Friday, August 21, 2026

Olumayowa Samuel

August 2, 2026
Stranded passengers at WestJet stand and protesting flight attendants.
August 1, 2026

UEFA loses confidence in Infantino after failed FIFA World Cup equity plan, demands accountability

UEFA stated that many members of the football family have lost confidence in the FIFA leadership. 

Gianni Infantino
August 1, 2026
Oladipupo Adebutu
August 1, 2026

WAFCON: Inside hotel where Falcons players are pitted against thieves

According to Okoronkwo, the hotel officials were disrespectful and angry that they complained about the incident.

Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco.
July 27, 2026

59-year-old Japanese footballer scores first competitive goal in four years

The former international, who scored 55 goals in 89 games for Japan, last netted a competitive goal in November 2022.

Kazuyoshi Miura
July 27, 2026

Pirlo loses Italy coach job over link to Russian betting firm

Pirlo confirmed that his proposed appointment as Italy head coach has been called off over his role as a global ambassador for Russian bookmaker Fonbet.

Andrea Pirlo
July 27, 2026

Several students trapped as three-storey hostel collapses in Anambra

A building housing several students in Anambra has collapsed. The collapse occurred on Sunday night, with many trapped.

July 21, 2026

Slain Lagos NURTW organising secretary buried amid tears

Mr Ajiboye died days after he was attacked by gunmen.

Toba Ajiboye
July 21, 2026

Ooni of Ife preaches peace as Aregbesola leads Osun ADC governorship candidate, others on palace visit 

Mr Adeyeye said, “Ile-Ife remains the source and ancestral home of the Yoruba people.”

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
July 21, 2026

Spain’s World Cup history makers receive heroes’ homecoming 

Mr Sánchez said, “Thank you to the coaches and players for the style of play, the effort and the victory. We have truly enjoyed watching you play.”