FIFA probes VAR official over controversial hand gesture at World Cup

By Enitan Abdultawab World football governing body FIFA is seeking clarification from Australian video assistant referee (VAR) official Shaun Evans after a hand gesture h...

Why I don’t like the World Cup hydration break – Netherland’s Van Dijk

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has criticised the introduction of mandatory hydration breaks at this summer’s World Cup, suggesting the pauses disrupt the flow...

Spain To Ease Yamal Back Against Cape Verde, De la Fuente Confirms

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that teenage star Lamine Yamal will not start today’s 2026 World Cup clash against Cape Verde,...

Mourinho Demands Khedira’s Return To Real Madrid Coaching Staff

Former Germany international midfielder Sami Khedira is poised for a sensational return to Real Madrid, this time joining José Mourinho’s backroom staff as an assi...

Onoh defends Bianca Ojukwu’s Ethiopia prison visit

…Responds to Ojudu’s Criticism By Denis AgboFormer Southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Josef Onoh, has responded to Babafemi Ojudu’s criticism o...

Sevilla’s Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault

Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and bodily harm, the Valencian community High Cour...

Tom Lee’s BitMine adds ETH again as BMNR stock stalls

BitMine says ETH holdings reached 5.62M tokens and total crypto, cash and securities hit $10.4B as BMNR stock traded near flat today.

Borno, Adamawa Christian elders urge FG to deploy forest guards to Sambisa

By John Alechenu ABUJA — Christian elders from Borno and Adamawa states have called on the Federal Government to urgently deploy forest guards to Sambisa Forest, saying...

Neuer becomes seventh oldest player to feature at World Cup

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has spent his glittering career redefining the standards of modern goalkeeping. On Sunday, the legendary shot-stopper added yet anot...

FACTCHECK: Did Pastor Chris recently prophesy about the 2027 election? What we found

An article circulating online claims that Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy, recently delivered a prophecy concerning three major contenders in Nigeria's 2027 p...

South Africa reassures Nigerian travellers amid security concerns

…No Cancellation, No Revised Travel Bookings By Vera Anyagafu The South African Consulate General in Lagos has reassured Nigerian travellers, investors and tourism ...

World Cup 2026: Morocco Can Surpass Their 2022 Feat; Ivory Coast, Senegal Also Can Make Africa Proud — Adepoju

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju believes Morocco’s Atlas Lions can surpass their historic semi-final achievement at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar du...

‘God Why Me’- Nigerian Man Who Scored 100 in CDCFIB CBT Cries Out After Not Being Shortlisted

A young Nigerian applicant has sparked reactions online after reportedly scoring a perfect 100 in the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CD...

Protesters demonstrate in Osun, seek deployment of police commissioner

The demonstration comes amid growing tensions between the Osun State Government and the police command over the police's handling of certain security-related matters in t...

‘What Will It Take for Him to Smile?’- MC Mbakara Blasts Jim Iyke Over ‘No Smile’ Elevator Encounter

Popular Nigerian entertainer MC Mbakara has sparked reactions online after expressing disappointment over actor Jim Iyke following a brief encounter in an elevator. Accor...

Osun 2026: Adeleke urges corps members to stay apolitical ahead of governorship poll

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has urged members of the 2026 Batch B, Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to remain apolitical ahead o...

EXCLUSIVE: 'South African Police, Soldiers Extrajudicially Kill Nigerians': NUSA Alleges State Complicity In Migrant Deaths

Nigerian International Simy Nwankwo set for homecoming after prolific Saudi season

Several notable football personalities are expected to participate in the exhibition game, including former Super Eagles stars Uche Nwofor and Ogenyi Onazi

Binance bStocks push heats up after $143M equities debut

Binance’s U.S. equities product averaged $143M daily volume, beating tokenized stock spot markets as bStocks expands equity access on rails.

Court Jails Man For Failing To Report Boko Haram Members

Justice Binta Fatimah Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a man, Isa Isiaka, to 20 years’ imprisonment for failing to...

ADC Confirms Atiku’s Running Mate For 2027 Presidency

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has picked former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential can...

“I will never answer such call” – Owerri lady reject NYSC Kano posting over insecur!ty

An Owerri-based lady has taken to social media to lament after NYSC posted her to Kano State amid the country’s security situation. In the video which she captioned...

Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan Targets World Cup Glory Ahead Of Belgium Clash

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has made it clear that qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is not enough for the Pharaohs, insisting...

“Michelle Obama Is a Man” – UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Sparks Outrage After Alleged Remark About Michelle Obama

UFC fighter Josh Hokit has triggered online controversy after a post-match remark that has since gone viral on social media, involving former First Lady Michelle Obama. A...