Germany legend, Thomas Müller has backed Michael Olise to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Harry Kane. Müller believes the French winger’s artistic playing style and dribbling ability give him a stronger claim for the prestigious individual award compared to Kane. Speaking to SportBild, the former Bayern Munich forward said Olise may have the edge…
Mexican goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper in history to feature in six World Cup tournaments after being named in Mexico’s squad for the upcoming finals. The 40-year-old, who currently plays for Cypriot club AEL Limassol, joins football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in making a sixth appearance at the…
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has dismissed reports linking him to a proposed 2027 presidential ticket alongside former President Goodluck Jonathan. The clarification followed social media claims that Mohammed had been selected as Jonathan’s running mate after the former president emerged as the presidential candidate of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by…
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any agreement with the United States aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict. “We insist that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any deal aimed at ending the war,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei…
The Kogi State Government has suspended the annual Echane Festival in Ebiraland with immediate effect, citing security concerns and the need to maintain public order. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. According to the government, the decision followed credible intelligence reports suggesting that…
A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Qudus Ajeyemi, has been convicted of attempting to r@pe a woman after following her upstairs at a house in Hull, United Kingdom and ignoring her repeated refusals during a night out. Ajeyemi, formerly of May Street off Beverley Road in Hull and more recently living in Manchester, was found guilty…
The management of Federal Medical Centre Daura has suspended a doctor for three months over allegations of failing to respond promptly to an emergency case involving a patient who later died after being transferred to another hospital. The hospital’s Medical Director, Umar Farouk, confirmed the disciplinary action while responding to concerns raised by the deceased…
The United States Department of State has announced a $3.5 million funding programme aimed at improving the documentation and reporting of religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled by the Office of International Religious Freedom under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, seeks applications from organisations capable of strengthening efforts to monitor…
Former England and Liverpool midfielder James Milner has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40, bringing the curtain down on one of the longest and most successful careers in English football. The veteran midfielder leaves the game as the Premier League’s all-time appearance holder after an incredible 24 seasons in…
A violent confrontation between soldiers and participants in the Echane Masquerade Festival in Ogaminana, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, has left at least two people d3ad and several others injured. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2026 reportedly began when two soldiers dressed in civilian clothing were allegedly attacked…
