Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the Football Association (FA) over inappropriate comments he made about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in a video leaked on social media. The 42-year-old, who was suspended in November 2024 and later sacked by the Premier League referees’ body, now faces formal disciplinary action under FA rule E3.1 for alleged improper conduct and use of abusive and insulting language. The controversy…

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has opened up about the emotional challenge of parting ways with manager Ange Postecoglou, just weeks after the Australian led the club to a historic Europa League triumph. Postecoglou was dismissed only 16 days following Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao, which secured the club’s first major trophy in 17 years. Despite this landmark success, Spurs endured a dismal Premier League campaign, finishing…

Fifa has come under fire from campaigners and human rights groups for its apparent decision to downplay anti-racism messaging during the recent Club World Cup held in the United States. This has raised questions about whether the shift is linked to the political climate in the host country, particularly the policies introduced by US President Donald Trump. In previous tournaments such as the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Fifa prominently supported…

Criminals exploit vulnerable families By Alade Adisa Human trafficking is no doubt a global problem, and as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has observed, one in three known trafficking victims is a child, and the majority of trafficked children are sexually exploited. However, in Nigeria, some socio-economic factors have aggravated the crime. These factors include high unemployment, the high cost of living that has seriously eroded…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike met with President Bola Tinubu yesterday evening accompanied by three former governors from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, featured Wike’s political allies and members of the now-defunct G5 —a faction that distanced itself from PDP leadership in the lead-up to the 2023 elections. Among those present were former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, ex-Benue…

In a world saturated with conflicting messages, cultural confusion, and moral ambiguity, the timeless question remains: How should a Christian live? As more people search for purpose and truth amid societal shifts, the desire to understand what it means to live a Christlike life has surged. At the heart of Christian living are core values, spiritual disciplines, and community engagement that reflect the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. This…

The Hausa tribe is one of the most influential, ancient, and culturally dynamic ethnic groups in Nigeria and West Africa. As one of the largest ethnic populations on the African continent, the Hausa people have played a central role in shaping regional history through language, commerce, religion, governance, and education. This article explores the history of the Hausa tribe, the development of Hausa culture, and a brief history of the…

Looking forward to  travel with a Nigerian passport in 2025? The New Daily Prime reports an encouraging trend: Nigerian citizens can now enter at least 17 African countries without a visa, with an additional 36 offering visa-on-arrival. Thanks to growing regional cooperation and rising visa openness, travel across Africa is becoming easier than ever.  Visa-Free Travel for Nigerians in Africa According to the Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) 2025 report,…

Courtrooms across Ondo State were shut down on Friday as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo chapter, embarked on an indefinite strike, crippling legal proceedings throughout the state. From early morning, court gates—including those of the State High Court and Magistrates’ Court in Akure, were securely locked, barring judges, lawyers, and litigants from entering and effectively halting all judicial operations. Confirming the industrial action, the state…

Global financial markets fell sharply on Friday after Israel launched a large-scale military strike on Iran, targeting what it said were nuclear facilities, missile factories, and key military figures. The attack triggered a dramatic response in global markets, with investors fleeing risk assets in favor of traditional safe havens like gold, the U.S. dollar, and the Swiss franc. Oil prices surged amid fears of prolonged instability in the Middle East,…

Santi Cazorla, at 40 years old and nearly a decade after being told he might never walk again, delivered a fairytale moment for Real Oviedo on Wednesday night, scoring a stunning free-kick to send his boyhood club into the La Liga play-off final. Trailing 1-0 to Almeria in the second leg of the play-off semi-final—and 2-2 on aggregate—Oviedo needed a hero. Cazorla, once a maestro for Arsenal and the Spanish…

Manchester United have confirmed the £62.5m signing of Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves, completing one of the summer’s most anticipated transfers. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months, fulfilling what he described as a “dream move” to Old Trafford. “It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player,” Cunha said. “Ever since I was a…