Joe Aribo Joins Leicester City on Loan from Southampton
Nigerian international Joe Aribo has joined Leicester City on a loan deal from Southampton, marking the next step in his career as he prepares for the rest of the 2025/26 season....
Africa
JP Morgan Backs Afreximbank Bonds After Fitch Downgrade
Investor confidence around Afreximbank bonds came into focus after JP Morgan publicly backed the lender’s debt despite a recent downgrade by Fitch Ratings. The move highlights diverging views within global markets on African development finance risks, even as rating agencies reassess exposure amid tightening global financial conditions....
IMF Global Growth Outlook 2026 Nigeria Ranks Among Top Contributors
Nigeria has been listed among the world’s top contributors to global economic growth in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF global growth outlook 2026 Nigeria projection places the country ahead of several advanced economies in the Fund’s latest ranking and underscores a wider shift toward emerging markets as the main engines of world expansion....
South Africa’s Potential Role as Host for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa's Minister of Sports clarifies reports about Morocco potentially being replaced as the host of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. No formal decision has been made yet, and Morocco remains the official host as of now....
Rivers United Suffer 1-0 Loss to Power Dynamos in CAF Champions League
Rivers United lost 1-0 to Power Dynamos in their CAF Champions League matchday four encounter at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday, January 31, 2026. Kondwani Chiboni scored the match-winning goal for the Zambian side five minutes into the second half, handing them their first-ever group-stage victory....
Nwifuru Sacks Appointees, Dethrones Monarch After Ebonyi Killings as State Moves to Quell Violence
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed government appointees, dissolved community leadership structures, and withdrawn a traditional ruler’s certificate following deadly attacks in parts of the state. The sweeping sanctions come as authorities respond to violent incidents that left at least four people killed, signalling a hardline approach to restoring order and preventing escalation....
Timipre Sylva Yet to Return as EFCC, Interpol Trail Ex-Governor Over Coup Probe and Alleged Fraud
Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva has yet to return to Nigeria months after his Abuja residence was raided amid investigations linked to an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu. The ex-minister, also declared wanted by the EFCC over alleged $14.8m fraud, is now being tracked internationally as authorities weigh arraignment in absentia....
Nigeria’s Case Against DR Congo: NFF Seeks FIFA Ruling Over Alleged Use of Ineligible Players in World Cup Playoff
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is confident of a favorable ruling from FIFA in its case against DR Congo. Nigeria claims that the Congolese side fielded ineligible players in the 2026 World Cup playoff final. Despite losing the match on penalties, the NFF believes their petition, grounded in eligibility rules, has merit....
Basketball Africa League Announces 2026 Season Schedule and Expanding Impact Across the Continent
The 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season will tip off on March 27, with 12 teams from across the continent competing for the championship. The season will feature 42 games across three host countries: South Africa, Morocco, and Rwanda. The finals will take place on May 31 in Kigali, Rwanda, highlighting the growing impact of African basketball....
Anthony Joshua Pays Emotional Tribute to Friends Lost in Car Accident
Anthony Joshua, former heavyweight world champion, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his two friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Nigeria. Joshua, who was in the vehicle during the collision, expressed his grief, calling them “brothers” and vowing to support their families and keep their memory alive....