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‘Not UCL or World Cup winner’ – Mourinho decries politics in Balon D’or awards
José Mourinho has insisted that the Ballon d’Or should be awarded to the best individual player in the world, rather than simply going to a player because his team won
DAZN secures LaLiga rights for Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria
Sports streaming platform DAZN has secured the rights to broadcast every LaLiga EA Sports match across Sub-Saharan Africa for the next three seasons, covering Nigeria and 47 other markets in
Two dead as machete-wielding man storms IMAX cinema in Lekki
By Esther Onyegbula Two people have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, Friday night, August 29, after a man wielding a machete and
JAMB gives candidates final 30-day window to salvage old admissions
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has given candidates with outstanding admission offers dating back to 2021 a final opportunity to either accept or reject
Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu Int’l Marathon
Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia have dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories. Athletes from different parts of Nigeria
Rafael Leao confirms AC Milan exit for Galatasaray
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao said he is leaving the Serie A club after seven seasons, with Turkish champions Galatasaray expected to be his next destination. The Portuguese forward watched
The Insult That Led to the Creation of Osun State
By Temitope Lakisokun Osun State was created thirty-five years ago, but what if I told you the state was born, indirectly, from an insult. Yes, really. In 1945, Chief Salami
No terror group, mass kidnapping in Ebonyi – Police
The Police Command in Ebonyi says there is no new terror group and mass kidnapping in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. The command also cautioned members of the
Low voter turnout mars LG poll in Awka
The Anambra Local Government election on Saturday was characterised by low voter turnout in parts of Awka North and Awka South Local Government Areas, despite the early arrival of voting
2026/27 Champions League: All confirmed league phase schedules, fixtures
By Enitan Abdultawab The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season is set to get underway in September, with 36 teams competing in the league phase under the competition’s revamped format. The
