Modric joined the Italian heavyweights in 2025, scoring two goals in 37 matches last season.

The World Bank on Thursday confirmed that it plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organization’s new country partnership framework (CPF) for the world’s second-largest economy.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in an international friendly on Thursday, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning note.

Amra received the winner’s plaque, a certificate of honour and a cash prize of 1,000 U.S. dollars.

Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has dismissed comments from Tyson Fury that the long-awaited clash between the two former world heavyweight boxing champions may not happen.

De Jong said the injury came to light on his return from the World Cup when Barcelona doctors returned a more serious diagnosis than the original assessment from the Dutch medical staff.

The opposition party accused the Tinubu administration of seeking international approval while many Nigerians continue to face economic hardship, insecurity and declining living conditions.

President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday that the consistency in the implementation of economic reforms has stabilised the economy, ushering Nigeria into its golden era, with readiness to enjoy the benefits of democracy.

Justice Abiodun Jordan Adeyemi, in a judgment delivered in Suit No. FHC/AB/CS/97/2026, held that the governorship primary election that produced Lawal complied with the Electoral Act, the Constitution of the ADC and all relevant statutory provisions.

They further called on government to prioritise inflation control, business sustainability and job creation