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United are awful to watch – Mikel

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:46:37 GMT

Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has described Manchester United’s recent performances as awful and a disaster, citing their lack of cohesion.

Future Eagles thrash New Caledonia 7-0

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:26:39 GMT

Nigeria’s Future Eagles thrashed New Caledonia 7-0 to advance to the Tier C Round of 16 at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan.

Customs close in on first volleyball title in seven years

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:23:08 GMT

Nigeria Customs Service moved closer to ending a seven-year wait for the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League title after defeating NSCDC 3–0 in Abuja.

Hrgovic sets conditions for second Itauma clash

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:22:02 GMT

IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic says he will only grant Moses Itauma a rematch after he becomes the undisputed heavyweight world champion.

Paul open to Joshua rematch

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:22:00 GMT

Jake Paul is ready for a rematch with Anthony Joshua after recovering from a broken jaw, says his promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian.

Rangers turn focus to Rivers United

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:20:06 GMT

Rangers International will face Rivers United in an NPFL matchday 11 fixture after being eliminated from the CAF Champions League by MC Alger.

Abia Warriors fight five-match ban on media officer

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:19:38 GMT

Abia Warriors have appealed the five-match suspension on their media officer, Chidera Igwe, calling the punishment by the NPFL excessive and unjustified.

Leeds target ‘easy’ Sanusi deal

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:17:09 GMT

Leeds United are considering a January move for Nigerian international Zaidu Sanusi, with the Porto left-back's contract situation creating a cut-price dea

UCL winner tells Juventus to sign Osimhen

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:13:04 GMT

Former Italy international Marco Borriello has suggested Juventus should sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, praising his strength and Serie A experience

Flamingos battle Mexico in last-16 World Cup clash

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:24 GMT

Nigeria’s Flamingos will battle Mexico for a place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Thursday.

Eagles players not good enough – Oliseh

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:19 GMT

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh says the national team is struggling because the current players are not good enough compared to past generations.

NOC president Gumel backs Youth Olympics contingent

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:16 GMT

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Gumel, has pledged full support for Nigeria’s contingent to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.

Nigeria’s Special Eagles step up Mundial prep

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:14 GMT

Nigeria’s national amputee football team, the Special Eagles, have intensified preparations for the upcoming World Amputee Football Federation World Cup.

SSANU women seek equal opportunities, greater role in university leadership

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:45:47 GMT

The women’s wing of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has called for greater participation of women in leadership and decision-making.

U17 World Cup: NFF backs Flamingos to beat Mexico

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:39:08 GMT

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has backed the Flamingos to overcome Mexico and secure a place in the quarter-finals of

Carabao Cup: Liverpool edge Chelsea, Man City beat Brighton in shootouts

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:39:06 GMT

Liverpool and Manchester City booked their places in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after winning their respective fourth-round ties on penalties on

Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:35:25 GMT

Liverpool beat Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the League Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City survived a scare against Brighton on Wednesday.

Ballon d’Or winner Kane watches as Bayern cruise into German Cup last 16

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:23:10 GMT

Newly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was left on the bench as Bayern Munich sailed to a 6-1 win over second-tier Magdeburg in the German Cup last 32 on Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Messi to Ballon d’Or of All Time award

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:23:03 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten long-time rival Lionel Messi to win the inaugural Ballon d’Or of All Time (B.O.A.T.) award, with

Serie A: Inter down Venezia 2-0 as Bologna sink Milan

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:17:50 GMT

Inter Milan returned to the Serie A summit with a 2-0 win over Venezia, while a Samuel Mbangula hat-trick saw Bologna hand AC Milan a first league defeat.

Super Eagles Prepare for Upcoming International Friendly

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:07:04 GMT

Coaching staff confirm full squad training ahead of weekend clash.

Chelsea Win As Bayern, Madrid Share Points In Women’s Champions League

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:47:16 GMT

Goals from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan were enough to secure a second win for Chelsea in this season's Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich came from two goals down to draw with Real Madrid.

Inter leave it late again in Serie A as Bologna sink AC Milan

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:49:19 GMT

Inter Milan returned to the Serie A summit with a nervy 2-0 win at bottom side Venezia on Wednesday, while a Samuel Mbangula hat-trick sealed a 4-2 win for Bologna at San Siro to inflict a first league defeat of the season on AC Milan.

