Tuchel asks for perspective after England lose to Japan at Wembley
Thomas Tuchel urged calm after England’s 1-0 home defeat to Japan, saying the loss should be treated as a lesson rather than a panic point before the World Cup....
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Egg Prices Hit ₦8,500 as Poultry Crisis Deepens in Nigeria
Egg prices in Nigeria have surged to as high as ₦8,500 per crate, reflecting a deepening poultry crisis driven by rising feed costs, inflation, and supply disruptions. Farmers warn of further increases as production struggles intensify, placing additional pressure on households already battling food inflation and weakening purchasing power across major cities nationwide....
NCC Orders Telcos to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Network Service
The NCC has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers in areas where service quality falls below required standards. The regulator said affected users will receive airtime credits tied to spending patterns, while tower firms are also being ordered to reinvest fines into measurable infrastructure upgrades....
Tinubu Reforms Trigger Public Backlash as Nigerians Debate Economic Hardship and Policy Direction
Tinubu reforms backlash is intensifying as Nigerians react to rising living costs, fuel prices, and electricity tariffs linked to recent policy changes. While the government defends the reforms as necessary for long-term stability, public sentiment reflects growing frustration, with citizens and analysts debating whether the economic pain is a temporary sacrifice or a sign of deeper structural strain....
PDP Convention Opens Amid Crisis as Party Faces Internal Divisions Ahead of 2027
The PDP convention crisis has taken centre stage as the Peoples Democratic Party convenes amid deep internal divisions and factional tensions. With key stakeholders split over leadership direction and strategic alliances, the gathering is seen as a critical test of unity ahead of the 2027 elections, where opposition strength may depend on resolving lingering structural conflicts....
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Defends Reforms, Rejects One-Party State Claims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms while rejecting claims that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state. Responding to growing opposition criticism, the president insisted that policy decisions are driven by national interest rather than political consolidation, as analysts warn that shifting alliances and weakening opposition structures could reshape Nigeria’s democratic balance ahead of 2027....
Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as scheduled
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will still play their 2026 World Cup group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite recent uncertainty around travel, safety, and calls for a venue shift....
Aweroro hails Shooting Stars mentality after 3-1 win over Rangers in Ibadan
Shooting Stars coach Nurudeen Aweroro praised his players’ mentality and resilience after their 3-1 NPFL win over Enugu Rangers in Ibadan, calling it one of the team’s best performances against a tough opponent....
Maduka Okoye out of Jordan friendly as Chelle faces goalkeeper call
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan after suffering a thigh knock in training, leaving head coach Éric Chelle to decide between Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye for the starting role. Nigeria are also without Semi Ajayi, while Bruno Onyemaechi has left camp for personal reasons....
Kenya pay $30m CAF fee as AFCON 2027 hosting preparations intensify
Kenya say they have paid the required $30 million hosting fee to CAF for AFCON 2027 and restructured their local organising setup, a move that eases immediate pressure and shifts attention back to infrastructure and delivery....