Why South Africa Denied Ayra Starr’s Visa
South African authorities have explained why Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr was denied a visa in 2024, saying the singer’s application was rejected because...
Norway’s Football Federation Calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Resign Ahead of Re-election...
OSLO, Norway (FN) — Norway's Football Federation (NFF) has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, intensifying pressure on world football's governing body...
England Striker Ivan Toney Charged With Assault Over Alleged London Nightclub Incident
LONDON — England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a London nightclub, the...
FIFA Announces Governance Reforms After Emergency Meeting Ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced a series of governance reforms following an emergency meeting of its leadership, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability and cooperation as...
Infantino Convenes Emergency FIFA Meeting After Investment Plan Sparks Backlash
RABAT, Morocco (FN) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting of the organization's senior leadership in Rabat following mounting criticism over...
Nigerian Lawyers Challenge Supreme Court Memorandum on Use of ‘Barrister’ Title
By Asukwo Mendie Archibong Esq.
A memorandum issued by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria directing litigation staff, legal practitioners, court...
Kano Unveils Sickle Cell, Disease Control Centres
The Kano State Government has commissioned a new Sickle Cell Centre and a state Disease Control Centre, marking a significant step in efforts to...
Nigeria Faces Zambia in Crucial WAFCON Clash as Super Falcons Seek to Revive Title...
CASABLANCA, Morocco — Defending champions Nigeria face Zambia in a pivotal Group C match at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday,...
Nigeria Adds to Commonwealth Games Medal Haul With Historic Shot Put Gold and Weightlifting...
GLASGOW, Scotland — Nigeria strengthened its impressive showing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by adding more medals to its tally, highlighted by a historic...
Anthony Joshua Returns to Winning Ways With Knockout of Kristian Prenga
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways with a dramatic second-round knockout of Albanian boxer Kristian...
