U.S. President Donald Trump has called for an immediate halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran, expressing optimism that ongoing negotiations could pave the way for a broader peace agreement despite fresh exchanges of missile attacks that threaten regional stability. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said both Israel and Iran appear interested…
Former France international Lassana Diarra has reached an agreement with FIFA and the Belgian Football Association, bringing an end to a lengthy legal battle that has significantly influenced football’s global transfer system. The settlement concludes a dispute in which Diarra had sought compensation amounting to 65 million euros, following years of legal proceedings that ultimately…
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first official from Somalia to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States despite holding a valid visa. The development has sparked concern within Somalia’s football community and among sports officials, especially as Artan was…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a restriction on commercial motorcycle operations, popularly known as okada, between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. across the state as part of renewed efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities. The governor disclosed the directive on Friday while addressing residents on the state’s security situation, particularly the…
The Nigeria Police Force has released footage from the operation that led to the rescue of Busayo John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, days after they were abducted by gunmen in Ibadan, Oyo State. The video, made public on Sunday, provides a…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle procurement and allowance scheme was unlawful, describing the expenditure as a violation of procurement regulations, constitutional principles, and public trust. In a landmark judgment, Justice Yellim Bogoro held that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for federal…
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Herbert Leon Kimble, a suspected fraudster accused of playing a key role in a massive healthcare fraud scheme that allegedly generated more than $1.2 billion in fraudulent Medicare charges. Kimble, 60,…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on traditional rulers across Yorubaland to harness ancestral values and traditional institutions in the fight against banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of insecurity threatening communities in the region. The revered monarch made the appeal during the grand finale of the 2026 Ifa Festival, where he expressed…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced plans to construct a modern FIFA-standard stadium in Aba, with a proposed seating capacity of about 35,000, in what is expected to become one of the state’s most ambitious sports infrastructure projects in recent years. The proposed facility is designed to meet international football requirements, positioning Aba as…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, that every effort is being made to secure the safe release of his abducted sister and her twin sons. The governor gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to Adelabu, where he expressed sympathy and solidarity with the family following…
