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Ballon d’Or 2026: Full list of African footballers nominated
Several African footballers have been nominated for awards at the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with players from Morocco, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire and Algeria featuring among the nominees. The nominations
Trump sparks fury with post of map with Canada, Iceland as part of US
US President Donald Trump has sparked fury by posting a map that seemingly showed Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico and the Caribbean as part of the United States. Monday’s post —
Liverpool change shirt sponsor for first time since 2010
By Adegboyega Adeleye Liverpool will change their main shirt sponsor for the first time since 2010 after announcing a five-year partnership with Turkish Airlines from June 2027. According to Reuters,
Ajulo AG Hails Ondo-Born Entrepreneur Over AMAN Tequila Deal in East Africa
Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, has commended the entrepreneurial feat of an Ilaje-born businessman, Mr. Akintoye Enikanoselu, following the unveiling of AMAN Tequila in
Bovi to End 2026 World Tour With Benin City, Lagos Shows
Award-winning Nigerian comedian, actor and writer Bovi Ugboma is set to conclude his sold-out 2026 world tour with performances in Benin City and Lagos this October. The Nigerian leg of
Osimhen ruled out of Galatasaray UCL opener, set to miss AFCON qualifiers
By Adegboyega Adeleye Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the club’s UEFA Champions League opener against Sporting CP and is also expected to miss Nigeria’s opening 2027
Al-Hilal’s 47-game unbeaten run ends on Martinelli’s debut
By Adegboyega Adeleye Al-Hilal’s remarkable 47-game unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League has come to an end after a 2-0 home defeat to Neom on Monday. According to the
Lagos housing now landlord’s market; we’ll provide 20,000 homes yearly – ADC
By Ayobami Okerinde The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and his running mate, Gbadamosi Babatunde, have promised to roll out at least 20,000 affordable
Goalkeeper in London-based club chosen to become king in Uganda
A British-based non-league goalkeeper, George Kamurasi has been selected as the next king of the Tooro people in Uganda. Kamurasi, 36, who plays in the ninth tier of the English
Remembering Albert Alos, First Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University
Femi Odugbemi I met Prof. Albert Alos in 2003 when I served as President of the Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN). What began as a random friendship became
