Lionel Messi Joins Miroslav Klose at 16 Goals in FIFA World Cup History
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi has joined Germany’s Miroslav Klose at the top of the FIFA World Cup’s all-time scoring chart with...
Fans, Friends Pay Tribute as Alexx Ekubo’s Final Rites Begin
ARUCHUKWARUCHUKWU, Nigeria — Family, friends, and Nollywood colleagues will gather Wednesday evening at the family residence of late actor Alexx Ekubo in Arochukwu, Abia...
FA Confirms Performance Clauses in Tuchel’s England Deal
LONDON (AP) — England manager Thomas Tuchel’s contract extension through Euro 2028 includes performance clauses, the Football Association confirmed Tuesday, as officials defended the...
Serena, Venus Williams Given Wimbledon Doubles Wildcard
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon will mark her first appearance at the All England Club since 2022, after organizers granted her...
Kenneth Okonkwo Rejects ADC 2027 Ticket, Warns of South-East Marginalisation
Kenneth Okonkwo, Nollywood actor and former Labour Party presidential campaign spokesman, has rejected reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has settled its 2027...
Tunisia Sack Lamouchi, Appoint Renard After World Cup Defeat
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia have dismissed coach Sabri Lamouchi after a heavy 5‑1 defeat to Sweden at the World Cup and appointed Frenchman...
Iran Twice Rallies to Draw New Zealand in World Cup Opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening World Cup match Monday,...
FIFA Probes VAR Official Over Pre‑Match Hand Gesture
DALLAS (AP) — World football governing body FIFA is seeking clarification from Australian video assistant referee Shaun Evans after a hand gesture he made...
Falz Accuses Tinubu of Hiring Counterprotesters
Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of hiring counter-protesters to undermine the recent #EndInsecurity...
Farmers Say October Harvest Will Ease Tomato Price Surge
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s tomato farmers say prices are expected to fall in October as the next harvest season begins, offering relief to...
