Nigeria’s football problems have taken another worrying turn, with the Falconets visa crisis coming at the same time as reports of a major shake-up at the Nigeria Football Federation. Captain Joy Igbokwe and midfielder Faridat Abdulwahab have been ruled out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after failing to secure visas. The…
Barcelona’s pursuit of João Cancelo is about more than simply bringing back a familiar face. It could provide the tactical flexibility the club has been missing ahead of the new season. The Catalan giants are closing in on a deal worth around €10 million to sign the Portuguese international permanently from Al Hilal, with negotiations…
Russia has escalated its warnings against Britain, saying British military targets could be attacked in response to Ukraine’s use of British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against Russian territory. The latest warning comes days after Britain agreed to share classified technical information with Ukraine to help it eventually produce its own version of the long-range missile. Why…
Nollywood actress and African Action Congress governorship candidate Doris Ogala has made one of the boldest declarations yet ahead of the 2027 Abia governorship election. Appearing on the Clarity Zone podcast hosted by Nedu Wazobia, Ogala said she is certain she will become the next governor of Abia State because she believes her political ambition…
Ronald Araujo is quickly becoming one of the biggest talking points of Liverpool’s new season after producing an impressive performance in the club’s 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid. The Barcelona loanee played a key role in Liverpool’s comeback at Anfield, producing a clever backheel that helped Dominik Szoboszlai score the equaliser. Alexis Mac…
The Nigeria Police rescue of two Colombian women in Lagos has highlighted how international intelligence sharing can help uncover human trafficking in Lagos, with the victims found within hours of an alert from Colombia. The women, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, were allegedly lured to Nigeria under false pretences…
Australia has confirmed its first detection of the H5 strain of bird flu, marking a major development in the global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The discovery means the virus has now been detected across every continent. The case was identified in a migratory brown skua found near Cape Le Grand National Park in…
Fear has gripped travelers in Kogi State after suspected bandits abducted all passengers aboard a commercial bus along the Kabba-Okene highway, one of the state’s busiest transport routes. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday 18th, has renewed concerns about worsening insecurity on roads linking Nigeria’s North Central and South-West regions. According to reports, the victims…
Burkina Faso has officially severed diplomatic relations with France, marking the latest and most dramatic step in the country’s break from its former colonial ruler after years of deteriorating ties. The announcement was made on Friday by Burkina Faso’s military-led government, which said diplomatic relations with France had been terminated with immediate effect. Authorities accused…
Zamfara State has extended the resumption of public and private schools by two weeks as health authorities respond to a growing diphtheria outbreak. The state has recorded 367 clinically suspected diphtheria cases, with more than 320 patients treated and discharged, while 44 deaths have also been reported. Why Zamfara Is Keeping Schools Closed The decision…
