England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his World Cup squad, leaving out several high-profile players including Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The squad, announced on Friday, also saw Saudi Arabia-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney included as a surprise selection, as Tuchel made a series of bold calls ahead of the…
Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City after a trophy-filled decade that has established him as one of football’s greatest managers, having won 20 trophies and transformed the club into a dominant force in English football. AFP Sport highlights key moments from his reign, which reshaped Manchester City’s identity and delivered sustained domestic and…
Achraf Hakimi, defender of Paris Saint-Germain, has asked a court to dismiss rape charges against him as proceedings continue in France, AFP reported Friday citing a source close to the case. The hearing was held at the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, where judges reviewed his request to have the case thrown out. A…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to “very high” at the national level, as the epidemic continues to spread and the death toll rises. WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the situation as “deeply worrisome,”…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to stop Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, from participating in activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu held that issues bordering on discipline and suspension within a political…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Returning Officer, retired Gen. Jonathan Temlong, announced the result on Friday at the collation centre at the APC Secretariat in Ikeja, saying Hamzat secured…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr defeated Damac FC 4-1 on Thursday to clinch the Saudi Pro League title, ending the Portuguese star’s long wait for domestic silverware in Saudi Arabia. The victory secured the championship for Al Nassr on the final day of the season, with rivals Al Hilal finishing two points behind…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to achieve universal health coverage as the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) engaged Civil Society Organisations under the Lagos State Civil Society Partnership (LACSOP) on the implementation of the Executive Order mandating enrollment into the State Social Health Insurance Scheme, Ilera Eko. The engagement,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Ijebu-land through its sponsorship of the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival. The company, one of Nigeria’s leading food and beverage manufacturers, said its continued support for the annual cultural celebration reflects its dedication to community…
