By Chioma Okoye Professional footballer and entrepreneur Emmanuel Idegu has emphasized the growing importance of personal branding for athletes, urging young sports professionals to develop identities that extend beyond their performances on the field. Speaking on the evolving landscape of modern sports, Idegu noted that athletes now operate in a highly connected digital environment where […]

By Etop Ekanem A socio-cultural group, Benin Leaders of Thought, has criticised comments allegedly made by former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s media aide, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, on the role and responsibilities of the Oba of Benin, describing the remarks as disrespectful to the revered Benin monarchy. The group was reacting to comments reportedly made by Osagie during […]

Mexico and South Africa’s 2026 World Cup opener will be remembered for all the wrong reasons after a chaotic contest produced three red cards, joining an infamous list of the tournament’s most ill-disciplined matches.

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has urged his teammates not to lose faith in their World Cup campaign despite suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs during a one-day intelligence-led operation across the state.