Beşiktaş are closing in on the signing of Ernest Poku from Bayer Leverkusen, with the Dutch winger expected in Istanbul for a medical as the Turkish club continues to strengthen its attack. The 22-year-old has agreed personal terms with Beşiktaş, while Leverkusen have given the move the green light. Reports say the deal will initially…
Nigeria’s 2027 election story is becoming more intense even before the major campaign battles begin, with fresh controversy involving African Action Congress candidate Omoyele Sowore and the ruling All Progressives Congress. Sowore has accused the Department of State Services of placing a tracking device under a security vehicle used by his team during his visit…
The family of late Nigerian singer Destiny Boy has revealed that they have struggled to access his phone and bank account months after his death, exposing a problem that is becoming increasingly common in a digital economy: what happens to your digital life when you die? Destiny Boy, whose real name was Afeez Adesina, died…
Manchester City have omitted Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips from their 28-man squad for the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, where they will face Inter Milan, the K League All-Stars and Atlético Madrid. The decision has intensified speculation over both players’ futures at the Etihad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Grealish, who spent last season…
Nigeria’s naira remained relatively stable on Tuesday, supported by the country’s strong external reserves, even as the Nigerian stock market slipped into negative territory on renewed profit-taking by investors. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s external reserves currently stand at $52.73 billion, helping to sustain confidence in the foreign exchange market. On the official Nigerian Foreign…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified dramatically after Iran reinforced restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a fresh wave of U.S. military action and raising fears of a wider regional conflict and prolonged disruption to global energy supplies. In a major military first, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) deployed Corsair unmanned…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Nigeria’s Super Falcons Wednesday night qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a pulsating 6-2 win over Egypt. The 10-time African champions were on the ropes and uncertain of qualification as Malawi seemed to get a favourable result in the simultaneous game against Group C leaders…
A fire broke out at the Nigeria Customs Service Western Marine Command in Apapa, Lagos, on Monday, September 28, damaging property worth millions of naira and raising fresh concerns about safety at a key maritime enforcement facility. The Lagos Customs office fire started at about 10:23am, according to reports. Initial accounts linked the blaze to…
By Izuchukwu Okosi European champions Spain on Sunday evening usurped Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to an extra time goal by Ferran Torres. The 2026 final became the first ever FIFA World Cup final between the reigning UEFA European champions, and the reigning CONMEBOL Copa America champions. Messi and Lamine Yamal…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Kylian Mbappe scored twice Tuesday night in France’s emphatic 3-0 win over Sweden to reach the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France international of Cameroon descent has now scored six goals to match Lionel Messi on the top scorers’ list above Erling Haaland (five) and Vinicious Junior…
