Europa League leading scorers head of semi-final fixtures
As the UEFA Europa League heads into the semi-final stage, two players are leading the goal-scoring chart. Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi and Bodø/Glimt’s Kasper Høgh both have 7 goals each. They are currently the joint top scorers in the competition this season. The quarter-final second leg matches ended on Thursday night. Manchester United made […]
NPFL: Court sentences Lafia football fan for assaulting Plateau United player
Justice has been served after a football fan was sent to prison for attacking a player during a Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) match in Lafia. On Thursday, a Chief Magistrate Court sentenced Bashir Bala to three months in jail, with an option to pay a fine. He was charged with assault, using criminal force, […]
2027: North-Central APC hails Al-Makura-led CPC bloc for snubbing Atiku’s coalition
The North-Central APC Forum has praised former Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura and his group, made up of former Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) members, for refusing to join the opposition alliance led by Atiku Abubakar. This coalition, which includes big political names like ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, is trying […]
We didn’t intend to harm people’ – US says as airstrikes kill 33 people in Yemen
At least 33 people have died and more than 80 were injured after a US airstrike hit Yemen on Friday. The strike targeted Houthi rebels and is one of the deadliest attacks since the US military campaign in the region began under President Donald Trump on March 15. According to the US Central Command, the […]
Security operatives aware of Plateau killers — Lawmaker
A lawmaker in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Daniel Asama, has said that security agencies know the people and places responsible for the recent deadly attacks in Plateau State. Over the past two weeks, more than 100 people have been killed in these attacks. Asama, who represents Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, spoke during an interview on […]
War: Europe finally joins Trump’s negotiations for ceasefire between Ukraine, Russia
Europe has officially joined the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which are being led by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s team. The group known as the “E3” — made up of Britain, France, and Germany — is now involved in these important discussions. Until now, Europe had been left out of the talks, which […]
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance orchestrated to assassinate my character – Drake
Drake has updated his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), claiming that Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance was planned to ruin his image. Both artists are signed to UMG but under different labels. In 2024, they were involved in a heated rap battle, releasing diss tracks aimed at each other. Kendrick’s diss track “Not […]
LaLiga seals five spots in 2025/2026 Champions League
LaLiga will send five teams to the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League. This makes Spain the second league, after the Premier League, to earn an extra place in Europe’s top competition. This extra spot comes from the European Performance Spot (EPS), which rewards leagues based on how well their clubs do in the three major European […]
Europa League semi-final fixtures confirmed
The Europa League has reached the semi-final stage, and the final four teams have now been confirmed after some exciting quarter-final matches. Athletic Bilbao secured their spot in the semi-finals by beating Rangers 2-0 at home. Oihan Sancet and Nico Williams scored the goals that gave the Spanish team a 2-0 win on aggregate. They […]
War: Ukraine ignoring ceasefire – Russia says as Kyiv signs memorandum with US
Russia has accused Ukraine of not following a ceasefire agreement. The Russian ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, made this claim after several countries, including Slovenia, Denmark, France, Greece, and the UK, asked Russia to agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire. Slovenia’s UN ambassador, Samuel Zbogar, said Ukraine wants peace and showed this […]