Manchester United crashed out of the Carabao Cup after surrendering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton at Old Trafford on Wednesday. United took control early in the match but Brighton fought back through Pascal Gross and other second-half goals to complete the comeback and advance to the next round. The defeat marked the first time in 145 attempts that Manchester United had lost at Old Trafford after taking […]
Todd Boehly has stepped down as Chelsea chairman after selling his stake in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital, which has now taken full control of the club. Boehly and director Mark Walter sold their shares in a deal worth almost £1 billion, representing about a quarter of Chelsea. The club said Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss will remain an important stakeholder in the ownership group. Boehly became Chelsea chairman […]
The Adamawa State Police Command has tightened security across Yola ahead of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s condolence visit to the family of the late Bamanga Tukur. The command said it deployed personnel from the Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Intelligence and Traffic units, alongside armoured vehicles, to strategic locations across the state capital. Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the deployment was ordered by the Commissioner of […]
Normalcy has returned to the International Trade Fair Complex in Ojo, Lagos, following a protest by local traders over the alleged involvement of Chinese nationals in retail trading. The Lagos State Government and Police Command assured traders, foreign investors and the public that the situation is under control, while police said efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those involved in the demonstration. The protest reportedly took place at the […]
The APC Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing disagreement between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. PCC spokesman, Ima Niboro, described the dispute as an internal disagreement among political allies, saying both sides remain committed to Tinubu’s return as President in 2027. The disagreement centres on Wike’s proposed Rainbow Coalition, which has raised […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State to reconcile their differences and avoid bitterness as political activities ahead of the 2027 elections intensify. Shettima made the call on Wednesday in Ilorin during the turbanning of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. The Vice President said political contests should […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene as petrol prices rise to as high as N1,500 per litre in some parts of the country. The union said petrol now sells for about N1,430 per litre in major cities, warning that the increase would further raise transportation costs and the prices of food and other essential goods. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, called for measures […]
Real Madrid have defended Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior after the forwards obscured a solidarity message for the people of Ceuta before Tuesday’s LaLiga match against Elche. A Real Madrid official told Reuters that the club accepted Elche’s request for both teams to wear shirts carrying the message, “Todos somos caballas” — meaning “We are all mackerels” — but allowed players to decide individually whether to wear the shirts. Mbappe […]
The opening weeks of the 2026/27 season have produced strong attacking performances across Europe’s major leagues, with several players already recording impressive goal and assist numbers. The ranking, based on figures published by Planet Football, combines goals and assists in the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. Raphinha — 9 contributions 6 goals, 3 assists Kylian Mbappé — 9 contributions 7 goals, 2 assists Sergio Camello […]