Full list: Ballon d’Or of All Time as Ronaldo emerges winner

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:41:01 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning campaign has been voted the best in the history of the prestigious individual football award in a public poll organised to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

Boxer Edgar Berlanga arrested for allegedly assaulting his baby mama

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:38:43 GMT

Professional boxer Edgar Berlanga has been arrested on domestic violence charges after allegedly s

New York socialites Alexander brothers each jailed for 30 years for trafficking dozens of women

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:32:22 GMT

Three brothers have each been sentenced to 30 years in

FG approves East and West super grids to raise transmission capacity to 19,000MW

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:21:06 GMT

The Federal Government has approved the commencement of procurement for the proposed East and West Super Grids, targeting

FG approves East, West super grids to raise transmission capacity to 19,000MW

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:05:43 GMT

‎The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has approved the commencement of procurement for the proposed East and West Super Grids as part of efforts to strengthen the national electricity network and raise transmission capacity from about 5,000 megawatts to 19,000MW within two years.

Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or named best of all time in fan vote

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:53:12 GMT

Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:45:37 GMT

Novak Djokovic dug deep to overcome Ugo Humbert in three sets in his opening match in Basel on Wednesday, keeping his bid to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals on course.

Odegaard Tells Arsenal To Move On After Fleetwood Defeat

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:09:32 GMT

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has insisted "we can't feel sorry for ourselves" and must move on quickly following their stunning loss away.

Copa Del Rey Matches Postponed After Fatal Train Crash In Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:37:10 GMT

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced the postponement of 24 matches in the first round of the Copa del Rey "as a mark of respect and solidarity" with the victims of a high-speed train collision.

Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada quits as vice-president of Japan FA over FIFA World Cup controversies

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:44:41 GMT

Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada has resigned as vice-president of the Japan Football Associatio

Actress Jennifer Lawrence confirms she underwent breast lift after second child

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:24:32 GMT

Jennifer Lawrence has confirmed that she underwent a breast lift after welcoming her second child,

Nigeria produces 50m bullets yearly against 300m demand, says Matawalle - The Guardian Nigeria News

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:56:00 GMT

Nigeria produces 50m bullets yearly against 300m demand, says Matawalle The Guardian Nigeria News

England star Morgan Gibbs-White s home in Nottinghamshire burgled

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:44:31 GMT

England and Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has become the latest Premier League player to ha

French court hears shocking trial of husband accused of drugging wife for strangers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:08:10 GMT

A woman’s world was "tilted on its axis" when she discovered that for years her former husband had been drugging he

Ballon d Or: “My time will come” - Lamine Yamal writes after 3rd place finish behind Harry Kane

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:11:11 GMT

Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal has broken his silence after missing out on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award in Lond

Afrilition: Brazil’s valiant stride towards Pan-African excellence, By Adéwálé Àjàdí

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:26:10 GMT

This win by Lula is another milestone towards the emerging African civilisation that Afrilition enlightens. A world of purposefully building Africa in the face of missteps and misdeeds, knowing where and what excellence looks like in spite of struggles.

Real Nasara: Why content creation should go beyond entertainment - The Guardian Nigeria News

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:53:00 GMT

Real Nasara: Why content creation should go beyond entertainment The Guardian Nigeria News

Earrings are abomination of Jezebel and a rebellion against the Creator - Nigerian woman tells women

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:21:20 GMT

A Nigerian woman, Chinaza Uzo, has said that it's a sin for women to wear earrings, claiming that they are abomination of

Ex-NFL star Marcellus Wiley accused of sexually attacking woman

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:02:08 GMT

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NBA star Anthony Edwards tells judge he fears baby mama will waste child support on gambling

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:24:41 GMT

Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards has asked a court to place a portion of his child su

Kylian Mbappé apologises after being dropped by Chinese brands for Mao Zedong comment

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:49:57 GMT

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has

Man United decide against sacking Michael Carrick after disappointing start to the season

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:46:01 GMT

Super Lig: Osimhen lifts Galatasaray to top spot with two goals against Fenerbahce

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:45:55 GMT

The Nigeria international struck in both halves of the first period to put Galatasaray in control before the break, helping the reigning title contenders return to the summit of the Turkish Super Lig ..

Ballon d’Or: Kane, Putellas crowned world’s best footballers in London

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:44 GMT

Harry Kane has become the first Englishman in 25 years to win the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s prize for a record-equalling third time at the 2026 ceremony in London.

STEP-X: Building Nigeria’s next generation of exporters, By Kabir Abdulsalam

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:53:20 GMT

…the ambition behind STEP-X: to make the journey from campus to the global marketplace shorter and more achievable. The real test is whether the programme can provide students with the knowledge, resources and commercial connections to complete that journey.

“We were a bit carried away” – Finidi explains Rivers United’s first NPFL defeat this season

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:06:55 GMT

For Finidi, the decisive moment was a reminder that matches at this level can turn on individual decisions, particularly when a team loses possession in a dangerous area and fails to respond quickly enough to the opposition’s counterattack

Ballon d’Or 2026: How Nigeria went from Osimhen, Lookman to no nominees

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:41:44 GMT

It is a disappointing development for a country that has enjoyed a brief but significant return to the global awards conversation in recent years, driven by the rise of Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and the achievements of the Super Falcons