Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has spoken out following his side’s dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday evening, a match that ended with the Italian being sent off deep into stoppage time for his wild celebration. Maresca, who received a second yellow card after sprinting down the touchline to celebrate Estevao Willian’s 95th-minute winner,…

A fresh lawsuit has been filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking a perpetual injunction to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025, was instituted by a lawyer, Mr. Johnmary Chukwukasi Jideobi, who is asking the court to interpret Nigeria’s constitutional term limits and…

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned, a dramatic move that came just weeks after his appointment by President Emmanuel Macron and only hours after he unveiled his new cabinet. The resignation, which was swiftly accepted by the French Presidency, marks a new low in France’s ongoing political crisis and underscores the deep instability surrounding…

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have approved a modest oil production increase of 137,000 barrels per day for November, signaling a cautious approach as the group seeks to balance market stability against weakening global demand. The decision, which involves eight key members including Saudi Arabia and Russia, represents a…

Cooking gas prices remain stubbornly high across Nigeria, especially in the South-West, despite the suspension of the strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The industrial action, launched to protest the dismissal of 800 workers by the Dangote Refinery, had intensified an already fragile supply situation, leading to prolonged…

Nigeria’s Rafiatu Folashade Lawal made history at the 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Forde, Norway, by winning three silver medals in the women’s 58kg category on Sunday. Lawal’s outstanding performance not only makes her Africa’s first medallist at this year’s championships but also marks the first time a Nigerian athlete has ever…

Team Brazil crowned an unforgettable weekend in Nigeria with a commanding victory at the inaugural E1 Lagos Grand Prix, marking their first triumph in the all-electric powerboat series. The event, which served as the maiden E1 Championship race in Africa, was hosted in Lagos as the penultimate round of the season. Led by driver Timmy…

Barcelona’s unbeaten start to the La Liga season came to a stunning halt on Sunday after they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. The shock loss not only ended their perfect run but also exposed worrying flaws in their defense and midfield organization. The reigning champions, who were…

Crystal Palace’s magnificent 19-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, a club record stretching almost six months and including a historic FA Cup win, was dramatically ended on Sunday by a former rival. Jack Grealish, who is on loan at the Toffees, scored his first goal for Everton in the 93rd minute to complete an unlikely…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cemented his status as a managerial legend by becoming the fastest coach in history to reach 250 Premier League wins. The milestone was achieved following City’s narrow 1-0 victory over Brentford on Sunday. The win not only extended Manchester City’s positive form but also secured yet another Premier League…