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PHOTO: Antonio Conte, head coach of Napoli, is escorted down the tunnel after being shown a red card during the Serie A match between Inter Milan and Napoli at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026, in Milan, Italy. Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has been handed a two-match suspension and fined €15,000 following his dismissal during Napoli’s Serie A defeat away to Inter on Sunday. The sanction was confirmed by Lega Serie A, which announced the disciplinary measures

Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 2–1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, knocking United out of the Emirates FA Cup third round and advancing to the fourth round of the competition. Brighton took the lead in the first half through Brajan Gruda, who finished a well-taken move to give the visitors an early advantage. Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck doubled the lead before the break with a powerful finish, making it 2–0 at the interval. Unite

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has clarified that amounts wagered on gaming and lottery activities commonly referred to as “stakes” will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), removing a source of uncertainty that previously affected operators in the betting, gaming and lottery sectors. Under Section 185, Subsection M of the newly enacted tax law, “money, stakes or securities including interest in money or securities” are explicitly listed among items exempt from VAT. The provisio

Egypt have defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final at the Agadir Grand Stade, advancing to the semi-final stage of the continental tournament. Egypt opened the scoring early through Omar Marmoush, who finished a through-ball opportunity to give the Pharaohs an early lead. Ramy Rabia extended Egypt’s advantage with a header from a Mohamed Salah corner, putting Egypt 2-0 ahead midway through the first half. Ivory Coast reduced the deficit when E

Nigeria reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-final at the Marrakesh Stadium, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams securing their progression. Nigeria controlled the match for long periods, creating several attacking chances and defending with organisation to prevent the hosts from troubling Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Just after the interval, Osimhen broke the deadlock when he headed home a

Macclesfield Town produced one of the most notable FA Cup shocks in the competition’s history by eliminating holders Crystal Palace with a 2-1 victory in the third round at Moss Rose, a match that featured a significant gap between the clubs and historic implications. The National League North side, playing five levels below their Premier League opponents and separated by 117 league places, advanced to the fourth round with goals from captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ric

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has addressed the media ahead of Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, stressing his side’s readiness for the occasion while offering updates on squad fitness and key selection decisions involving Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. in Jeddah, according to Madrid Universal. Alonso reflected on the significance of the fixture and the chance to claim his first trophy as Real Madrid manager, describing the final as a special moment for th

British rapper Dave and Nigerian singer Tems have released the official music video for their collaboration “Raindance” , which premiered on January 9, 2026. The video was filmed in Lagos, Nigeria, and serves as the visual accompaniment to the track featured on Dave’s third studio album, The Boy Who Played the Harp , released in October 2025. Shot across urban locations and a Lagos beachfront, the video combines performance-led scenes with narrative elements, reflecting the s

Morocco have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in their quarter-final match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, marking their first appearance at this stage of the tournament in 22 years. Goals from Brahim Díaz in the first half and Ismael Saibari in the second secured a clean sheet and a strong showing from the host nation in front of home supporters. Díaz opened the scoring in the 26th minute, convert

Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, a former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has denied that he recently declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2027 general election, saying reports suggesting otherwise misrepresented his comments. Baba-Ahmed spoke on Channels Television on Friday, explaining that what he said had been widely misunderstood amid early positioning ahead of the next elections and ongoing discussions within opposition circles. “I never dec

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have finalised a joint framework aimed at resolving consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data transactions, particularly cases where subscribers are debited without receiving value. The development was announced in a press release dated January 8, 2026, issued by the NCC and signed by Nnenna Ukoha, Head of the Commission’s Public Affairs Department. According to the statement, th

Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid 2–1 in the Spanish Supercopa de España semifinal at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday, booking their place in the final where they will face Barcelona. Real Madrid took an early lead inside the opening 90 seconds, when Federico Valverde scored from a direct free kick, giving Los Blancos the advantage at the outset. Shortly after the interval, Rodrygo Goes doubled Real Madrid’s advantage, finishing a move after rec

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s rising poverty levels, warning that political infighting and competition for power are occurring alongside deepening economic hardship for millions of citizens. In a statement shared on his verified X handle on Thursday, Obi said political actors are increasingly focused on internal party contests and power struggles while the number of Nigerians living in poverty continues to rise sharply. “As w

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Ministry of Finance are working together to ensure the timely disbursement of bonuses and other financial entitlements owed to the Super Eagles players and officials for their participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the National Sports Commission (NSC) has said. The Chairman of the NSC, Shehu Dikko, made the disclosure in Abuja on Thursday, responding to reports that some players had threatened to boycott training and

Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley in their Premier League meeting at Turf Moor, with the hosts fighting back after United had taken the lead, resulting in a shared point for both sides. Burnley opened the scoring in the 13th minute through an own goal by Ayden Heaven of Manchester United, but United responded with two well-taken goals from Benjamin Sesko early in the second half to take the lead. Burnley refused to concede the game, and substitute Jaidon An

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected claims that it deliberately denied the Labour Party access codes to upload candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, citing unresolved leadership disputes and ongoing court cases. The clarification was contained in a press statement released on Wednesday by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Esa-Messi, on behalf of the Commission. INEC was respondin

Interim Manchester United head coach Darren Fletcher has revealed that he consulted former manager Sir Alex Ferguson before accepting the role following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim on Monday. Fletcher, 41, is set to take charge of Wednesday’s Premier League away match against Burnley and could also remain in charge for Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion. Speaking to reporters, Fletcher said he felt it was important to seek Ferguson’s approval bef

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains alive, strong, and resilient, dismissing speculation about the party’s decline, as he received members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Abuja. Jonathan made the remarks on Tuesday during a consultative meeting with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki–led NWC at his private office in the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory. Addressing the delegation, Jonathan said the PDP r

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has implemented a minor cabinet reshuffle, making key changes to his executive team as part of ongoing efforts to reposition governance and improve administrative performance. In a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo was relieved of her position as Secretary to the State Government with immediate effect. In her place, Makinde appointed Professor Musiba

Leeds United and Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw in their Premier League meeting at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon, with both sides sharing the points in a closely contested fixture. Leeds took the lead in the 62nd minute through Brenden Aaronson, who finished a well-worked move, before Manchester United levelled three minutes later when Matheus Cunha converted a pass from substitute Joshua Zirkzee. The result maintained Leeds’ unbeaten league run and saw Manchester