Only 20 African Nations Eligible to Vote for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Only 20 African countries hold voting rights for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, governed by criteria that restrict the international journalist jury to the top 100 nations in the FIFA world rankings. Under the 2026 regulations, the selection panel was finalized using the official FIFA rankings published on September 8. Each eligible journalist is tasked […]
Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, Dies at 83
The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, has died at the age of 83. Palace sources said the revered traditional ruler died on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment. Born on December 12, 1942, Sani II was the 16th Emir of Gumel and one of […]
US Court Blocks Trump Visa Ban Affecting Nigerians
A United States federal court has blocked a policy introduced by President Donald Trump that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the ruling on Friday in the Southern District of New York, declaring that the policy exceeded the legal authority of the US […]
Ajibade, Oshoala Lead Super Falcons Camp Arrivals
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, veteran forward Asisat Oshoala and first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie are among the first players to arrive at the team’s training camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Also in camp are Glory Ogbonna, Christy Ucheibe, Fatima Oloko, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran and Shukurat […]
Super Falcons to Play WAFCON Group Matches in Rabat
Defending champions Nigeria will play all their Group C matches of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Falcons, coached by Justine Madugu, have been drawn alongside debutants Malawi, Zambia and Egypt in Group C of the tournament. Nigeria will begin their title defence against Malawi at the Al […]
Egypt Fight Back to Defeat New Zealand 3-1
New Zealand head coach Barren Bazeley has attributed his side’s 3-1 defeat to Egypt at the World Cup to a drop in intensity after halftime, saying his players struggled to match the pace set by their opponents in the second half. Despite a strong opening 45 minutes, New Zealand were unable to maintain their performance […]
Senate Passes MSME Financing Bill
The Senate on Wednesday approved the Factoring Assignment and Receivables Financing Bill, 2026, concurring with the House of Representatives on legislation designed to improve access to funding for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The bill seeks to establish a legal and regulatory framework for debt factoring, a financing arrangement that allows businesses to convert […]
Ogbelu Joins Libya’s Al-Ittihad on Three-Year Deal
Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu has completed a permanent move to Al-Ittihad SC after leaving Tunisian side Espérance Sportive de Tunis. The 23-year-old signed a three-year contract with the Libyan club following the expiration of his deal with Esperance. Ogbelu joined the Tunisian giants from Nasarawa United in 2023 and went on to make 54 league […]
Saudi FM Arrives Islamabad for Regional Security Talks
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has arrived in Islamabad to participate in a quadrilateral ministerial meeting focused on regional security developments and efforts to ease tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel with Iran. In a statement posted on X, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Nigerian Navy Chief of Operations Rear Admiral Katagum Dies
Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum, Chief of Operations at the Naval Headquarters (NHQ), has died following a brief illness. The death of the senior naval officer was confirmed by Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Naval spokesperson, who stated that Rear Admiral Katagum passed away while receiving medical treatment in Egypt. He has since been buried according […]
