion-the-man-who-built-the-prison-he-now-sleeps-in/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · The Recorder_ By Kio Amachree There is a peculiar silence in Nigeria today, and it is deafening. A former governor of Kaduna State, once one of the most powerful men in the country, sits in detention. By this week he will have spent 150 days in custody without conviction, for offences that are bailable . He has... ## [Osun APC candidate reveals what Tinubu told him during visit to Aso Villa](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/osun-apc-candidate-reveals-what-tinubu-told-him-during-visit-to-aso-villa/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · The Recorder_ The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the just concluded Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has revealed what President Bola Tinubu told him when he met with the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Oyebamiji’s meeting with the President came barely 24 hours after the state governor and winner of the election, Ademola... ## [Atlanta United expected to complete Embolo signing in next few days](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/atlanta-united-expected-to-complete) _2026-08-21 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ Atlanta United is on the verge of completing its $18 million acquisition of Breel Embolo, according to a person with knowledge of the transfer. ## [Tinubu wields the big stick, orders arrest, suspension of three PS as ICPC uncovers another ‘fake’ agency](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/tinubu-wields-the-big-stick-orders-arrest-suspension-of-three-ps-as-icpc-uncovers-another-fake-agency/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · The Recorder_ President Bola Tinubu has ordered the arrest of one George Buchi Nwabueze over the discovery of another fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Tinubu also ordered the suspension of three permanent secretaries — M.S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare, and Richard P. Pheelangwah — over the discovery of... ## [FBI seeks secret court disclosure of Tinubu’s file, cites ‘risk to life’](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/fbi-seeks-secret-court-disclosure-of-tinubus-file-cites-risk-to-life/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · The Recorder_ The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a federal court in Washington, D.C., US, for permission to privately explain why it has withheld portions of records sought in connection with longstanding investigations involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The request was contained in an application dated August 20, 2026, filed before the United... ## [Interesting answer to how and why Adyn Torres was loaned to club in Estonia](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/interesting-answer-to-how-and-why) _2026-08-21 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ Atlanta United loaned midfielder Adyn Torres to Estonian first division club FC Nomme United on Friday. ## [Injured Sinner out of US Open](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cvgw2qg3e70o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC Sport_ World number one Jannik Sinner pulls out of the upcoming US Open with a knee injury. ## [Atlanta United scouting report: Sporting KC](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/atlanta-united-scouting-report-sporting) _2026-08-21 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ A former MLS coach, granted anonymity, analyzes Sunday's MLS game and provides everything you need to know to be an informed supporter ## [Behind the scenes at Vale Park](https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/behind-the-scenes-at-vale-park) _2026-08-21 · Mike Baggaley · Valiant's Substack_ A look at Port Vale ahead of the opening home game ## [Péter Magyar Marks 100 Days in Office with a New President, a National Holiday, and Rumours of Internal Discontent](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/peter-magyar-marks-100-days-in-office) _2026-08-21 · HungarianObserver · Hungarian Observer_ As Péter Magyar is completing the final touches of his revolution, whispers of grassroots discontent around his party are emerging. - writes Ábel Bede ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/raqCfjGo3grI) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Atlanta United vs. Sporting KC: By the numbers](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/atlanta-united-vs-sporting-kc-by) _2026-08-21 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ Atlanta United will host Sporting KC at 7 p.m. ## [Oshiomhole-led panel submits probe into MOWAA ownership, indicts obaseki’s govt of deceit](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/oshiomhole-led-panel-submits-probe-into-mowaa-ownership-indicts-obasekis-govt-of-deceit/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · The Recorder_ The Chairman Special Committee on Museum for West Africa Art (MOWAA) and former governor of Edo State Comrade, Sen. Adams Aliu Oshiomhole, on Thursday submitted the report of the committee whose mandate is to verify the position of the right of ownership status of MOWAA to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Okpebholo had constituted the... ## [Rybakina retires injured in quarter-final against Swiatek](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c4gvn87djxgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC Sport_ Elena Rybakina's latest bid to replace Aryna Sabalenka as world number one comes to an abrupt end as she retires injured against Iga Swiatek in Cincinnati. ## [This is my last: Atiku gives up on running for president after six failed attempts](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/this-is-my-last-atiku-gives-up-on-running-for-president-after-six-failed-attempts/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · The Recorder_ Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt to become Nigeria’s president, ruling out any plan to contest the office again in 2031. Atiku made the declaration during a Hausa-language interview on Wednesday while responding to... ## [Adeleke’s Campaign Council withdraws insulting statements against Edo Gov, Okpebholo](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/adelekes-campaign-council-withdraws-insulting-statements-against-edo-gov-okpebholo/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · The Recorder_ The spokesperson of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has withdrawn remarks he previously made against Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State following the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election. Olajengbesi said he was withdrawing any statement that might have been interpreted as insulting or disrespectful to the Edo governor. Olajengbesi, in a... ## [Adeleke defeats Osun APC in another contest as Tinubu host governor at Aso Rock Villa](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/adeleke-defeats-osun-apc-in-another-contest-as-tinubu-host-governor-at-aso-rock-villa/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · The Recorder_ In what seems to be another defeat of the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, received Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Recall, the Osun APC had rejected attempt by Governor Adeleke to defect to the party prior the recent governorship elect in the... ## [Atiku promises to return fuel Subsidy if elected president 2027…You’re confused, Wike fires back](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/atiku-promises-to-return-fuel-subsidy-if-elected-president-2027-youre-confused-wike-fires-back/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · The Recorder_ Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has put petrol subsidy back at the centre of the 2027 presidential contest, promising to restore the policy if elected. Atiku made the pledge during a Facebook Live session while responding to questions on the impact of the subsidy removal on Nigerians and... ## [Police arrest mastermind of Plateau killings](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/police-arrest-mastermind-of-plateau-killings/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · The Recorder_ The police in Plateau State said they have arrested the suspected mastermind of the killings in Bin-Per community in the Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area. Twenty-four persons were killed and many others injured in the early Tuesday morning attack. