PGMOL chief Howard Webb has admitted officials made a “misjudgement” in disallowing Josh King’s goal for Fulham during their 2-0 defeat at Chelsea last weekend, reigniting debate around VAR’s role in the Premier League. The 18-year-old striker thought he had put the Cottagers ahead in the 22nd minute at Stamford Bridge, only for the effort to be ruled out after a lengthy review. VAR intervened to highlight a foul in…

Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala has taken the next step in her glittering career, sealing a permanent move to Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al-Hilal. The 30-year-old forward signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club, bringing an end to her brief spell with Bay FC in the United States’ National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Oshoala only joined Bay FC in February 2024 after a record-breaking stint at Barcelona Femeni, but…

England forward Lauren James has opened up about the pain, pressure and prejudice she faced during Euro 2025, revealing that injury and criticism overshadowed what should have been one of the proudest moments of her career. The 23-year-old Chelsea star started all six matches in Switzerland as the Lionesses defended their European crown, but recurring fitness issues meant she was unable to deliver her best football in the latter stages.…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has joined Scottish Premiership champions Celtic following the mutual termination of his contract with Sevilla. Sevilla confirmed his departure in an official statement, noting that both parties agreed to end the deal, which had been due to run until June 2026. READ ALSO: Chelle drops Musa, Iheanacho in Eagles 23-man squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe The club thanked the 28-year-old forward for his contributions and…

Any examiner who detects malpractice in any examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, is paid N400 for each case reported. This is just as the renumeration for marking papers ranges from N17 to N22.93 per script. A document detailing the packages for examiners who marked papers in the recent Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination seen by New Daily Prime, indicated that the lowest fee for marking a…

Setting up probe panels and even commissions of enquiry to look into public issues or the activities of government agencies is not new in the country. Even during the colonial era, a lot of such were set up and during military regimes too, such developments took place. In Nigeria, State House of Assemblies can set up panels to look into the activities of ministries, agencies and departments in each state.…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially opened camp in Uyo with 13 players reporting for duty ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa. The camp, based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, began to bubble with activity on Monday as captain William Troost-Ekong, goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, defender Felix Agu, and midfielder Raphael Onyedika were among the earliest arrivals. Their presence…

Spanish club Sevilla have confirmed the termination of Kelechi Iheanacho’s contract, drawing a premature end to the Nigerian forward’s time at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. The Super Eagles striker had joined the Rojiblancos on a free transfer in the summer of 2024 after leaving Leicester City. His contract was originally set to run until June 2026, but after just one season marked by limited opportunities, both parties have now…

Alexander Isak has brought the curtain down on his time at Newcastle United with a heartfelt message to the club’s fans following his record-breaking move to Liverpool. The Sweden international striker joined the Merseyside giants on deadline day in a dramatic £125 million transfer, making him the most expensive signing in British football history. His departure ends a three-year spell at St James’ Park, one that saw both triumph and…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has handed recalls and opportunities to Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jarell Quansah for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. The surprise call-ups underline Tuchel’s determination to balance experience with fresh energy as England prepare for back-to-back fixtures that could prove pivotal in their qualifying campaign. Loftus-Cheek’s Return After Seven Years For Loftus-Cheek, now 29 and plying his trade at AC Milan, the call-up…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has slammed a fine of N1 million on Warri Wolves following a breach of security during their Matchday Two fixture against Enugu Rangers at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro. The league body, in its official communication on Monday, said the sanction was necessary after the Seasiders failed to provide “prompt, adequate and effective” security measures which led to a delay in the scheduled…

Nigeria is facing a growing and underreported danger: landslides. While floods have dominated headlines in recent years, environmental experts warn that climate change, deforestation, and weak urban planning are combining to make deadly landslides increasingly likely across the country. In August 2023, a landslide in Kogi State buried several homes and killed at least 12 people. Similar incidents in Anambra and Abia displaced hundreds. Yet these tragedies barely made the…