Swiatek Puts Svitolina and Gauff On Notice with Dominant Win Over Pegula
World No.3 Iga Swiatek delivered one of her most commanding performances of the season on Wednesday, brushing aside American fifth seed Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 to storm into the semifinals…
US Tennis Star Taylor Fritz Caught in More Dating Drama After Split from “World’s Best Girlfriend”
Tennis star, Taylor Fritz and longtime girlfriend Morgan Riddle have officially ended their nearly six-year relationship, drawing attention to the American No. 1’s personal life. According to the People magazine…
Dele-Bashiru Watches from the Bench in Lazio’s Coppa Italia Final Heartbreak
S.S. Lazio suffered heartbreak in the Coppa Italia final after a 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan, with goals from Adam Marusic (Own goal) and Lautaro Martínez sealing the trophy for…
Nigeria Not Hosting AFCON Since 2000 Is a Big Shame – Obinna Nsofor
Nigeria’s inability to host the Africa Cup of Nations since 2000 is “sad” and “a big shame,” according to former Super Eagles winger, Obinna Nsofor. Speaking on the country’s declining…
African Championships Receive Backing from World Athletics President
President of World Athletics, Sebastian Coe, has delivered a ringing endorsement of Africa’s growing influence in global athletics during his visit to the ongoing African Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana.…
“They’re Not Fit for the Job!” – Olalekan Soetan Blasts Unidentified Sports Administrators
Tension rises in Nigerian athletics as National athletics coach and AFN board member, Olalekan Soetan, sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s sports system after openly questioning key decisions in the country’s…
Sinner Reaches Italian Open Semis, Breaks Masters 1000 Winning Streak Record
Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments. Another straight-sets…
UK Minister Quits Ahead Of Possible Challenge To Starmer
Britain’s health minister Wes Streeting announced on Thursday that he had resigned, plunging Keir Starmer’s premiership deeper into crisis as potential challengers positioned themselves for a possible leadership challenge. Streeting,…
Gov Otu Raises Alarm Over Flooding, Seeks Federal Intervention
Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has raised concerns over the recurring flood disasters affecting the state, describing the situation as a growing ecological threat that requires urgent and…
Ex-Ondo Governor Mimiko Joins APC
Former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, on Thursday officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mimiko, who governed Ondo State from 2009 to 2017, had resigned from the…
McFarlane Calls On Chelsea To Save Troubled Season With FA Cup Glory
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane has urged his side to salvage their turbulent season by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Without a win in their…
UPDATED: Makinde Declares For 2027 Presidency
The political landscape in Nigeria is taking a new shape as Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially declared his intention to run for the office of president in…
South Africa’s President Fires Minister After Corruption Claims
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa fired, on Thursday his social development minister, a leading member of his ANC party, after weeks of mounting corruption claims. Sisisi Tolashe is the second…
OPEC+ Plans Quota Hikes To Restore 1.65MBD Cuts Latest September
Key members of OPEC+ are planning gradual oil quota increases over the coming months to fully restore a previously halted production by September at the latest. According to a Bloomberg…
ECOWAS Mulls Six-Pillar Strategy To Strengthen Regional Integration
ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, making his presentation at the ongoing First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja The Economic Community of West…
No US Visas Issued Yet For 2026 World Cup — Iran
Iran’s football federation chief on Thursday said no visas had yet been issued for the national team to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, state media…
Slot says has ‘every reason to believe’ he will remain as Liverpool boss
Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future as Liverpool manager on Thursday, despite a disappointing campaign, with the Dutchman already involved in planning for next season. Liverpool sit fourth in…
PDP begins screening of presidential, governorship aspirants
The Abdulraman Mohammed-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to commence the screening of its presidential and governorship aspirants for the 2027 general elections. The…
Rubio says Cuba leaders must go as US dangles $100m
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that crisis-hit Cuba’s leadership must change as Washington renewed an offer on Wednesday of $100 million in aid if the communist-run island agrees…
Scientists raise alarm over extreme heat threat at 2026 World Cup
One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US…