Cesc Fabregas has done it again. Two years after taking Como back to Serie A, he’s taken them to the Champions League for the first time in the club’s 117-year history. On May 24, 2026, Como smashed Cremonese 4-1 on the final day to lock up 4th place in Serie A. That result, combined with AC Milan’s failure to win, means Fabregas’ side are heading to the UCL next season. And Milan, with Christian Pulisic, are out. From Serie D to the Champions League in 6 years This is wild even by modern football standards. Como were in Serie D as recently as 2019. They got promoted to Serie A in 2024, finished 10th last season, and now they’re in Europe’s top competition. Fabregas took over as head coach in July 2024 and immediately changed the identity of the club. “We’re not Inter, Milan, Juventus or Napoli,” Fabregas said after sealing European qualification. “We’re a humble team, and we want to enjoy this moment.”  Humble or not, they’ve played like giants. Under Fabregas, Como em...

Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, has called on President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians across all regions to focus on unity, national dignity, and equal opportunities for every citizen.  The message, shared publicly on May 23, 2026, comes at a time when public discourse in Nigeria is centered on economic reforms, regional development, and the need for inclusive governance. A Call for National Cohesion In his statement, Ozonna emphasized that Nigeria’s progress depends on its ability to bridge divides across ethnicity, religion, and class. He argued that political and economic challenges cannot be solved in isolation, and that sustainable growth requires citizens to see themselves as stakeholders in one nation. “Unity is not just a slogan,” he said. “It is the foundation on which policy, investment, and social trust are built. When Nigerians feel seen and included, they contribute more to the country’s future.” He urged leaders at all levels to co...

After 22 years, Arsenal are champions of England again. The final whistle at the Emirates on May 18, 2026 didn’t just end a match. It ended two decades of “next year,” of “almost,” of watching rivals lift the trophy while Arsenal fans held on to memories of the Invincibles.  This one feels different. Not just because it’s a title, but because of how long it took to get here. The Weight of 22 Years The last time Arsenal won the league was 2003/04. A generation of fans grew up knowing Arsenal only as the team that played beautiful football and finished 2nd, 3rd, or 4th.  You felt it in the stadium on the final day. The nerves were different. Every clearance got a cheer like it was a goal. Every minute that ticked down felt like 10 years falling off. When the referee blew for full time, the place erupted like they’d won the Champions League. This wasn’t handed to them. It was earned through a season where Arsenal were the most consistent, the most resilient, and the m...

A man arrested in Nigeria has told police he raised a false alarm about a bandits’ attack because he wanted to gain followers on TikTok.  According to reports, the suspect posted a video claiming there was an ongoing attack in his area, which quickly spread online and caused panic among residents. Security operatives later tracked and arrested him after confirming the claim was false. During questioning, he reportedly admitted that the post was staged. “I only wanted to get TikTok followers,” he told police, according to the reports. Authorities say the video caused unnecessary fear and disrupted public order. Police have warned that spreading false information, especially about security threats, is a criminal offense under Nigerian law. The suspect is expected to face charges. This incident highlights the risks of using sensitive topics for online clout. Authorities urge the public to verify information before sharing.

Last night in Giza, Oleksandr Usyk walked out 24-0, undisputed, and untouchable. He walked out 12 rounds later still unbeaten, still holding the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles. But he didn’t walk out untouchable anymore. Oleksandr Usyk stopped Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round on May 23, 2026. On paper, it’s another win for the best heavyweight of this era. Watch the fight, and you saw something else: a 39-year-old legend pushed to the brink by a kickboxing legend fighting only his second pro boxing match. Here’s what went down, and what it means for what’s next. How it went down The first 3 rounds looked normal. Usyk used his footwork, landed jabs, and made Verhoeven miss. By round 4, Verhoeven adjusted. He cut the ring off, walked Usyk down, and started landing right hands to the body and head. From rounds 5 to 10, it was Verhoeven’s fight. He outworked Usyk, backed him to the ropes, and landed the cleaner shots. Usyk, at 233.25 lbs - the heaviest of his ...

Oleksandr Usyk is still unbeaten. He’s still undisputed. But after 11 rounds with Rico Verhoeven in Giza on May 23, 2026, the conversation around him changed overnight. Usyk stopped Verhoeven with an 11th-round TKO, but let’s be honest: for 10 rounds it looked like he was losing. The Dutch kickboxing legend, fighting only his second pro boxing match, outworked Usyk, backed him up, and landed the cleaner shots. Most ringside observers had Verhoeven ahead on the cards. The stoppage came right after the bell to end round 11, and it was messy.  So what does this win actually mean for Usyk moving forward? A lot more than another “W” on his record. 1. The aura of invincibility is gone Usyk built his legacy on making elite heavyweights look ordinary. He outboxed Anthony Joshua twice, outfoxed Tyson Fury, and beat Daniel Dubois twice. Nobody had ever made him look old or slow. Verhoeven did.  At 233.25 lbs, Usyk was the heaviest of his career, and it showed. His legs weren...

No fewer than 54 serving members of the National Assembly have lost their tickets to seek re-election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the party’s House of Representatives and senatorial primaries held on May 16 and May 18, 2026.  The outcome marks one of the biggest turnovers of sitting federal lawmakers since 2015, sweeping out ranking lawmakers, principal officers, and long-serving “landlords” of the Green and Red Chambers.  High-Profile Casualties Some of the biggest names who failed to secure return tickets include: *House of Representatives:* - *Prof. Julius Ihonvbere* – House Majority Leader, lost Owan Federal Constituency, Edo State 5996 - *Nicholas Mutu* – Representing Bomadi/Patani, Delta State. He’s been in the House since 1999 5996 - *Ibrahim Isiaka* – Ifo/Ewekoro, Ogun State 5996 - *Mike Etaba* – Obubra/Etung, Cross River 5996 - *Ngozi Lawrence Okolie* – Aniocha/Oshimili, Delta 5996 - *Miriam Onuoha* and *Chike Okafor* – Okigwe North and So...

A scandal involving a prominent Lagos-based businessman has been making rounds online since late May 2026, after Nigerian media outlets reported a petition filed by his former lover. The story has sparked conversation on social media, but it’s important to separate what has been alleged from what has been confirmed. Here’s a breakdown of the situation based on reports published around May 22, 2026. The Allegations According to reports from Vanguard, http://Legit.ng, and other Nigerian news platforms, a woman claims she was in a relationship with the businessman for over seven years. She alleges that during the relationship, he funded her lifestyle, sponsored trips abroad, and purchased a property for her in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The dispute reportedly began earlier this year. The woman alleges that after the businessman visited her Ikoyi apartment while she was menstruating, a used sanitary pad she had discarded in her bathroom bin went missing. She says she later found ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s World Cup dream has hit an unexpected hurdle. U.S. authorities have ordered the DR Congo national football team to complete a 21-day isolation period before entering the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country. The decision was confirmed Friday by Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup.  The U.S. government says any member of the Congolese delegation must stay in a “bubble” where they are currently training and isolate for 21 days or risk being denied entry.  “The Congolese delegation must maintain a bubble where they currently are training in Belgium and isolate for 21 days or risk being denied entry”.  Congo cancelled its planned training camp in Kinshasa after an Ebola outbreak was declared in eastern DRC last week. The team relocated to Belgium, where they’re preparing for friendlies against Denmark on June 3 and Chile on ...