Former England forward and media pundit Gary Lineker has publicly apologised to Nigerianstriker Victor Osimhen for remarks he made regarding Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray,admitting that his earlier criticisms were unfounded. In comments carried by Soccernet.ng, Lineker acknowledged that in interviews and podcasts, hehad implied that Osimhen sometimes “goes missing,” suggesting inconsistency in the forward’savailability and…
Nigeria’s celebrated writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has added another feather to herillustrious cap, clinching the 2025 Sjöjungfrun (The Mermaid) Literary Prize at the GothenburgBook Fair in Sweden, Europe’s largest cultural gathering. The award, presented on Monday, recognizes Adichie’s outstanding contribution to worldliterature and her powerful storytelling, which has continued to resonate across cultures andgenerations. The…
The Palestinian Authority (PA) and several Arab leaders have expressed cautious support for thenewly unveiled Gaza peace plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, marking asurprising shift in Middle East diplomacy.The plan, announced over the weekend, outlines a framework aimed at ending years of conflictin Gaza by combining economic investment, political dialogue, and security…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Nigerians in thediaspora remain an integral part of the nation’s development agenda.Speaking at a recent engagement with diaspora stakeholders, government officials emphasizedthat the administration is determined to create platforms where Nigerians abroad can contributemeaningfully to national growth. According to the government, diaspora citizens have continued…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has imposed a major sanction onSouth Africa’s national football team, docking them three points and three goals after fielding anineligible player in their recent World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. According to FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, the sanction follows a breach of player eligibilityregulations in the match, which originally…
A Chinese court has sentenced former Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian to death with a two-year reprieve after finding him guilty of accepting over $38 million in bribes during his time in public office.The ruling, delivered by the Intermediate People’s Court in Hebei Province on Saturday, foundthat Tang had abused his positions of power in various…
Nigeria and the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis have officiallyentered into a visa-free agreement, granting citizens of both countries the right to travel freelywithout prior visa requirements.The deal, signed on Saturday in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar,and his St. Kitts and Nevis counterpart, Dr. Denzil Douglas, marks another step…
Chelsea have been dealt a blow as star midfielder Cole Palmer has been ruled out for three weekswith a groin injury, the club confirmed on Friday.The 23-year-old sustained the knock during training ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clashthis weekend. Initial scans showed a strain, forcing manager Enzo Maresca to adjust hisattacking options in Palmer’s absence….
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the country’s determination to secure apermanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during a meeting with UNSecretary-General António Guterres in New York. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA80) on September26, 2025, highlighted Nigeria’s call for reforms that would give…
Bank chiefs in London are calling for greater policy clarity and stability amid fears that looming tax hikes in the forthcoming U.K. budget could hit the financial services sector. CEOs from Barclays, Citi and J.P. Morgan said the U.K. had successfully weathered the upheaval brought about by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil in April,…
