Unprecedented managerial turnover marks start of 2026/27 Premier League season
A record-breaking nine Premier League teams will start the 2026/27 season with new managers, including Newcastle United's acquisition of Matthias Jaissle.
August 7, 2026
Nigeria and Benin Strengthen Security Partnership to Combat Regional Crime
Nigeria and Benin have formalized a strategic security alliance to exchange real-time intelligence and suppress cross-border threats, including terrorism and criminal networks.
August 7, 2026
Essex edge out Glamorgan in tight One Day Cup thriller despite Van der Gugten century
Luc Benkenstein’s 140 led Essex to a three-run win against Glamorgan in the One Day Cup, surviving a defiant unbeaten century from Timm van der Gugten.
August 7, 2026
Taraba NYSC Coordinator Emphasizes Safety and Well-being of Corps Members
NYSC Taraba State Coordinator Ella Aji Williams reassures 1,166 new corps members of their safety and welfare while highlighting new infrastructure improvements from the NEDC.
August 7, 2026
Legislators Scrutinize FRSC Over Ties to Dubious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council
A House committee is questioning the Federal Road Safety Corps for granting vehicle plates to the PFIPC, a fraudulent group that falsely listed top government officials, including President Tinubu, on its board.
August 7, 2026
The Influence and Lifestyle of Fifa President Gianni Infantino
Gianni Infantino navigates a complex political landscape as Fifa president, marked by private jet travel, ties to high-ranking world leaders, and significant internal disputes over commercial strategies.
August 7, 2026
Edo spiritualist apprehended by EFCC for extorting $1,100 from Indian national
The EFCC has detained Odigie Moses, an Edo State resident, for allegedly blackmailing an Indian woman for $1,100 after recording her during a spiritual ritual.
August 7, 2026
Chijioke Ihunwo Aligns with Fubara to Support Rainbow Coalition and Tinubu for 2027
Chijioke Ihunwo, an ally of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, has pledged to support the Rainbow Coalition and President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027.
August 7, 2026
Chelsea prepares to cut 16 players prior to transfer window closing
Chelsea faces a tight 25-day deadline to offload 16 players as head coach Xabi Alonso attempts to prune his 41-man senior squad to a more manageable size.
August 7, 2026
Lagos Federal High Court Sentences Four Individuals for $5.3 Million Money Laundering
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted four individuals for their part in a $5.3 million money laundering scheme, ordering prison time and financial forfeitures.
August 7, 2026