Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, has named his squad for the upcoming Unity Cup, set to take place at the GTech Community Stadium in Brentford, England. The friendly tournament will feature Ghana, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Trinidad & Tobago, providing an opportunity for participating teams to test new strategies and players. Chelle has taken a bold approach, calling up nine new players alongside eleven home-based talents as he seeks to expand his player pool ahead of future competitive fixtures. Among the new invitees are: Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City captain): A solid right-back. Collins Ugwueze (Enugu Rangers): A composed midfielder with excellent...
“You Have Restored Hope To Millions Of Families Yearning For A Great Country”— Sanwo-Olu Congratulates President Tinubu On The Endorsement Of Second Term By APC Governors
Lagos state governor Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the endorsement of second term by the All Progressive Congress governors, National Assembly Members and Party Leadership. Sanwo-Olu who expressed his pride as an APC governor said the vote of confidence is a testament of the successes achieved by the president in the second year of his first term. The governor made this post on X stating: “Your endorsement for second term is a testament to the great work you’re doing to revamp our economy and build a prosperous future that all...
Photos: Atiku Arrives Ondo State For The Coronation Of HRH Owa Obokun Adimula
Former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar: “I was warmly received by stakeholders on arrival at the Akure Aiport in Ondo State, ahead of the coronation of the 49th HRH Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup today.”
England Squad to Face Andorra and Senegal
Thomas Tuchel has named his squad for England’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Andorra and the international friendly against Senegal. Notably, no Manchester United player was included in the squad. Ivan Toney returns to the England setup, while Phil Foden has been left out. Trevoh Chalobah earns his first call-up, and Burnley’s promotion-winning goalkeeper James Trafford also makes the squad. Full Squad Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dan Burn, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kyle Walker Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Morgan Gibbs-White, Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, Cole Palmer, Declan...
Don Carlo Ancelotti Bows Out Of Real Madrid With Loud Ovations As Its Most Decorated Coach In History
Real Madrid have announced the departure of Don Carlo Ancelotti, its most decorated coach in history as the 2034-25 season comes to an end. The 65-year-old Italian will officially take charge of Brazil on 26 May after announcing his signing to coach the Selecao, which is a one-year contract that will take him through the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Real Madrid boss achieved a tough feat when he won the Champions League more times than any other manager in the competition’s history making him the most successful coach in the history of the competition. He won two titles with AC Milan (2003, 2007) and three with...
Trump Administration Bars Harvard From Enrolling Foreign Students
The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. The Department of Homeland Security announced the action Thursday, saying Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing “anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators” to assault Jewish students on campus. It also accused Harvard of coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party, saying it hosted and trained members of a Chinese paramilitary group as recently as 2024. “This means Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students and existing foreign students must transfer or...
Denmark To Raise Retirement Age To 70 By 2040
Denmark is set to have the highest retirement age in Europe after its parliament adopted a law raising it to 70 by 2040. Since 2006, Denmark has tied the official retirement age to life expectancy and has revised it every five years. It is currently 67 but will rise to 68 in 2030 and to 69 in 2035. The retirement age at 70 will apply to all people born after 31 December 1970. The new law passed on Thursday with 81 votes for and 21 votes against. However, last year Social Democrat Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the sliding scale...
Nigerian Federal Government File Criminal Charges Against Suspended Senator Natasha Over Assassination Claims
Federal Government of Nigeria has filed criminal charges against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for accusing one of the country’s top politicians of plotting to kill her. In April, the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Godswill Akpabio, the senate president, and Yahaya Bello, a former state governor, wanted to “eliminate” her. Both have denied the accusation. The case, which has stirred political and public reactions, underscores growing tensions within Nigeria’s political landscape, when the suspended senator accused the senate president of sexually harassing her – an allegation he also denied. The government has now filed charges with the High Court,...
DR Congo Strips Ex-Leader Of Immunity Over Treason Charges
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s senate has stripped former President Joseph Kabila of his immunity, paving the way for his prosecution over his alleged backing of rebels in the east. Authorities have accused him of treason and war crimes, saying there was a “substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts” linking Kabila to the M23 armed group, which has taken control of several towns in the mineral-rich east. Kabila, 53, has not commented on the accusations but has in the past denied any connection with the insurgents. Nearly 90 senators on Thursday voted in favour of his treason prosecution, while five...