1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (225+ words) The Royal Organising Committee of the Gombe Emir’s Cup 2026 says the competition has been placed on a temporary break following the controversy surrounding the semi-final match between Funakaye Emirate and the Late Shehu Abubakar Team. An Independent Investigation Panel, comprising…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (374+ words) ​Tukur, a business mogul, served as Federal Minister of Industries under the administration of General Sani Abacha from 1993 to 1995. ​President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of elder statesman, renowned businessman, and former governor of the old Gongola…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (199+ words) ​Guimarães scored Arsenal’s first goal of the tricky encounter played at the Stadium of Light in the 58th minute. ​Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimarães has admitted that his teammate, David Raya, is the best goalkeeper in the world at the moment after…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (398+ words) Amusan leads Nigeria’s World Athletics team to Ultimate Champs in Budapest Nigeria’s medal campaign at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships gets underway in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, with Tobi Amusan and Ella Onojuvwevwo among the country’s leading athletes in action…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (296+ words) ​Alonso has won three of his four matches for Chelsea, losing only to Arsenal in the week three Premier League fixture at the Emirates. ​Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has taken responsibility for the poor first-half display by his team during…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (267+ words) Popular Kano-based political commentator Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu was found dead in his residence on Tuesday, his throat slit in what is suspected to be a gruesome killing. Dan Shagamu, who operated under the brand Dan-shagamu International, was known for…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (963+ words) The postponement of the inaugural National Intermediate Games from October 1–15, 2026 to the first quarter of 2027 has raised fresh questions about Lagos State’s preparedness to host major sporting events and, more fundamentally, its commitment to sporting infrastructure. A state that prides…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (435+ words) ​Mourinho also leaped to the defence of Real winger, Vinicius Junior, who was jeered by the fans at the final whistle. ​Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted that his team had a gap in their ranks during the UEFA…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (263+ words) Mbappé finished as the top scorer in La Liga last season, scoring 42 goals in 44 games for Spanish giants Real Madrid. ​Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has said his performance at the recently held World Cup could influence his chances of…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (489+ words) Dear Trevor: Africa is calling – the burden of being a global African This is my third and final letter to you, at least on this issue. By now, I suspect you have realised that it has never really been about…...