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, confirmed the arrest in a... ## [We know we are getting screwed, and we know who to blame.](https://troyjacksonformaine.substack.com/p/we-know-we-are-getting-screwed-and) _2026-08-20 · Troy Jackson · Troy's Substack_ Susan Collins keeps telling us everything is just fine — when we know it isn’t. ## [Atlanta United hosting Stuttgart academy team, learning from each other](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/atlanta-united-hosting-stuttgart) _2026-08-20 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ When the players Stuttgart’s Under-16 team started to get off the bus at Atlanta United’s training ground, Javier Perez looked at the player profiles and wondered if they would give their hosts any trouble when they play on Sunday in Marietta. ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/r4G5vGy6q3HN) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [A new pitch, injury updates and winger wanted](https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/a-new-pitch-injury-updates-and-winger) _2026-08-20 · Mike Baggaley · Valiant's Substack_ A look at Port Vale on and off the pitch ## [US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c70g2zx0rp5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC Sport_ The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year. ## [Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cwyq490lje0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC Sport_ Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury. ## [Everything from Atlanta United’s win against Minnesota](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/everything-from-atlanta-uniteds-win-0b9) _2026-08-20 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ Here’s everything Soccer with Doug produced from Atlanta United’s 2-1 win against Minnesota on Wednesday: ## [One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c86nz85q89lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC Sport_ The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition. ## [Few more thoughts about Atlanta United’s second consecutive win](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/few-more-thoughts-about-atlanta-uniteds) _2026-08-20 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ Chris Cornell, RIP, once howled this line: “I’m looking California, but feeling Minnesota.” ## [Feedback mostly positive on Atlanta United season ticket pricing](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/feedback-mostly-positive-on-atlanta) _2026-08-20 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ And thank you to those who responded ## ['I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cy4k33x1yw4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC Sport_ Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary. ## [Atlanta United 2, Minnesota United 1: Player ratings](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/atlanta-united-2-minnesota-united) _2026-08-20 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ What ratings would you give the Five Stripes’ starters? ## [Aftermath of defeat: Osun APC Forum writes Tinubu, blames Oyetola, others](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/aftermath-of-defeat-osun-apc-forum-writes-tinubu-blames-oyetola-others/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · The Recorder_ The Osun APC Stakeholders Forum has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, blaming former Osun State Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for the All Progressives Congress’ defeat in the August 15, 2026, governorship election.Government The group made the allegation in an open letter dated August 18 and addressed to President... ## [How four Qu’ranic students died from contaminated fish](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/how-four-quranic-students-died-from-contaminated-fish/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · The Recorder_ Four students have died in Kano State after becoming seriously ill following the consumption of fish suspected to have been contaminated, while another student is currently receiving treatment in hospital. The deceased students were identified as 15-year-old Abdulfatah Mohammed, 16-year-old Yusuf Nuhu, 14-year-old Buhari Iliyasu and 22-year-old Ibrahim Muhammad. The fifth student, 18-year-old… ## [Forgive my husband: Kogi woman set ablaze by hubby pleads with authorities](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/forgive-my-husband-kogi-woman-set-ablaze-by-hubby-pleads-with-authorities/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · The Recorder_ A woman who was allegedly set ablaze by her pastor husband in Lokoja, Kogi State, has appealed to the authorities to forgive him despite the attack. The victim, Mrs Berida Irawo, was reportedly attacked by her husband, Jacob Irawo, following a domestic disagreement at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja, on Friday, August 14, 2026. The Kogi... ## [Sabalenka stunned by Bejlek as slump continues](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c3w0v08y0w3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC Sport_ Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open. ## [Atlanta United wins again, defeats Minnesota United](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/atlanta-united-wins-again-defeats) _2026-08-20 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ Tomas Jacob and Tristan Muyumba score ## [Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c87nzeepv70o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC Sport_ Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31. ## [Everything you need to know for Atlanta United vs. Minnesota United](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/everything-you-need-to-know-for-atlanta-6ff) _2026-08-19 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ Teams play at 8:30 p.m. tonight ## [Doug Index: Taking on the AI prediction machine](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/doug-index-taking-on-the-ai-prediction-ba0) _2026-08-19 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ Doug Roberson, using Dougalytics, goes against artificial intelligence in predicting Atlanta United scores ## [Group unveils multi-platform grassroots campaign for Tinubu’s re-election: Human mascots, SMS mobilisation, pidgin radio show, campaign jingle headline opening phase](https://therecorder.com.ng/blog/group-unveils-multi-platform-grassroots-campaign-for-tinubus-re-election-human-mascots-sms-mobilisation-pidgin-radio-show-campaign-jingle-headline-opening-phase/) _2026-08-19 · Editor · The Recorder_ The Hope Alive Initiative (HAI), an organisation committed to promoting good governance and civic engagement, has unveiled the first phase of its grassroots campaign in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 presidential election. The initiative, which coincides with the commencement of the 2027 election campaign season, will combine street-level mobilisation with... ## [Atlanta United scouting report: Minnesota United](https://soccerwithdoug.substack.com/p/atlanta-united-scouting-report-minnesota) _2026-08-19 · Soccer with Doug · Soccer with Doug_ A former MLS coach, granted anonymity, analyzes Saturday's MLS game and provides everything you need to know to be an informed supporter ## [Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c4g612r12yno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC Sport_ Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.