Peter Obi has said Nigeria’s current economic situation demands a “wealth creator and manager” rather than leadership defined solely by academic credentials. Speaking during an interview with News Central on Thursday, May 14, Obi responded to previous remarks by Rabiu Kwankwaso, who had argued at Chatham House that his PhD qualification made him better suited…
Kylian Mbappé will lead France’s pursuit of a third World Cup title after coach Didier Deschamps unveiled his 26-man squad on Thursday for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Deschamps, who guided France to World Cup success in 2018 and has already confirmed he will step down after the competition, selected…
A suspected member of a kidnapping gang has been arrested while attempting to collect a N10 million ransom from the relatives of a victim in Otefon village, Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victim, identified as Alhaji Bagudu, was abducted from his residence in Ilowa village last week and reportedly taken to the…
Scientists and climate experts have warned that players and fans could face dangerous heat conditions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling on FIFA to introduce stronger safety measures ahead of the tournament. In an open letter signed by medical professionals, climate researchers, and sports scientists, the group urged FIFA to adopt tougher heat protection…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and publisher Dele Momodu has urged Nigerians not to place all their expectations for the 2027 presidential election on former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. Speaking on ARISE News on Tuesday night, May 12, Momodu said the growing focus on Obi and the debate over zoning were diverting attention…
Transport costs for fans travelling to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been reduced following criticism over the original pricing. Train tickets have been cut from $150 (£111) to $98 (£73), while shuttle bus fares have dropped sharply from $80 (£59) to $20 (£15) after supporters raised concerns about affordability. Thomas Concannon, head of…
Mexican actor Cristo Fernandez has signed with American second-tier club El Paso Locomotive following a two-month trial period. The 35-year-old, best known for portraying Dani Rojas in the popular Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso from 2020 to 2023, is now set to begin a new chapter in professional football with the USL Championship side. Fernandez…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arraigned two women and a man before a court over alleged immoral activities at the Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Kabara Housing Estate, popularly known as Bandirawo Housing Estate, located along Daura Road in Kano. The suspects were reportedly arrested during an operation led by CSH Hafizu Garba Adakawa.…
Nigeria’s Falconets have been drawn in Pot 2 ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup draw scheduled for Friday at the EC1 Cultural Centre in Łódź, Poland. The Falconets are grouped in Pot 2 alongside the United States, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and New Zealand. Nigeria secured qualification for the expanded 24-team tournament…
Rapper Lil Tjay has spoken about his past issues with Offset, alleging that their fallout began over a financial dispute. During an interview on The Breakfast Club, Lil Tjay claimed he gave the former Migos rapper $10,000 at a casino after Offset allegedly sought financial assistance from people around him. According to Tjay, tensions escalated…
