Nigeria’s poverty burden intensified in 2025, with nearly two-thirds of the population now living below the national poverty line, even as headline inflation showed signs of easing, according to a new World Bank assessment. In the Nigeria Development Update (April 2026) titled Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development and…
LONDON, April 12, 2026 — Premier League leaders Manchester City ran out convincing 3–0 winners against a lacklustre Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, maintaining their push for the title and leaving the home side with serious questions to answer. City’s was more dominant after the first half, with all three goals coming in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 3.4 million Nigerians have successfully registered in the second phase of its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The commission’s Week 13 update, released on Wednesday in Abuja, shows that a total of 3,441,121 eligible citizens completed the registration process as of April 3….
Nigeria’s bid to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains unresolved after global football authorities postponed ruling on a contentious match protest involving the Super Eagles and DR Congo. The case stems from Nigeria’s 1–0 defeat to DR Congo in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match played in March 2025, when…
Former Nigeria coach José Peseiro has declared that Ademola Lookman is now matching the impact of Victor Osimhen for the Super Eagles and has the attributes to become a major figure at Atlético Madrid. Peseiro made the remarks in an interview with Marca, pointing out that while Osimhen has long been seen as Nigeria’s standout…
When Michael Carrick took the reins at Manchester United, few anticipated the swift transformation that would follow. In just five matches, he not only secured impressive results but also instilled a renewed sense of confidence and tactical clarity within the squad. From a stunning victory over Manchester City to a thrilling comeback against Arsenal, Carrick’s impact has been undeniable. As he reshapes the team’s identity and navigates challenges, fans are left wondering: can this former midfield maestro lead United back to glory? Dive into the details of Carrick’s remarkable start and discover what lies ahead for the Red Devils.
Manchester United pulled off a stunning away victory on Saturday night, coming from behind to defeat Arsenal 2–3 at the Emirates Stadium in a thrilling Premier League encounter that has blown the title race wide open. The home side started brightly and were rewarded in the 29th minute when United defender Lisandro Martínez turned the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a series of disciplinary sanctions following incidents recorded during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 match between Algeria and Nigeria. The decisions were reached by CAF’s Disciplinary Board after reviewing reports related to the encounter played on 10 January 2026, a fixture that attracted…
Barcelona claimed the Spanish Super Cup after a gripping 3–2 victory over fierce rivals Real Madrid in an emotionally charged final played on Sunday night in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The win capped a dramatic El Clásico encounter that swung repeatedly before Barcelona held on to lift the trophy. The final, staged at the King Abdullah…
Manchester United’s quest for FA Cup glory ended in disappointing fashion on Sunday as they suffered a 2–1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round at Old Trafford, extending the club’s woes amid a turbulent season. The Red Devils, currently without a permanent manager following the shock sacking of Ruben Amorim…
