Eddie Howe has stepped down as manager of Newcastle United, bringing an end to a five-year tenure at St James' Park, according to reports by the BBC and Sky Sports. The 48-year-old took charge of the Magpies in November 2021, replacing Steve Bruce, and oversaw one of the club's most successful periods in recent history. Under Howe, Newcastle ended a decades-long wait for major silverware by winning the League Cup […]
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 […]
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 […]
Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died at the age of 40. He reportedly collapsed while playing a football match in Kaduna State. The incident occurred at a local pitch in the Angwan Yelwa area of the city, where he had featured as a second-half substitute. Eyewitness accounts indicate that he suddenly slumped on the field without any physical contact. Immediate efforts were made to revive him before he […]
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has explained how the Federal Government used technology to uncover widespread payroll fraud, revealing that the integration of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system led to the discovery of 45,000 ghost workers within the federal payroll. Adeosun made this known while speaking at a public policy dialogue in Lagos, where she reflected on her time in office and the reforms introduced to tackle […]
The Super Eagles will face Poland and Portugal in international friendly matches in June as part of preparations for upcoming major competitions, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, who described the fixtures as important tests for the national team. According to the federation, the match against Poland will be played on […]
Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, has died after a prolonged illness. Her death was announced on Thursday by Nollywood director Tobi Oladele, widely known as Tee Mony, who shared the sad news in a statement on social media. According to him, the actress passed away overnight following a courageous battle with health challenges that had kept her hospitalised for some time. “With heavy hearts, we announce […]
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said his future with Nigeria’s national team will be determined by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the team’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle, 48, was appointed by the NFF in January 2025 on a two-year contract, with a clear objective of leading the Super Eagles to the AFCON final. However, Nigeria’s campaign ended at the semi-final stage after […]
The Nigeria Police Force, through its Special Tactical Squad (STS), has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing nationwide operations against crime with the arrest of one correctional centre escapee and 21 other suspects linked to a wide range of criminal activities across several states of the federation. The coordinated operations, which were carried out based on intelligence-led investigations, targeted crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, car […]
