Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Sport

August 13, 2026

Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump reviews U.S. designation of Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’

The U.S. noted Nigeria’s reported efforts to date, including the prosecution of hundreds of Boko Haram and ISWAP suspects.

Donald Trump official portrait
August 13, 2026

FAI withdraws support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino

The Northern Ireland’s football body said, “We take our responsibilities as a member association of both UEFA and FIFA seriously.”

Football Association of Ireland and Gianni Infantino
August 13, 2026

Leicester City up for sale for £200 million

The company, in the brochure, described the move as “a rare opportunity to acquire a club with an excellent track record of winning promotions to higher divisions.”

Leicester City
August 13, 2026

Wadada tennis competition targets young talents

Musa Ahmed, the accountant-general of Nasarawa, says the Wadada Tennis Championship is designed to discover young talents and promote physical fitness among participants.

Kids playing tennis
August 13, 2026

Ebonyi football fans commemorate 37th anniversary of Okwaraji’s death

Ebonyi football fans on Thursday remembered Samuel Okwaraji, the late Super Eagles midfielder, who died during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Angola on August 12, 1989.

Samuel Okwaraji
August 13, 2026

Police find Erling Haaland’s face pasted on cocaine bricks intercepted in Ecuador

Ecuador’s minister of interior, John Reimberg, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, along with footage showing the bricks spilling out from the truck’s concealed compartment.

Haaland
August 13, 2026

‘Best Night of My Life’: NFL star Travis Kelce gushes over wedding to Taylor Swift

Mr Kelce described his high-profile, secretive wedding with pop star Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden, in New York, as a “crazy night” and “the best night of my life”.

Taylor with Travis
August 13, 2026

PSG beat Villa to lift UEFA Super Cup for second time

UEFA Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Europa League champions Aston Villa 2-1 at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday to win their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup.

PSG
August 12, 2026

FIFA World Cup: South Korea FA apologises for providing ‘sexual services’ to referees

The FA pledged to implement sweeping reforms, strengthen transparency, and restore its integrity to meet public expectations.

Korea FA, Korean prostitutes on street
August 12, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time girlfriend Georgina

The marriage came just four days before Ronaldo’s club, Al Nassr, begin the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign.

Ronaldo together with Georgina