Penalty controversy: Morocco seeks CAF, FIFA action over Senegal pitch walk-off
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) has announced plans to pursue legal action with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA over Senegal’s brief withdrawal from the pitch during the closing stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.
Frank expected to lead Tottenham against Dortmund despite increasing pressure
Following the club’s 2-1 loss at home to struggling side West Ham over the weekend, reports emerged on Sunday that Frank is under increasing pressure to keep his job and the Spurs hierarchy is believed to be looking at alternative options.
Chief Imam of Ilorin dies at 75
The Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara Council of Ulama, Sheikh Bashir Solihu, has died at the age of 75.
How policemen detained me, wife, children, extorted N150k in Anambra — TheCable journalist
Egba’s wife, Ogechukwu Chukwujekwu, and their children, Munachukwu and Adela, aged 13 and three, were detained with him on December 28, 2025.
Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of Indian expatriate in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has launched an intensive manhunt for kidnappers responsible for abducting an Indian expatriate and other criminal elements operating in parts of the state, following a deadly weekend attack in Ogunmakin community, Oluyole Local Government Area.
Again, indigenous contractors block finance ministry over ₦4trn debt
Indigenous contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Monday blocked the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the Federal Government’s failure to honour agreements to pay over ₦4 trillion owed for completed projects.
I wanted girl-child, struggled to bond with my son – Tiwa Savage
Speaking on the recent episode of the FlowWithKorty podcast, the 45-year-old singer revealed that discovering her baby’s gender during pregnancy brought her profound disappointment.
FG opens 2026 overseas scholarship for postgraduate studies
According to information on the scholarship board’s website, the scheme is open to MSc and PhD candidates in disciplines relevant to the oil and gas sector.
Super Eagles will achieve success under Eric Chelle – NFF President, Gusau
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles are on course to achieve great success under the guidance of coach Eric Chelle.
NNPP dissociates self from planned protest against INEC
…Say Those Behind Protest Are Impostors By Henry Umoru Abuja — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has distanced itself from a planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, […]
Army dismisses alleged mutiny threats as false alarm, reaffirms commitment to troops’ welfare
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that soldiers were planning a mutiny over poor salaries, allowances and welfare conditions, insisting that the Army leadership remains firmly committed to the welfare, discipline and professionalism of its personnel. The denial was contained in a statement issued by […]
