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Liverpool secured a 1‑0 UEFA Champions League victory against Inter Milan without Mohamed Salah in the starting lineup. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty following a foul by Alessandro Bastoni on substitute Florian Wirtz, confirmed via VAR. Earlier in the match, Ibrahima Konaté had a header ruled out for handball after a VAR review. Liverpool maintained control for large portions of the game, registering 58% possession and

Atalanta defeated Chelsea 2‑1 in their UEFA Champions League group‑phase match on Tuesday night. Chelsea took the lead in the 25th minute when João Pedro met a low cross from Reece James at the near post and finished between the goalkeeper’s legs. After halftime, Atalanta stepped up their intensity. In the 55th minute, Gianluca Scamacca headed in an equalizer, following a precise assist from Charles De Ketelaere. Seven minutes before full‑time, De Ketelaere delivered the dec

Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has reiterated that, while the abduction of schoolchildren is condemnable, it is a “lesser evil” compared with the killing of soldiers, remarks that have renewed controversy amid a spate of mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria. In a recent interview with the BBC, excerpts of which were carried by several national outlets; Gumi said that, although kidnapping is “evil and unacceptable,” it is not as grievous as murder and that “not all evils are of th

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State yesterday formally announced his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He described the move as a necessary step to align his administration with what he called “full support” for the federal government under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We can’t support Mr President if we don’t fully identify with him; not backyard support,” F

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has criticised what he described as an excessive and heavily armed security detail surrounding Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, prompting renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s security-resource allocation and public-interest priorities. The remarks were made during the 20th edition of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Awards in Lagos on Tuesday. Soyinka recounted observing what he initially thought was a film set at a hotel in Ikoy

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally joined Accord Party (AC), days after officially resigning from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Government House in Osogbo on Tuesday, attended by national and state leaders of Accord Party. In a post on his verified X handle, the governor declared: “Today, we unveiled the Accord Party, our new platform for the good people of Osun State. From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Centr

Wizkid and Asake have confirmed they are collaborating on a joint project titled REAL (Vol. 1), set for release this December. The announcement was made during their appearance on Apple Music Radio, where both artistes described the undertaking as a body of work for “the people. The joint EP marks a formal merging of Wizkid; a globally recognised name in Afrobeats, and Asake, a major figure in the Nigerian music scene whose blend of street-pop and Afrobeats has drawn wide acc

William Troost‑Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, drawing a close to a decade-long career with Super Eagles. The defender released a heartfelt statement via his social media accounts, describing his time in green and white as the greatest privilege of his life. He made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2015, shortly after being called up by the late coach Stephen Keshi. Over the years he established himself as a pillar of the national team’s defence

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved ₦100 billion for the rehabilitation of police and other security agencies’ training institutions across Nigeria. The decision was taken at the Council’s 154th virtual meeting, where officials also sanctioned ₦2.6 billion for consultancy services to support the planning and execution of the rehabilitation projects. The funding followed a nationwide assessment carried out by an ad-hoc committee chaired by Governor Peter Mbah of E

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld a ruling that bans the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from stopping motorists, seizing vehicles or imposing fines, reaffirming that such powers are not granted by law. The decision, released on Thursday by a three-member panel, dismissed the VIO’s appeal as lacking merit and affirmed the earlier judgment delivered by the Federal High Court which had voided the VIO’s enforcement actions. The original case was filed by rights law

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, marking the formal assumption of a key cabinet role by a former top military officer. The ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, shortly after the Senate confirmed Musa’s appointment following a five-hour screening session. Musa, who until his retirement in October 2025 served as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the unresolved leadership crisis rocking the party at the national level. His resignation, confirmed on December 2, 2025, marks one of the most significant political departures within the PDP this year. In his resignation letter addressed to the party chairman in Ward 2 of Ede North Local Government Area, Adeleke stated that the lingering crisis in the PDP’s national le

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his position, citing health-related challenges that he says can no longer allow him to meet the demands of the office. His resignation, tendered in a letter dated December 1, 2025, was immediately accepted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement confirming the development, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President appreciated Badaru’s serv

Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has been dramatically excluded from the Indomitable Lions squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025, following sweeping changes introduced by newly appointed head coach David Pagou. Coach Pagou, who replaced Marc Brys after the federation leadership shake-up under Samuel Eto’o, announced a refreshed 28-man squad that notably drops two of the team’s biggest stars — Onana and captain Vincent Aboubakar. The decision marks one of the most significant overh

The United Kingdom has declined the Nigerian federal government’s request to allow former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in Nigeria. Ekweremadu is currently imprisoned in the UK after being convicted of organ trafficking. In March 2023, he was found guilty of conspiring to exploit a young man for his kidney and subsequently sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison—the first conviction of its kind under the UK’s M

Security concerns have become a pressing issue across Nigeria, with the south-west region facing its own share of challenges. In response, governors from the south-west geopolitical zone gathered in Ibadan to discuss strategies aimed at improving safety and stability in their states. This meeting reflects a growing recognition among regional leaders that collaboration is essential to address the complex security threats affecting their communities. On Monday, the Southwest Go

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has taken a significant step in his political career by officially joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This move comes after his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July, a decision he described as “heartbreaking” due to the party’s departure from its founding principles. Atiku’s registration with the ADC took place at Jada ward 1 in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State on a recent Monday, marking a new

Real Madrid attacker Vinícius Júnior has reportedly halted all contract-renewal discussions with the club, following rising tensions with manager Xabi Alonso. Multiple sports sources indicate that the relationship between the Brazilian star and the new coach has deteriorated significantly in recent months, prompting Vinícius to pause talks that had initially appeared to be moving forward. According to reports, the rift between both men deepened over disagreements concerning V

Everton produced one of the most remarkable results of the Premier League season by defeating Manchester United 1–0 at Old Trafford, despite being reduced to ten men after a chaotic incident in the early stages of the match. The drama began in the 13th minute when Idrissa Gana Gueye was shown a straight red card for slapping his teammate Michael Keane during a heated exchange. The unusual dismissal, confirmed after a VAR check, left Everton with a numerical disadvantage and l

Ruger sparked a wave of excitement across social media after making a surprise late-night appearance on Carter Efe’s Twitch stream. The unexpected visit, teased earlier through short promotional clips and posts circulating on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch announcements, drew an unusually large live audience as fans rushed in to see what would unfold. According to the streams and clips shared afterward, Ruger arrived casually, he was accompanied by a small entourage and immed