Chelsea Host Arsenal in High-Stakes Premier League Clash
Chelsea face Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in a crucial Premier League showdown that could shape the title race. Arsenal arrive in strong form, with sharp attacking play and improved midfield control under Mikel Arteta. Chelsea, boosted by a recent 3–0 win, aim to use their counter-attacking strength to unsettle the visitors. Manchester City […]
CAF Reveals Officials for AFCON 2025 — Nigeria Misses Out
CAF has released the full lineup of 73 officials who will control matches at AFCON 2025 in Morocco. The group includes 28 referees, 31 assistant referees and 14 VAR specialists from every region of Africa, but no Nigerian referee made the cut. All officials will arrive in Morocco on December 15 for a high-intensity training […]
Slot Calm Under Pressure After Liverpool’s Heavy PSV Defeat
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is not worried about his job despite a heavy 4–1 Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven. The loss, Liverpool’s ninth in their last 12 matches, has intensified pressure as the team’s form continues to decline in both domestic and European competitions. Slot admitted the situation is serious but insists […]
Chelsea Crush 10-Man Barcelona 3-0
Chelsea delivered a dominant Champions League performance with a 3-0 victory over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. The breakthrough came when Jules Koundé diverted the ball into his own net, putting Chelsea ahead. Barcelona’s problems deepened after captain Ronald Araujo received a second yellow card, leaving the visitors with 10 men. Chelsea took full control in […]
Messi Shines as Rout Cincinnati
Lionel Messi scored and assisted three goals in Inter Miami’s 4–0 win over FC Cincinnati, sending them to the Eastern Conference championship next Saturday. Tadeo Allende struck twice and Mateo Silvetti added another in a dominant display. Miami will host New York City FC, who beat Philadelphia 1–0. Coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi and the […]
Nigeria’s Unfair Justice Exposed, Analyst Says
Lawyer and political analyst Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo says Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence exposes Nigeria’s deeply uneven justice system—one that swiftly punishes some citizens while protecting others accused of worse offences. He argues that while Kanu has been arrested, detained, tried, and convicted, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi—who openly engages with armed bandits, defends their actions, and speaks […]
Nigeria Moves Up to 38th in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria has moved up three spots to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, following a 4–1 win over Gabon and a 1–1 draw with DR Congo, which ended in a penalty loss. Despite missing out on the 2026 World Cup, these results helped push the Super Eagles ahead. With 1,502.46 points, Nigeria sits […]
Security Tight as Rival PDP Factions Plan Parallel Meetings
Security was reinforced at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday as rival factions prepared to hold separate meetings at the same venue. Armed police and patrol vehicles were stationed outside the secretariat, where factional national secretary Samuel Anyanwu — aligned with Nyesom Wike — arrived early and took control of his office. Anyanwu […]
Mr Jollof Apologizes After In-Flight Clash with VeryDarkMan
Nigerian comedian Mr Jollof has addressed his in-flight confrontation with social media figure VeryDarkMan, saying he acted only in self-defense. In an Instagram video, he apologized to passengers, aviation authorities and United Nigeria Airlines for the disruption, adding that the incident would not happen again. He also expressed regret to his family, calling the clash […]
U.S. Lawmaker Criticized Over Kebbi Abduction Remarks
U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, urging prayers for the victims and the slain vice principal. He described the attack as occurring in a “Christian enclave,” prompting swift correction from former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, who said the community and victims are Muslim. […]
