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At least 39 people have been killed and dozens more injured following a devastating high-speed train collision in southern Spain, marking the country’s deadliest rail disaster in more than a decade, according to Spain’s Civil Guard. The crash occurred near Adamuz, close to the city of Córdoba, when a Madrid-bound train derailed on a straight…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have earned a massive ₦3.56 billion in prize money after finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following a dramatic 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the bronze medal playoff in Casablanca. The encounter ended goalless after regulation time, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerging as Nigeria’s hero. The shot-stopper…
Senegal stunned host nation Morocco on Sunday night to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, edging a tense and chaotic final 1–0 after extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The match, marred by controversy and ugly scenes, was decided in the fourth minute of extra time when Pape Gueye fired Senegal…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday to secure the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following a tense third-place playoff at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco. The encounter ended goalless after regulation time, forcing the match into a penalty shootout where goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali once again…
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Greenland and Denmark to oppose plans by United States President Donald Trump to take over Greenland, an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty. Demonstrations were held on Saturday in several Danish cities, including the capital, Copenhagen, as well as in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, where crowds marched and…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over reports that Nigeria spent about $9 million on foreign lobbyists in Washington, describing the move as another example of misplaced priorities amid worsening socio-economic conditions at home. In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is laying a solid foundation for long-term economic growth and shared prosperity in Nigeria, despite taking what he described as bold and sometimes difficult decisions. Idris made the remarks while receiving members of the Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu…
The Supreme Court has ordered the continuation of the N1.35 billion corruption trial of former Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido and his two sons, Mustapha and Aminu, reversing a Court of Appeal judgment that had previously discharged them. In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday by a five-member panel led by Justice Abubakar…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 the most commercially successful tournament in the history of African football, reporting a revenue increase of more than 90 per cent over previous editions. In a statement published on its website on Thursday, CAF attributed the unprecedented…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has declared he would welcome Mohamed Salah back to the club even if he had 15 attackers in his squad, as the Egypt forward prepares to conclude his Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Salah is set to feature in Egypt’s third-place play-off match against Nigeria in Morocco on Saturday, following…
