Taiwo Awoniyi Receives Emotional Farewell From Nottingham Forest Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi received an emotional farewell from Nottingham Forest as he prepares to leave the Premier League club after four years. The 29-year-old Nigerian was honoured at the City Ground on Sunday, receiving a guard of honour from Forest players and staff during half-time […]

Maresca Explains Man City’s Community Shield Collapse Against Arsenal Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has attributed his side’s 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal largely to the timing of the goals they conceded, particularly the opener that came just 25 seconds into the match. Riccardo Calafiori gave Arsenal the lead almost immediately at the Principality […]

Monaco Plot Move for Chelsea Defender Tosin Adarabioyo Former Ligue 1 champions AS Monaco are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who remains eligible to represent Nigeria at senior international level. The 28-year-old centre-back has been linked with a possible departure from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea reshape their squad under manager Xabi […]

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Country’s History The Democratic Republic of Congo DRC is facing the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history, with government data showing that 2,325 people have died since the current outbreak was declared in May 2026. The death toll has surpassed the 2,299 fatalities recorded during the 2018–2020 Ebola […]

Four Renaissance Masterpieces Stolen in Professional Museum Heist in Sicily Four priceless Renaissance paintings attributed to renowned 15th-century Italian artist Antonello da Messina have been stolen from the MuMe museum in Sicily in what investigators suspect may have been a carefully planned, professional operation. The works were taken overnight on August 15, 2026, during Italy’s […]

Russia, Ukraine Intensify Long-Range Strikes as Civilian Toll Rises Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range attacks in recent weeks, with Russian missile and drone strikes hitting cities and critical infrastructure across Ukraine while Kyiv has expanded its drone campaign deep inside Russian territory.The latest escalation has seen both sides carry out some of their largest […]

Barcelona Rule Out Victor Osimhen as Arsenal and Tottenham Circle Nigerian Striker Barcelona have reportedly ruled out a move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer, leaving Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham with a clearer path to pursue the Galatasaray forward. According to reports from Spain, Osimhen has been offered to Barcelona several times, […]

China Emerges as Dominant Foreign Player on Russia’s Northern Sea Route China has emerged as the dominant foreign trading partner along Russia’s Northern Sea Route NSR since Moscow launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine, according to analysis of shipping data compiled by the Norway-based Centre for High North Logistics. The findings highlight how Russia’s […]

Record Rainfall Batters Japan, Killing at Least Six and Leaving Thousands Without Power Japan is facing an extraordinary spell of rainfall that has caused deadly flooding, disrupted transport and left tens of thousands of households without electricity. At least six people have died, according to reports, while more than 20,000 households lost power in the […]

South Africa’s Victory Dance Deepens Super Falcons’ World Cup Heartbreak Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a devastating end to their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign, losing 2–1 to South Africa in a decisive World Cup qualification play-off. But for many Nigerian supporters, the most painful image of the night came after the final whistle […]

Broken Engine Fan Blade Caused Serious Ryanair Mid-Air Incident, Preliminary A preliminary investigation by the US National Transportation Safety Board NTSB has found that a broken engine fan blade caused a serious incident on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany last month. The Ryanair Boeing 737-800 was flying from Thessaloniki to Memmingen, Germany, on […]

Ronaldo and Georgina’s Prenuptial Agreement Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez reportedly signed a prenuptial agreement one day before their wedding, setting out how their individual assets would be treated during their marriage. The couple married in a private civil ceremony on August 11 at their mansion in Cascais, near Lisbon, after almost a decade together. […]

Semenyo Saw Cape Verde’s World Cup Fairytale Coming Cape Verde’s remarkable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have surprised much of the football world, but Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo says he was not shocked by the island nation’s success. Cape Verde’s performance was part of an extraordinary tournament for African football, with […]

CAF Reaffirms Support for Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino The Confederation of African Football CAF has reaffirmed its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election, despite mounting opposition to his leadership from several major football confederations. CAF’s executive committee unanimously reconfirmed its backing for Infantino earlier this month, thanking him for his support […]

Ronaldo Receives Hero’s Welcome From Al Nassr Teammates After Marriage to Georgina Rodríguez Cristiano Ronaldo received a warm welcome from his Al Nassr teammates after returning to training following his marriage to longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez. The Portugal captain returned to the Saudi club just days after the couple were married in a private civil […]

Nottingham Forest Owner Evangelos Marinakis Sues Crystal Palace Over Defamatory Banner Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has launched a defamation lawsuit against Crystal Palace over a controversial banner displayed by Palace supporters during a Premier League match last season. The legal action has brought renewed attention to the increasingly bitter relationship between the two clubs, […]

Super Falcons Miss Women’s World Cup for the First Time Nigeria’s Super Falcons have suffered a historic setback after losing 2–1 to South Africa, ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The defeat means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament […]

Liverpool Take Arsenal to Transfer Tribunal Over Nigerian-Born Teenage Striker Liverpool and Arsenal are heading for a transfer tribunal after failing to agree on compensation for highly rated 16 year-old striker Vincent Joseph, who is set to leave Anfield for the Premier League champions. Joseph, who was born in Nigeria and is eligible to represent […]

‘He Can Be Your Starting Point’ Fortune Tells Chelsea to Move for Man United Flop Onana Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has urged Chelsea to consider a surprise move for goalkeeper André Onana, insisting the Cameroonian can still become an important asset for a top Premier League club. Onana remains a Manchester United player […]

Infantino’s Future Should Be Decided by Election, Says CAF Chief Confederation of African Football CAF president Patrice Motsepe has said the future of FIFA president Gianni Infantino should be decided through an election, rather than by pressure for him to resign. Motsepe made the comments as Infantino faces growing criticism from football authorities over his […]

The Unbeaten Fraud Furious Real Madrid Fans Turn on Mourinho Despite Winning First Trophy José Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid has already produced silverware, but the Portuguese manager is facing growing criticism from supporters just weeks into his second spell at the club. Real Madrid secured their first trophy of Mourinho’s new era on Wednesday […]

Science Confirms Dogs Can Tell When We’re Happy or Sad It’s something many dog owners have long believed and now science is providing evidence to back it up: dogs can recognise and respond to human emotions. Research suggests that dogs are capable of picking up on emotional cues from their owners, including changes in facial […]

Nigerian Footballer Vows to Divorce ‘Liar’ Wife Over Bitter Fight With Daughter Former England and Wimbledon striker John Fashanu has announced plans to divorce his wife, Vivian, accusing her of misleading him and contributing to a bitter rift between him and his daughter, Amal. Fashanu, 63, made the disclosure in a video shared on social […]

Chelsea Set 5pm Friday Deadline for Enzo Fernández Transfer Chelsea have given Manchester City until 5pm BST on Friday, August 14 to make an offer for midfielder Enzo Fernández, with the London club demanding around £120 million for the Argentina international. If City fail to meet Chelsea’s valuation by the deadline, the Blues intend to […]