Louis Buffon, the 15-year-old son of Italian football icon Gianluigi Buffon, has announced his commitment to represent the Czech Republic at the international level. The decision, confirmed by sources close to the family and Czech football authorities, highlights the teenager’s connection to his maternal heritage through his mother, former Czech model Alena Šeredová. Born in
The Sokoto State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and the State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development have pledged to strengthen collaboration to advance sports growth in the region. The commitment followed a strategic meeting between the two parties in Sokoto on Tuesday, focusing on fostering synergy to elevate grassroots talent,
Manchester United have reignited their interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, as part of a four-man striker shortlist for the 2025/26 campaign. The Red Devils are plotting a long-term attacking overhaul, with Osimhen emerging as a priority option despite his temporary stint in Turkey. Osimhen, 26, joined Galatasaray
The Federal High Court in Abuja has vacated its previous order that restrained the Senate from enforcing the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. This development permits the Senate to proceed with the disciplinary action against the senator. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, initiated earlier this month, stemmed from allegations of misconduct within
The Zamfara State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, over his support for a state of emergency in Rivers State. The party described his stance as hypocritical, given his own track record as a former governor of Zamfara State. In a statement issued
A temporary suspension of fuel sales in Nigeria’s local currency, the naira, due to challenges in securing sufficient crude oil under the existing naira-for-crude arrangement. The 650,000-barrel-per-day facility, located near Lagos, has faced difficulties obtaining adequate crude volumes through the Nigerian government’s naira-based crude purchasing system. The refinery’s management indicated that sales in naira
In a gesture underscoring interfaith solidarity and diplomatic partnership, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter, hosted leaders of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) for a Ramadan Iftar dinner at his official residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday. The event, held on the 18th night of Ramadan, brought together religious, governmental, and business leaders
Prince Adewole Adebayo, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has expressed confidence that his party will win the presidency in 2027, effectively removing President Bola Tinubu from office. Adebayo attributed his confidence to the SDP’s ability to learn from the mistakes of the ruling All
Tension rose in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as protesters shut down the Governor’s Office at Alagbaka, over the killing of five farmers by armed herdsmen in the last 24 hours. The farmers were shot dead in another invasion by armed herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The protesters,
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state’s House of Assembly members. In response, Fubara has urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that his leadership has always prioritized the protection of lives and property, maintaining law and order, and ensuring the
