Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is reportedly focusing on improving the current squad through tactical refinement rather than overseeing a major overhaul, as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. Carrick believes many of United’s solutions already exist within the squad and wants to build a clearer playing identity centred on control, consistency and youth development….
By Izuchukwu Okosi Ten-time African champions Nigeria began their chase for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a disappointing fashion with a 3-2 defeat against Malawi. The first half failed to produce much in terms of goal-scoring chances but the game came alive in the second half with the unheralded Maalawi…
Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is training with Crystal Palace as he weighs up a possible move back to the Premier League. The 27-year-old Japan international is currently a free agent after leaving Ajax earlier this summer and has joined Palace’s pre-season camp in Como, Italy, to build fitness and assess his next step. Tomiyasu…
Manchester United are considering a move for Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams as they continue reshaping their midfield ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old United States international has emerged as a more affordable option, with reports suggesting a deal could cost around £35 million. United have already invested heavily in midfield this summer following the…
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…
Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is on the verge of joining RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan, with only the final details of his salary package left to be agreed before the deal is completed. The 24-year-old Danish international has already left Chelsea’s pre-season camp to finalise the move after struggling for regular first-team opportunities at…
BBNaija Season 11 housemate Tram has become one of the first contestants to dominate social media, with old videos and unverified personal claims resurfacing just hours after he entered the Big Brother house. The 24-year-old Lagos-based streamer was introduced on Sunday as one of 24 housemates competing for the show’s record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize….
Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets of Lagos on Saturday as part of a 60-day prayer walk, gathering to pray for peace, economic recovery and an end to some of the country’s biggest challenges. Participants carried placards with messages calling for an end to corruption, insecurity, fraud, poverty and other social issues. Some banners…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed widespread reports claiming that Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu ordered officers to “shoot on sight” anyone found carrying illegal firearms, describing the reports as a misrepresentation of his remarks during a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Force clarified that…
Christian organizations have pushed back against a provision in the proposed Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 that would ban preaching in commercial vehicles, arguing that it infringes on Nigerians’ constitutional right to freedom of religion and expression. The bill, passed by the Senate on July 16, proposes a ₦50,000 fine for…
