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While authorities say the ban will improve security and road safety, the decision has sparked fears over lost livelihoods, rising unemployment and transport disruption, w...
By Saviour Imukudo
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal against Spain in Monday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash as the veteran forward looks to keep alive his hopes of ending his glitter...
By Salifu Usman
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed deep sorrow over three fatal road crashes that claimed 32 lives in Kogi, Ogun and Kwara states between Sunday and Monda...
By Ejike Ejike
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has denied interfering in the decision that allowed United States forward Folarin Balogun to remain eligible for the FIFA World Cup, insis...
By Salifu Usman
The Board of Directors of Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as director of the company effective June 30, 2026. The announcement...
By Ima Ekanem
FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium’s football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was “inadmissible”. &...
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Bonny Oriarehu APM Terminals Nigeria has said the transition to sustainable transport should begin at Nigerian ports. Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, W...
By Ima Ekanem
By Adegboyega Adeleye Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal have both been named in the starting line-ups for Tuesday’s blockb...
By Henry Oduah
Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup. The 41-year-old...
By Henry Oduah
By Adegboyega Adeleye England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway after recove...
By Henry Oduah
Omorinsola Babajide has reaffirmed the Super Falcons’ determination to reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title ahead of the 2026 tournament, reports C...
By Adeboye Amosu
Brazil’s football federation on Monday defended the integrity of a referee who US President Donald Trump said was “a little bit suspect”, amid a fu...
By Henry Oduah
FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium’s football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was “inadmissible”. &...
By Henry Oduah
The NBA in Ogun State said the boycott followed unsuccessful efforts to engage the judiciary over policies the association considered unfavourable to lawyers and court us...
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• Endorses N1.235tn expenditure proposal after budget defence • Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target by N674bn, blames Middle East crisis for 2026 shortfall Sunday Abori...
By Ima Ekanem
World Paralympic champion and Team Nigeria captain Folashade Oluwafemiayo has praised the quality of Nigeria’s pre-Commonwealth Games training camp in Aberdeen, expressin...
By Salifu Usman
Mr Infantino says the world football body's judicial panels operate independently and insisted he did not influence the decision to suspend the implementation of Folarin ...
By Tunde Eludini
United States President Donald Trump has admitted to asking FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's red card at the World Cup.
By Tunde Eludini
UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA’s shock decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun’s automatic ban at this World Cup, calling it “unprecedented, incompreh...
By Affa Acho
By Adegboyega Adeleye Brazil legend Cafu has urged the country to keep faith with head coach Carlo Ancelotti, insisting the Italian deserves time to rebuild the national ...
By Henry Oduah
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery on his right wrist after suffering an injury during the team’s post-match celebrations following Sunday...
By Affa Acho
Gianni Infantino said Monday he told Donald Trump that FIFA’s disciplinary body was independent when the president rang him about reviewing US World Cup star Folari...
By Henry Oduah
By Adegboyega Adeleye England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery on the wrist he injured while celebrating his side’s dramatic 3-2 victory o...
By Henry Oduah
President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked FIFA to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup. Balogun, 25, was set to ...
By James Agberebi