Senator Ireti Kingibe who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has officially announced her departure from the Labour Party (LP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin to take shape. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Kingibe described her decision as intentional and strategic, adding that her formal induction into the ADC would be celebrated publicly. “I’m totally and completely committed to ADC,”…

Nottingham Forest are threatening legal action against Tottenham Hotspur amid growing tensions surrounding the potential transfer of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. The Premier League side is investigating whether Spurs have breached a confidentiality clause in the player’s contract, specifically tied to his £60 million release clause. Sources close to the matter have told BBC Sport that Forest are furious with Tottenham’s approach and suspect a serious breach of protocol. The club…

By Alade Adisa  The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo and affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba, the apex court dismissed as lacking in merit, the appeal by Mr…

Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump has opened a three-day summit in the American capital with five African heads of state, notably excluding Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria. The summit, which began on Wednesday, is being described by the White House as an “incredible commercial opportunity” as Washington intensifies its “trade, not aid” engagement strategy with the continent. The African leaders hosted include:President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania, President Boakai…

Everton have completed the signing of highly rated France Under-21 striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal in a deal worth £27 million. The 22-year-old has signed a four-year contract, committing to the Toffees until June 2029. He becomes the Merseyside club’s first major signing of the summer transfer window and a key addition to their frontline following the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the end of his contract. Barry scored 11…

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has received a one-year prison sentence from a Spanish court for tax evasion but will not serve time behind bars. The 66-year-old Italian, who recently ended his second spell at Real Madrid to take over as Brazil’s head coach, was found guilty of failing to pay €1 million (£830,000) in taxes during his first stint at Real from 2013 to 2015. Ancelotti must instead pay a…

Botswana women’s national team head coach Alex Malete says his team will look to capitalise on any mistakes by the Super Falcons when both sides meet on Thursday in a crucial Group B fixture at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The Mares will face a daunting challenge against Nigeria, Africa’s most successful women’s football team, who started their WAFCON campaign in dominant fashion with a…

The Nigerian Senate has refuted accusations from the House of Representatives that it is impeding legislative progress by delaying its approval of bills passed by the lower chamber. During its Tuesday plenary session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele clarified the upper chamber’s stance, asserting that it has consistently processed bills transmitted from the House with due diligence. Responding to recent assertions that the Senate failed to…

AC Milan have confirmed that veteran midfielder Luka Modric will join the Italian giants this summer following the end of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign. The 39-year-old Croatian legend, who announced in May that he would leave Real Madrid after 13 years, will begin a new chapter in Serie A under returning manager Massimiliano Allegri. Speaking at his first press conference since replacing Sergio Conceicao, Allegri was full of…

Arsenal are edging closer to securing a marquee summer signing, with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres now firmly in their sights. The Gunners’ pursuit of the prolific Sweden international has accelerated in recent days, with face-to-face negotiations taking place between Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta and officials from the Portuguese club. Berta flew to Lisbon late last week for high-level talks aimed at striking a deal believed to be worth…

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a horrific injury in his side’s Club World Cup semi-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. The 22-year-old playmaker sustained a broken leg and a dislocated ankle following a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the first half of Saturday’s match. The incident occurred near the byline as Musiala sprinted in pursuit of a loose ball. Donnarumma,…

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo was named Player of the Match following her outstanding performance in Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group B opener on Sunday. Despite starting the game on the bench, Okoronkwo made an immediate impact after being introduced in the second half, helping to seal the victory and impressing fans and analysts alike with her skill, vision, and…