Iran’s football federation has announced it will file an official complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions imposed on the national team during the 2026 World Cup, arguing the measures place the squad at a disadvantage compared with other participants. Iran are allowed to fly into the United States, who are co-hosts along with…
Former Senegal and Chelsea striker Demba Ba was named on Friday, June 19 as the new sporting director of French Ligue 1 club Le Havre. The 41-year-old, whose playing career included high-profile stints in the English Premier League with West Ham, Newcastle, and Chelsea, arrives from Ligue 2 side Dunkerque, where he served for…
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan, (UI), has confirmed the abduction of a 300-level female Law student, identified simply as Tomisin Abo According to a statement signed by the Union’s President, Comrade Temidayo Adeboye, the student had embarked on a religious retreat with the National General Director of the Scripture…
Nigerian musician, Ayra Starr has revealed that she would likely be unemployed if she had not found success in the entertainment industry, crediting her music career with changing the direction of her life. Speaking in a chat with culture and style platform EE72 ahead of her Boiler Room set, the singer reflected on her…
Retired military officers and associates of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar have cautioned Nigerians against blaming the North for the country’s worsening insecurity, insisting that terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping have evolved into a nationwide threat affecting all regions. The group made the call during a press briefing in Kaduna held in honor…
Three people have been charged in Australia after authorities intercepted about 320 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment that arrived from Ghana. Officials say the seizure stopped drugs worth an estimated A$296 million from reaching the streets. A woman from the United Kingdom is expected to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court on…
The Black Starlets’ nationwide talent identification programme moves to the Upper East Region as head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and his technical team continue efforts to discover promising young footballers for Ghana’s U-17 national team. The scouting exercise will be held at the Kurt E.S. Okraku Technical Center in Winkongo, near Bolgatanga, with activities scheduled…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has broken his silence about the child custody issue involving his wife Judy Austin and her ex-husband Emmanuel Obasi. In a post shared on his social media page, Edochie made it clear that he has never stopped anyone from seeing their children and does not want to be involved in the…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper linked to the abduction of a woman at the Vegetable Market in Benin City. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to participating in the kidnapping, revealing that the victim was abducted on Sunday and later released after a ransom was paid. The suspect also…
The Edo State Police Command has paraded suspected kidnappers allegedly involved in the abduction of a woman along Airport Road in Benin City. The suspects were presented by the police as part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state. According to authorities, investigations into the case are…
