3 countries already qualified for 2027 AFCON
The qualification race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially underway, with 21 spots remaining to complete the final 24-nation lineup. Officially branded as the TotalEnergies CAF…
NECO exam questions sold for N3,000 before papers – Alausa
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure…
ICPC sacks security officer over unauthorised access granted El-Rufai’s wife
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed a security officer accused of helping Aichatou Assabe El-Rufai, one of the wives of former Kaduna State governor…
Adamawa 2027: APC gov candidate not good politician, nobody knows him — Senator Abbo
Sekinat Osundiji Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo, the 2027 Labour Party governorship candidate in Adamawa State, has described the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a weak politician…
How to apply: Nigerian Air Force begins recruitment exercise
The Nigerian Air Force has announced the commencement of its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 recruitment exercise for suitably qualified Nigerians. The recruitment exercise begins on Thursday, September 3,…
Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football
Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced on Thursday that he would retire from international duty after October’s Nations League match against Sweden. The forward, who plays for Schalke…
Queiroz reverses resignation to stay as Ghana coach
Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Ghana national team despite initially stepping down following their World Cup exit, the country’s football association said Thursday. The 73-year-old Portuguese…
Argentina to pause all games in 10th minute to honour Messi
The Argentine Football Association has announced plans to honour Lionel Messi this weekend by pausing domestic matches in the 10th minute for a minute-long applause in recognition of his international…
Real Madrid open disciplinary proceedings against Asencio
Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against defender Raul Asencio, who was last month convicted of drink-driving, coach Jose Mourinho said on Thursday. The 23-year-old centre-back was more than three…
Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Carla Jeffery, the actress known for playing Bree in Disney’s popular Zombies film franchise, has died at the age of 33. Jeffery’s death was confirmed by her manager, Carla Alexander,…