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…

By Ismaeel Aleem Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has issued a stern warning to political actors fuelling violence and thuggery ahead of the 2026 governorship election, urging them to embrace peaceful campaigns. In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, Oyebanji condemned recent outbreaks of political violence in parts of the state, describing them as attempts to destabilise the peace enjoyed by residents. READ ALSO: Ekiti APC governorship race: Ojo accuses Oyebanji of…

In the heat of the preparations for the presidential primaries of political parties prior to the 2023 general elections, former President Goodluck Jonathan became a preferred bride that some political parties started courting. The one that shocked some people most was the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, sending delegations of party leaders, including state governors to Otuoke, Bayelsa State to pay homage to the man their party vilified to a…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has completed a move to Manchester City, with Brazilian shot-stopper Éderson heading to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe. The deal was finalised on Monday, but City waited until Tuesday morning to make the announcement. According to reports, the Premier League champions paid PSG £26 million ($35 million) for Donnarumma, who signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium running until 2030, with…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has inaugurated 17 newly appointed commissioners into his cabinet. The governor stated that the new team was “carefully chosen” to help drive the state’s development agenda as his administration enters the second half of its first term. During the swearing-in ceremony, Alia charged the commissioners to demonstrate renewed dedication, discipline, and integrity in their service. READ ALSO: Alia suspends 3 officials following Benue Assembly resolutions…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Olympic 200m finalist Favour Ofili has confirmed her decision to switch international allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey. Announcing the move on Instagram, the 22-year-old sprinter stressed that her choice was “from the heart, not financial motives,” citing years of neglect and administrative failures by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the National Olympic Committee (NOC) during both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games. READ ALSO: A…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Werder Bremen have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen. The deal was finalised after the 24-year-old successfully completed his medicals and all contractual agreements were sealed, as earlier reported. Bremen, who play at the Weser-Stadion, finished eighth in the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, continuing their steady rise in form and maintaining competitiveness in the league. READ ALSO: Boniface set for…