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FIFA Faces Legal Action Over Treatment of Women’s Football

FIFA is facing fresh legal pressure after European Leagues expanded its complaint to the European Commission over what it described as the governing body’s “abusive conduct” towards women’s football. The organisation, which represents 53 professional divisions and more than 1,300 clubs across Europe, has raised concerns over FIFA’s women’s international match calendar and related regulatory decisions. European Leagues said FIFA’s approach could threaten the growth and financial sustainability of women’s professional leagues while also raising concerns about player health and […]

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2026 Ballon d’Or: Arteta, Enrique, Others Nominated for Men’s Coach of the Year

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique and Spain boss Luis de la Fuente are among the five nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Coach of the Year award. The nominees were announced on Tuesday in recognition of outstanding coaching performances during the 2025/26 season. The full shortlist is: Mikel Arteta — Arsenal Luis Enrique — Paris Saint-Germain Luis de la Fuente — Spain Unai Emery — Aston Villa Vincent Kompany — Bayern Munich Arteta guided Arsenal […]

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Amotekun, NDLEA Partner to Tackle Drug Abuse in Oyo

The Oyo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to tackle drug abuse and related security challenges across the state. The collaboration was strengthened during a sensitisation programme organised by the NDLEA for Amotekun operatives in Oyo State. The programme focused on drug abuse prevention, identifying substance-related risks, responsible conduct and community-based approaches to promoting drug-free communities. The Amotekun Corps Commandant, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (retd.), stressed the importance of continuous training […]

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APC, Oyebamiji Did Not File Petition Against Adeleke — Campaign Council

The Osun State Governorship Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that the party and its candidate in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, filed a petition challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election. In a statement on Tuesday, the council’s Head of Media and Publicity, Remi Omowaiye, described the reports as false and misleading. The clarification followed a petition reportedly filed at the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo by a legal practitioner, […]

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Oyo Child Trafficking Suspect Admits Selling Babies, Stealing 19 Children

A suspected member of a child-stealing and trafficking syndicate in Oyo State, Adejoke Popoola, has allegedly confessed to selling two sets of children she gave birth to and stealing other children for onward sale. Popoola, who spoke at the Oyo State Police Command headquarters in Ibadan, said she had been involved in child trafficking since October 2024. She allegedly admitted selling a newborn boy and a set of twins, with the twins reportedly sold to a clinic in Ogeere for […]

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Peter Obi Condemns Alleged Blockade of Convoy in Benue

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged obstruction of his convoy in Benue State by suspected political thugs and security operatives. Obi was in the state on Tuesday to sympathise with communities affected by recent killings when his convoy was reportedly blocked along Boko Road, near the Air Force Base. According to Obi, he was informed that youths allegedly sponsored by the state governor had blocked the road and prevented him from reaching […]

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Nigeria’s Football Crisis Deepens as Falcons Miss World Cup

Nigeria’s football administration is facing renewed criticism following the failure of the Super Falcons to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Falcons’ 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament and marked a major setback for the 10-time African champions. The Super Eagles had also failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to DR Congo in the qualifying playoffs. The […]

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2026 Ballon d’Or: Full List of Club of the Year Nominees

The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards have been announced, recognising outstanding performances in football during the 2025/26 season. The nominees were announced on Tuesday across several categories, including Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or, young players, goalkeepers, strikers, coaches and clubs. Men’s Club of the Year Arsenal Paris Saint-Germain Bayern Munich Bodø/Glimt Flamengo Women’s Club of the Year Barcelona Bayern Munich Club América Manchester City OL Lyonnes More nominees across the other categories are expected to be announced.

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EFCC: No Recovered Asset Will Be Mismanaged Under My Watch — Olukoyede

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has assured Nigerians that no asset recovered by the commission will be mismanaged under his watch. Olukoyede, in a statement on Tuesday, rejected calls for the creation of a single agency to manage all assets recovered by government agencies, describing the proposal as impractical. He said more than 20 government agencies recover assets for the Federal Government and argued that each agency should remain responsible for managing and accounting […]

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