Leicester City Appeal Six-Point Deduction for Financial Rule Breach
Leicester City have appealed a six-point deduction imposed for breaching EFL financial rules. The deduction has seen them drop to 20th in the Championship, now facing relegation....
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Rivers United’s 22nd-Place Ranking Reflects Both Promise and Limitations in CAF Club Rankings
Rivers United occupy 22nd place in the latest CAF Club Rankings, reflecting both promise and limitations for Nigerian football. Despite their strong individual performance, the rankings highlight challenges for Nigerian clubs on the continental stage....
Arsenal Blow 2-0 Lead in Dramatic Draw at Wolves
Arsenal blew a 2-0 lead and drew 2-2 at Wolves, with a last-minute own goal from Riccardo Calafiori after David Raya and Gabriel made a mistake. The result denied Arsenal the chance to go seven points clear at the top....
Ja Morant to Miss More Time as He Continues Recovery from UCL Sprain
Ja Morant continues to recover from a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain in his left elbow, with the Grizzlies star set to miss more games as he works through his rehabilitation....
Kwara United Fined and Penalized for NPFL Security Breaches
Kwara United have been fined N9m and penalized with a three-point and three-goal deduction for security breaches and violence in their NPFL match against Rivers United. The league’s punitive measures are raising questions about their effectiveness in curbing violence....
Super Falcons Head Coach Justine Madugu Unveils 25-Player Squad for Friendly Matches Against Cameroon
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad for the team’s upcoming friendly matches against Cameroon. With the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) fast approaching, Madugu has opted to work with familiar faces to ensure smoother assimilation of tactics....
FCT Area Council Elections: INEC Deploys 3,345 BVAS, Police Impose Movement Restriction
The FCT Area Council elections BVAS deployment plan will see 3,345 accreditation devices distributed across 2,822 polling units, as INEC confirms early logistics movement and police announce a 6am–6pm restriction on election day. Anti-corruption agencies and security forces are also mobilised to deter vote trading and maintain order across Abuja’s six area councils....
Tinubu Signs Executive Order Redirecting Oil Revenues to Federation Account
President Bola Tinubu has signed a sweeping executive order mandating direct remittance of key oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, halting several retention mechanisms previously operated under the Petroleum Industry Act. The directive targets multiple deductions by NNPC Limited and signals a structural fiscal reset with implications for federal, state, and local government finances....
ICPC Confirms El-Rufai in Custody as Probe Deepens
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is in its custody, marking a new phase in escalating investigations surrounding the ex-governor. The confirmation follows recent security agency engagements, wiretapping allegations, and ongoing corruption-related probes linked to his tenure in office...
UK to Issue Digital eVisa for Nigerians from February 25
The UK digital eVisa for Nigerians will replace physical visa stickers from February 25, 2026, marking a shift to a fully digital immigration process. The British High Commission says applicants will access visas through a UKVI account, with no change to eligibility requirements, as the UK modernises border systems....