The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled a hearing to decide on who won the 2025 AFCON title. It will take place on October 8 between the Senegalese Football Federation and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The appeal seeks to overturn a CAF decision declaring that the…
Residents of Ilotombi community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State were treated to a rare wildlife sighting after an adult African forest elephant emerged near the village following heavy rainfall. The elephant was spotted on July 23, with videos shared on social media showing residents following the animal from a safe distance while…
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams as they continue reshaping their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, despite already investing around £85 million in midfield reinforcements this summer. The Red Devils have already completed the signings of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, giving new…
Manchester United are stepping up plans to sign a third midfielder this summer, with Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Roma’s Manu Koné emerging as the leading candidates as Michael Carrick continues his squad rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 season. United have already strengthened their midfield by signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and triggering Youri Tielemans’ release…
Nigerian businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has gifted millions of naira and plots of land to several activists, a move that has generated widespread reactions online over both the generosity of the gesture and the wording used in the payment records. According to payment receipts and posts shared by the beneficiaries, Fayose transferred ₦2…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with linked cases in Uganda, has claimed more than 1,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics in recent history. The latest figures show 2,536 confirmed cases and over 1,000 deaths, with the…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a significant step in the Alliance of Sahel States’ (AES) ambition to showcase regional unity through football despite ongoing security challenges. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed receipt and acceptance of the…
American rapper Cardi B has addressed the intense scrutiny surrounding her personal life after fresh dating rumours linked her to Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, insisting that she is judged by a different standard than many other celebrities. The speculation began after Cardi B and Okoye were seen together at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute…
The Federal Government is pushing ahead with plans to expand Nigeria’s oil reserves and crude production while the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintains a cautious monetary policy stance to keep inflation under control. At the ongoing Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round in Abuja, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) concluded the commercial bidding process…
The ₦2 billion donation announced by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for the revival of Akwete weaving has sparked more than conversations about funding. It has reignited a national discussion about whether Nigeria’s indigenous crafts can become viable industries capable of creating jobs, boosting exports, and preserving cultural heritage. During her visit to Akwete in Abia…
