Germany have appointed Jurgen Klopp as the new head coach of the national football team. Klopp has signed a contract that will keep him in charge until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, taking over the role after leaving Liverpool in 2024. The 59-year-old enjoyed a successful nine-year spell at Liverpool, winning six major trophies, including the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, whose tenure ended […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West region, has rejected the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles, warning that the measure could infringe on citizens' constitutional rights. The reaction follows the passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by the Senate, which proposes a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill also provides for a ₦50,000 fine, six […]
The House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish State Police Services, marking a significant step toward decentralising Nigeria's policing system after years of debate over the need for state-controlled law enforcement. However, the landmark reform was overshadowed by a walkout staged by members of the Minority Caucus, who accused the House leadership of violating constitutional procedures during the bill's passage. Supporters of the legislation maintained that […]
Norway's Football Federation has announced plans to file a formal complaint with FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban, describing the decision as a threat to the integrity of the game. The federation's president, Lise Klaveness, said the issue would be presented to the NFF board at its August 6 meeting, with the aim of including the Balogun case in an existing ethics complaint against FIFA. According […]
Three suspected bandits were killed and a kidnapped businessman rescued after security operatives foiled an attack on Aboki Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack, which occurred at about 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, claimed the life of a resident identified simply as Musa after gunmen stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately. The attackers abducted a businessman, Tuhkur Sanni, before residents alerted security agencies through […]
Barcelona Sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund Spanish champions Barcelona have completed the signing of German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract. The Catalan club announced on Thursday that the 24-year-old has signed a deal that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2031. The transfer is reportedly worth €29 million, with additional performance-related bonuses. Adeyemi becomes Barcelona's second major signing of the summer […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has condemned the growing incidents of political violence ahead of the August 15 governorship election, urging all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. The union made the call in a communiqué issued after its July Congress held at the NUJ Secretariat in Osogbo. The journalists expressed concern over the rising political tension across the state and called on […]
Three men arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Orire Local Government Area have pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants — Abdulrazak Umar, also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, also known as Yunusa Bin Musa; and Shamsu Adamu Sani, also known as Abu Itisar — admitted to being members […]
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olapegba as the institution's 14th substantive Vice Chancellor. The appointment was announced on Wednesday following the conclusion of the university's vice chancellor selection process. In a statement, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Bisi Akande, said Professor Olapegba emerged as the successful candidate after a rigorous and transparent selection exercise. Akande explained that although six […]
