Movement at the Berger axis of Lagos State came to a standstill on Saturday morning as security operatives enforced a restriction of movement ahead of the local government elections taking place across the state. As early as 7:32 am, hundreds of vehicles and commuters were halted at the ever-busy Berger entry point as a joint
British teenage sprinter Divine Iheme is making headlines in the world of athletics after setting age-group records that put him ahead of some of the biggest names in the sport at a similar stage of their careers. Iheme, who stunned the athletics world last summer by clocking 10.3 seconds in the 100 metres at just
Riola Xhemaili etched her name into Swiss football history with a dramatic stoppage time winner as Switzerland reached the quarter finals of the UEFA Women’s European Championship for the first time, edging Finland 2-1 in a nail-biting Group A finale in Geneva. With Switzerland on the brink of elimination and just five minutes of added
Carlos Alcaraz delivered another commanding performance on Centre Court to defeat American Taylor Fritz and reach his third consecutive Wimbledon final, extending his unbeaten run at the All England Club to 24 matches. The defending champion edged past Fritz 6-4 5-7 6-3 7-6 to book a place in Sunday’s showpiece against world number one Jannik
Jannik Sinner produced a sensational performance to dismantle Novak Djokovic in straight sets and book his place in the Wimbledon 2025 final, where he will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The 23-year-old Italian swept past the seven-time Wimbledon winner 6-3 6-3 6-4 in a dominant semi-final display at the All England Club. The ruthless victory
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has voiced strong concerns over the extreme heat conditions at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, describing them as “very dangerous” for players and the quality of the tournament. The Argentine international has featured in all six of Chelsea’s matches en route to Sunday’s final showdown against
The reported £50 million move to bring Chelsea winger Noni Madueke to Arsenal has triggered a storm of controversy among Gunners fans, sparking the trending hashtag #NoToMadueke across social media platforms. Despite Madueke’s status as an England international and his recent rise in form, thousands of fans have signed a petition opposing the deal. Online
Newcastle United have officially completed the signing of Sweden international Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth £55 million. The 23-year-old winger becomes Eddie Howe’s latest acquisition as the Magpies gear up for a return to the UEFA Champions League following a strong fifth-place finish in the Premier League last season. Elanga enjoyed
Liverpool Football Club has announced it will retire the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota, following the tragic passing of the Portuguese forward and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash earlier this month. Jota, aged 27, died on July 3 in a fatal accident after his Lamborghini suffered a tyre blowout
Crystal Palace’s historic rise to European football has been thrown into disarray after UEFA ruled they will play in the Conference League rather than the Europa League due to a breach of multi-club ownership rules. Nottingham Forest have now been confirmed as Palace’s replacement in the more lucrative European competition. Palace’s remarkable FA Cup triumph
