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A landmark moment is set for English football as Akil Howson becomes the first Black match official to feature in an FA Cup Final, underscoring a gradual shift towards diversity within the game’s officiating structure. The 35-year-old has been appointed assistant referee for the final between Chelsea FC and Manchester City, scheduled for…
A tense UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg in Madrid ended level as Julian Alvarez struck from the penalty spot to cancel out Viktor Gyokeres’s opener in a 1-1 draw between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal. The result leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg in London, with both sides still chasing…
Fresh criminal charges filed in the United States have drawn a sitting Mexican governor into an international drug trafficking case, intensifying scrutiny of political links to organised crime in one of Mexico’s most volatile regions. The US Justice Department announced on Wednesday that Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials are facing charges related…
Ugandan authorities have detained dozens of foreign nationals in a coordinated immigration enforcement operation that has raised fresh scrutiny over undocumented migration and informal religious activities in the country. The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control confirmed that 62 Nigerian nationals were arrested in Adjumani District for allegedly residing and working without valid permits,…
Nigeria’s police leadership has moved to enforce internal accountability after approving the dismissal and prosecution of officers linked to the fatal shooting of a civilian in Delta State, a case that has drawn renewed scrutiny to rules governing the use of force. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, authorised the disciplinary action following the conclusion…
Rising consumption of salt among Nigerians has come under renewed scrutiny as Mojisola Adeyeye signals regulatory action to curb what health authorities describe as a growing public health risk linked to preventable deaths. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement on the draft “Reduction of Sodium in Pre-Packaged Foods Regulations 2026,” the Director-General of National Agency for…
Nigeria’s legal framework for child protection is facing a major reset as the Federal Government begins a comprehensive review of the Child Rights Act, 2003, citing its inability to address modern threats confronting children. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, made this known in Abuja during the inauguration of…
Fresh concerns over the safety of Nigerians abroad have emerged as the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission called on South African authorities to urgently protect foreign nationals following reports of renewed xenophobic violence. In a statement issued Wednesday, the commission’s Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, warned that the situation appears to be worsening despite earlier diplomatic efforts…
Financial misconduct within Nigeria’s university system has come under renewed scrutiny after the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed that investigations have uncovered cases of diverted students’ fees, inflated contracts and ghost workers across tertiary institutions. The concerns were outlined in Kano during the 8th Biennial Conference of the…
A financial dispute involving Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has emerged after Mercedes-Benz reportedly filed a complaint with Italian authorities over an alleged unpaid vehicle lease. The complaint, said to have been lodged with the Carabinieri, centres on claims that the striker failed to complete payments for a car leased in 2023 and has…
