Ernest Victor

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has raised fresh concerns about his deteriorating health while being held in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a letter made available to journalists on Wednesday, October 1, Nnamdi Kanu appealed directly to President Bola Tinubu and the Medical and […]

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has used his Independence Day message to launch a blistering critique of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the government of plunging Nigerians deeper into poverty while indulging in wasteful spending. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary,

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has questioned the timing of FIFA’s decision to dock South Africa three points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, even though the ruling has lifted his side to the top of Group C. Naija News reports that FIFA awarded Lesotho three points and three goals after it was confirmed

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has been hit with a one-match suspension by UEFA for what the governing body described as “unsporting conduct” during his side’s fiery Champions League clash with Liverpool at Anfield earlier this month. The incident unfolded after Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time winner sealed a 3-2 victory for the Reds. Simeone appeared

Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League campaign has taken another setback after the club confirmed that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will miss Wednesday’s group-stage meeting with Barcelona due to a suspected thigh problem. The Georgian winger, 24, was forced off during PSG’s Ligue 1 victory over Auxerre at the weekend, adding to Luis Enrique’s growing list of injury concerns.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Norway on Monday night as they began their 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign in Talca, Chile. The decisive moment came in the ninth minute when Rasmus Holten converted a penalty after a VAR review confirmed a handball in the Nigerian box. Despite dominating large spells

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed it will challenge FIFA’s decision to deduct three points and impose a fine on Bafana Bafana for fielding midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March. Naija News reports that FIFA ruled on Monday that South Africa breached disciplinary rules by playing Mokoena,