Crystal Palace midfielder Chrisantus Uche has expressed optimism about his future at the club following his Premier League debut, insisting he is ready to give his all to help the Eagles achieve their goals this season. The Nigerian international made his first appearance for Palace on Saturday, coming off the bench in the 84th minute of a goalless draw against Sunderland. Although he had limited time on the pitch, Uche…

It was a derby to forget for Manchester United as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City ran out 3-0 winners at the Etihad. For United boss Ruben Amorim, the result underlined the challenges he faces in making his philosophy work in the Premier League. His record now stands at eight wins from 31 league matches, and questions over his rigid approach are growing louder. City’s victory was not simply down to Erling…

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has officially unveiled his final 21-man squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, with Nigeria set to take on Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia in the group stage. The seven-time African champions will be making their latest bid for global glory at the tournament in Chile, and Zubairu has opted for a squad packed with familiar faces who impressed at the Africa U-20…

American teenager Iva Jovic announced herself as one of tennis’ brightest rising stars after claiming her first WTA title at the Guadalajara Open in Mexico. The 17-year-old defeated Colombia’s Emiliana Arango 6-4, 6-1 in Sunday’s final, becoming the youngest player to win a WTA crown this season. At just 17 years and 283 days old, Jovic surpassed Mirra Andreeva, who earlier this year lifted a trophy at 17 years and…

On a night destined for boxing’s history books, Terence “Bud” Crawford delivered a masterclass performance to dethrone Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and become the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world. Fighting in front of 70,000 spectators at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and a record-breaking global audience on Netflix, Crawford produced a career-defining display that has now cemented his place among the sport’s greatest. A win for the ages Crawford,…

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expressed delight after Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored a dramatic late winner on his debut, helping the Hoops secure a 2-1 victory away at Kilmarnock on Sunday. The 28-year-old forward, who completed a move to Celtic on deadline day, wasted no time in making his mark in Scottish football. Introduced from the bench for the final 20 minutes at Rugby Park, Iheanacho held his nerve to…

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has launched a policy commission to push back against what she calls growing restrictions on free speech and to press Labour to act on its findings. Badenoch said the public debate has become overly censorious, arguing that offending someone has effectively been turned into a crime and that policing has become politicised. She said her party will defend what she described as British values of open…

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has insisted she will not be “blown off course” following the defection of senior Tory MP Danny Kruger to Reform UK.

High winds have caused widespread travel disruption across England and Wales, with gusts reaching 63mph overnight. The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for most of England and all of Wales, in place until 6pm on Monday. Inland gusts of up to 55mph are expected, while exposed coasts and hills could see winds as strong as 70mph. At 3am, Aberdaron in northwest Wales recorded gusts of 63mph. By…

By Eniola Amadu Keir Starmer’s government has been urged to establish a new “national occupational health service” to address rising levels of economic inactivity linked to long-term sickness. In a report released, the Fabian Society thinktank proposed funding the system through a £2bn levy on Britain’s largest employers. It argued that the new service could help more people remain in work, while addressing the patchy and inconsistent support currently available.…

Downing Street was on Sunday night in crisis mode as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer came under mounting pressure over his handling of the Lord Mandelson affair with MPs openly speculating he could be forced out before the next general election. He has learned that No 10 was informed early last week that Lord Mandelson had suggested Jeffrey Epstein’s first conviction for sex offences was wrongful and should be challenged.…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, Administrator of Rivers State, has called for unity and peace as his six-month tenure draws to a close on 18 September. Speaking at an Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt, Ibas reflected on the state’s turbulent past and the progress made under his leadership, attributing the relative stability to divine grace and President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. READ…