Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, with the Premier League club expected to pay £55 million if they want to secure the French centre-back this summer. According to reports, Crystal Palace have placed a £55 million valuation on Lacroix, who is said to be keen on leaving Selhurst Park…
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly seeking further reinforcements despite the club’s busy summer transfer activity, with the Portuguese coach keen to strengthen both central defence and midfield ahead of the new season. Club president Florentino Perez is said to have handed Mourinho significant influence over transfer decisions following his appointment, backing the veteran…
By Ayomide Otitoju Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as tournament organisers continue to monitor air quality concerns caused by wildfire smoke drifting from Canada. Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are aiming to become the first…
England and France will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, with both teams admitting they would rather be preparing for the final than competing for bronze. England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup final after his side’s semi-final exit. “None of our players…
By Ayomide Otitoju Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is fit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, easing concerns over the teenager’s fitness after the team’s semi-final victory over France. Yamal, who received a heavy challenge during the semi-final, had been the subject of speculation ahead…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has received a delegation from Huawei Technologies as part of efforts to deepen collaboration in digital technology and energy operations. The Huawei delegation, led by the company’s General Manager, Abuja Office, Anna Yan, met with the NNPC chief during a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, on Thursday led a delegation of the company’s senior management on a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Abuja. The NNPC delegation was received by the Authority Chief Executive, Mallam Rabiu Umar, at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Gas & Power Investment Services (NGPIS) has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI), in recognition of its commitment to operational excellence, quality service delivery, and sustainable business performance. The certificate was formally presented to the Executive Vice President, Gas, Power…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the names of the Kabiru Turaki-led interim National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering judgment, Justice Salim Ibrahim ruled that the plaintiffs, led by…
