The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that FIFA has not yet made a decision on the eligibility dispute between Nigeria and DR Congo. Reports suggesting a verdict had been reached were deemed "false and misleading" by NFF's Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire.  The dispute centers on allegations that DR Congo fielded ineligible players, including those with dual citizenship, during the World Cup playoff match. The NFF had submitted a petition to FIFA, arguing that DR Congo's players didn't meet the country's citizenship requirements.  FIFA's regulations allow players to represent a country if they hold a valid passport, but Nigeria argues that DR Congo's domestic laws prohibit dual citizenship.

Cole Palmer is on fire! ,He just broke the all-time Chelsea hat-trick record, overtaking legends like Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, and Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink. Palmer scored his fourth Premier League hat-trick for Chelsea in their 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, becoming the first player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks in the first half. This achievement is even more impressive considering Palmer has been managing a groin injury and has only made 14 league appearances this season. He's already scored seven goals and is showing no signs of slowing down. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior praised Palmer, saying he's a "magnificent footballer" when fit and firing on all cylinders. 

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the Senate's decision to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results, stating that the move was not a rejection of electronic transmission itself, but rather a decision to remove the "real-time" requirement. Akpabio explained that this decision was made to avoid potential legal disputes arising from technical or network failures, and to give the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) flexibility in determining the mode of result transmission.  Akpabio emphasized that electronic transmission of results remains permissible, and that the Senate has retained the provision as contained in the 2022 Electoral Act. He urged critics to understand that the decision was taken to avoid ambiguity and ensure that election results are not invalidated due to network failures.  The decision has sparked controversy, with some critics arguing that it undermines electoral transparency and leaves room for ma...

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has banned the activities of Neolife and Faith Heroic Group (FHG) on its campus, citing concerns over student welfare and campus security. The university's management stated that the groups' recruitment style and mode of operation created "serious discomfort, fear, unnecessary tension, and unwarranted pressure" among students and staff, undermining the institution's peaceful academic environment.  The ban, announced in an official memo signed by the university's Registrar, Mr. Charles Adeleye, directs students to refrain from all activities associated with the groups. Failure to comply will attract serious penalties, in line with FUTA's existing regulations. This decision follows similar actions by other universities, including Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, which banned Neolife activities in January 2026, citing concerns over alleged illegal activities and ...

"Former NEXIM Bank MD Robert Orya Sentenced to 490 Years for N2.4 Billion Fraud A former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), Robert Orya, has been sentenced to 490 years in prison for his involvement in a N2.4 billion fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had investigated and prosecuted Orya for his role in the massive financial crime.

Antoine Griezmann has praised Ademola Lookman's impressive debut for Atletico Madrid, where he scored and assisted in a 5-0 win over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta, made an instant impact, scoring the third goal and setting up Griezmann for the fourth. Griezmann lauded Lookman's performance, saying, "Regarding Lookman, the idea is to enjoy the new players and let them give us nights of joy like this one".  Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone also praised Lookman, stating, "He has qualities that are different from the players we already have, and that will make us better". 

The US has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria as part of a renewed effort to combat terrorism in the region. This move follows a meeting between US Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Dagvin Anderson and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Rome last year. The deployment is aimed at enhancing collaboration between the two countries to address the growing terrorist threat in West Africa, particularly from groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).  The US troops are expected to provide intelligence and support to Nigerian forces, rather than engage in direct combat. This development comes after US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on IS targets in Nigeria in December 2025, citing concerns over the persecution of Christians.  Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, confirmed the presence of US troops but didn't provide further details. The Nigerian government has denied allegations of systematic persecution of Christians, s...

Ademola Lookman is thrilled to join Atletico Madrid, calling it a "blessing" and an "amazing club". He expressed his excitement, saying, "I'm very happy, truly, it's a huge club, a blessing for me, I'm incredibly proud". Lookman also highlighted his desire to learn and improve, stating, "I like to learn, grow and improve, coming here is exactly what I was looking for".  He praised the Atletico fans, saying, "The Atletico fans are special, they live and breathe football. Aupa Atleti!". Lookman also reflected on his time at Atalanta, thanking the fans and staff for making him feel at home, and recalling his historic hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final.