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In a historic achievement for African football, nine of the continent’s 10 representatives advanced to the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting a new record for the deepest collective performance by CAF nations in the history of the tournament. The expanded 48-team format has proven to be a boon for Africa, rewarding competitive performances from a …

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has vowed to take action against tertiary institutions that withhold tuition fee refunds owed to students under the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme, while condemning arbitrary increases in tuition fees and other institutional charges by some participating schools. The Fund said it had received reports that some institutions had delayed or …

Canada secured a narrow 1-0 victory over South Africa in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 match, clinching their place in the round of 16 thanks to an added-time goal. The match remained hotly contested for long periods, with both teams showing tactical discipline and resilience in a match that looked destined for extra time. South Africa …

Post views: 27 ..David Fizdale set to make his debut as D’Tigers head coach The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially unveiled the roster of 12 D’Tigers players who will represent Nigeria at the 2027 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers (Window 3) taking place in Luanda, Angola from 2 to 5 July 2026. The tournament marks the start …

The Nigerian Bar Association, Abeokuta branch, has ordered its members to boycott courts in the Ogun state capital for three days to protest what it described as anti-justice policies introduced by the state judiciary. The boycott, scheduled from July 6 to 8, 2026, will affect proceedings at the Ogun State High Court, Court of Customary Appeal, Magistrates’ Courts and Customary …

England completed an unbeaten run in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half to confidently send the Three Lions into the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup. Despite dominating possession and creating the best chances from the opening whistle at the MetLife Stadium, Thomas Tuchel’s men …

Nigerian sprint hurdling phenomenon, Tobi Amusan, delivered another world-class performance to claim victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday with a season-best of 12.27 seconds (+0.7m/s). Amusan edged out Grace Stark, who placed second in 12.38, while Alaysha Johnson rounded out the podium in 12.39. Remarkably, this marks the third time in the 2026 …

South Africa captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says Bafana Bafana can leave the 2026 FIFA World Cup with their heads held high despite suffering a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32. South Africa’s impressive trip to the World Cup came to a cruel end Sunday at Los Angeles Stadium after Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic …

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in the state, Ardo Risku Mohammed, and another victim, Yakubu Isa. The command said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations conducted by its tactical teams on the night of Friday, June 27, in Otukpo Local …

By Ayo Kehinde The Benue Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State Chapter, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and one Yakubu Isa. The arrests followed what the Command described as an intense intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical operation carried out in Otukpo …