FA Cup semi-finals set as Chelsea face Leeds and Manchester City meet Southampton
The FA Cup semi-final draw has produced two Wembley ties, with Chelsea set to face Leeds United and Manchester City paired with Southampton later this month....
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Barcelona tighten grip on LaLiga title race after comeback win at Atletico Madrid
Barcelona moved seven points clear at the top of LaLiga after coming from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, turning a big weekend into a major title-race shift....
Arsenal squad-management debate grows after Southampton FA Cup exit
Arsenal’s 2-1 FA Cup loss at Southampton has increased scrutiny on squad depth, selection, and workload after an injury-hit build-up to the quarter-final....
Kelechi Iheanacho delighted after late winner keeps Celtic in title race
Kelechi Iheanacho said he was pleased to help Celtic after scoring the late goal in a 2-1 win over Dundee that kept the club within touching distance of the Scottish Premiership summit....
Mikel Arteta rues Arsenal mistakes after FA Cup shock at Southampton
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal were punished for avoidable errors after Southampton knocked the Gunners out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 quarter-final win at St Mary’s....
Deontay Wilder calls out Anthony Joshua after split-decision win over Derek Chisora
Deontay Wilder reignited talk of a long-awaited fight with Anthony Joshua after edging Derek Chisora in London, then confronting Joshua at ringside with a direct challenge....
Wike ‘Shoot’ Remark Sparks Outrage as ADC, Atiku, Amnesty Condemn Threat Against Channels TV Anchor
Wike threat to Seun Okinbaloye has triggered nationwide outrage after the FCT minister said he “would have shot” the Channels Television anchor over comments on Nigeria’s political trajectory. The remark has drawn sharp condemnation from opposition figures, civil society organisations, and media groups, raising fresh concerns about press freedom, political intolerance, and democratic stability ahead of the 2027 elections....
ADC Defies INEC, Rejects Court Order Interpretation, Vows to Proceed With Congresses
ADC INEC congress crisis has escalated into a direct institutional confrontation as the African Democratic Congress rejects the electoral body’s interpretation of a Court of Appeal directive, calling it a “willful distortion.” The party insists its congresses and national convention will proceed as scheduled, setting up a high-stakes legal and political clash over authority and internal party governance....
Plateau Killings Resume 48 Hours After President Tinubu’s Visit, Raising Fresh Security Questions
Plateau killings after Tinubu visit have reignited national concern after gunmen killed three youths in Jos South just 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu’s visit and security briefings. The incident underscores persistent vulnerabilities in Plateau State, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness of recent interventions and the gap between official assurances and conditions on the ground....
Buffon steps down as Italy delegation head after World Cup failure
Gianluigi Buffon has stepped down as Italy’s head of delegation after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending the country’s drought to three straight tournaments. His exit came after Italy lost a playoff to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties and after FIGC president Gabriele Gravina also resigned....