Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Like 2002, Turkey young talents ready to take charge
A flood of relief and excitement surged through the Turkish ranks as the final whistle blew in the play-off match against Kosovo; the European country will be attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in 24 years.
Injured Chelsea forward Estevao being treated in Brazil
Chelsea’s teenage Brazilian forward Estevao has begun treatment on his hamstring injury back in his homeland in a bid to be fit for the World Cup, a source at Palmeiras told AFP.
Benue APC reconciliation wobbles as Deputy gov disowns ‘automatic ticket’ communique
The Benue State Deputy Governor, Dr. Samuel Ode, has dismissed reports claiming that the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation communique drafting committee approved automatic tickets for its National and State Assembly members ahead of the next elections, describing the publication as misleading.
Makurdi cult clash claims three lives, residents flee as youths threaten reprisal
Residents of the Agwan Jukun axis of Makurdi town have been thrown into panic following a bloody clash between suspected rival cult groups that reportedly left three persons dead and several others injured.
Chimamanda’s son: Inquest stalled as Lagos AG denies interference
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos Island, Tuesday suspended further hearing in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege, pending directives from the Chief Coroner, Justice Mojisola Dada. Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji halted proceedings […]
WHO tracks 80 passengers after woman dies from hantavirus
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it was tracing people on a flight between the island of Saint Helena and Johannesburg, taken by a cruise ship passenger who died of hantavirus.
