The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for service disruptions, marking a shift from traditional fines to direct consumer restitution. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the commission said the directive targets operators whose network performance falls below established standards…
Tottenham Hotspur and head coach Igor Tudor have parted ways by mutual consent after just 44 daysand seven matches in charge.The club announced the decision on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Tudor, appointed on an interim basis untilthe end of the season on February 14, 2026, following the dismissal of Thomas Frank, recorded one win,one draw…
Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in front of fans on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at theStade de France ahead of their international friendly against Peru, despite the Confederation of AfricanFootball (CAF) stripping the country of the 2025 title. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) included a 15-minute trophy presentation in the officialmatchday schedule….
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has indicated that Harry Maguire ranks as the fifth-choice centre-back in his current thinking, delivering a significant setback to the Manchester United defender’sprospects of making the 2026 World Cup squad.Tuchel made the assessment in comments reported on Saturday, March 28, 2026, following England’s 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay at Wembley…
Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, yesterday hosted prominent political figures in Kano, fuelling fresh speculation over a possible opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those at the Sallah visit to Kwankwaso’s Miller Road residence were the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party,…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly condemned the assault of women and girls during theAlue-Do Festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing the incidents as horrific and unacceptable.In a statement issued on Sunday, March 22, 2026, she reacted to viral videos showing women beingchased, stripped, and sexually assaulted during the festival held in Isoko North…
The Government of Ghana has commended Nigerian authorities, particularly the Department of StateServices (DSS), for rescuing 44 Ghanaian nationals from a human trafficking and fraudulent recruitmentnetwork operating in Nigeria.The commendation was conveyed in a statement issued by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs onSaturday, March 21, 2026, following the successful rescue and repatriation of the victims….
Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0 to win the 2026 Carabao Cup, with Nico O’Reilly scoring bothgoals in the final at Wembley Stadium.The match was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as City secured their ninth League Cup title,reaffirming their dominance in domestic cup competitions. After a relatively quiet first half, the game came alive in…
The Senegalese government has called for an “independent international investigation” into allegedcorruption within the Confederation of African Football following the controversial decision to strip thecountry of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The demand was made on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, a day after CAF’s Appeals Board ruled thatSenegal had forfeited the 2025 AFCON…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has omitted key players, including Victor Osimhen and StanleyNwabali, from Nigeria’s squad for upcoming international friendlies.The decision was confirmed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, when the Nigeria Football Federationreleased a 23-man list for matches against Iran and Jordan. According to the federation, Chelle retained a core of experienced players…
