Michael Olise scored and set up a goal as Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund to lift the German Super Cup on Saturday. The France international was Bayern’s standout attacking player, causing problems down the right flank throughout the match after starring for France at the World Cup. Olise played a … Read more
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State, Aliyu Momoh Ezzu, has confirmed the death of the party’s Ijumu Local Government Area chairman, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon, shortly after a reconciliation meeting in the area. Ezzu confirmed Solomon’s death in a condolence message on Friday, describing the late party chairman as a committed … Read more
Victor Osimhen has risen to third on Galatasaray’s all-time foreign goalscorers’ chart following another outstanding display for the Turkish champions. The Nigeria international scored twice as Galatasaray defeated Erzurum FK 4-0 on Friday night, taking his tally for the club to 62 goals in 76 appearances. According to Turkish sports outlet, A Spor, on … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged that the state will deliver overwhelming support and massive votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Aiyedatiwa stated this on Friday in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, when he received the leadership of the Ondo State chapter of … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State has thrown its support behind the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his promise to restore fuel subsidies if elected president. In a statement signed by the ADC Jigawa State Deputy Chairman, Ambassador Nuraddeen Jidawa, and made available to journalists on Saturday in Dutse, the … Read more
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that new signing Rodri will miss the Spanish champions’ La Liga opening fixture against Elche on Sunday. The former Manchester City midfielder may, however, be able to take part in their second match, against Athletic Bilbao, on Thursday. “He’s very concentrated, focused, our plan is that he will … Read more
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has described Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as a member of his political camp, while stressing that both of them and their supporters ultimately belong to President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the statement on Friday while speaking with journalists during an inspection exercise in Abuja, as he commented on Adeleke’s … Read more
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, … Read more
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has acknowledged Lamine Yamal’s exceptional talent but dismissed any possibility of bringing the Barcelona winger to the club. Asked about Yamal, Mourinho said the youngster is “a very good player” but made it clear that he would not pursue a move for him. Fabrizio Romano quoted the Portuguese on … Read more
A Nigerian citizen has died following his detention and questioning by officials of the Railway Protection Force at Surat Railway Station in India, prompting the Government Railway Police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi on the Golden Temple Express when … Read more