Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed that coaching Lionel Messi is one of the simplest tasks in football, insisting the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner requires virtually no tactical guidance before stepping onto the pitch. The Argentina manager made the light-hearted remark after his side secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their final group-stage […]
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Nigeria midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro is on course to return to Inter Milan after a planned permanent switch to Pisa collapsed at the final stage, opening the door to a possible move elsewhere in Europe. The 21-year-old had been expected to continue with the Tuscan club following an encouraging loan spell. However, the transfer has now […]
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has introduced sweeping changes to the admission process for Colleges of Education, effectively ending direct 100-level and 200-level entry into the institutions from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new policy, all fresh admissions into Colleges of Education will now be processed strictly through the Nigeria Certificate in […]
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Former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has identified Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a player he would like to see at Stamford Bridge as the club prepares for life under incoming head coach Xabi Alonso. Alonso is set to officially begin work on July 1 and is expected to oversee significant squad planning ahead […]
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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman is reportedly willing to consider a move to Turkish champions Galatasaray as speculation surrounding his future continues to intensify. According to reports from Turkey, the Nigerian international has responded positively to interest from the Istanbul-based club but is leaving the next step in the hands of the two clubs involved. […]
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially announced former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision means Amaechi will join former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the party’s presidential ticket as the ADC prepares for what could become one of the […]
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German champions Bayer Leverkusen have secured the long-term future of highly rated midfielder Francis Onyeka after announcing a contract extension before his temporary switch to SV Elversberg. The Nigerian-born youngster will now spend the upcoming Bundesliga campaign on loan with newly promoted Elversberg as he continues his development at the highest level of German football. […]
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Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has alleged that supporters of President Bola Tinubu organised counter-protests during the recent #EndInsecurity demonstrations held across the country. The music star made the claim while reflecting on the nationwide protests that took place on June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, as citizens called attention to […]
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A Federal High Court has sentenced a Maiduguri-based businessman and Point of Sale (POS) operator to 20 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of financing terrorism through financial transactions linked to a Boko Haram member. The convict, Umar Bashir, was handed the lengthy prison term after admitting to facilitating the movement of funds connected to […]
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Media personality Daddy Freeze has sparked fresh debate online after criticizing gospel singer and pastor Nathaniel Bassey over remarks made during a memorial event for late actor Alex Ekubo. The controversy emerged after Bassey shared an emotional account during Ekubo’s service of songs, revealing that he had planned to visit and minister to the actor […]
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