The former club of late Brazil football legend Pele, have been relegated for the first time in their 111-year history. A 2-1 home defeat by Fortaleza in their final league match of the season meant they dropped out of Serie A, Brazil’s top flight. Santos won 12 state titles, six league titles and two Copas…
Two-time Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal has been included on the entry list after nearly a year out with injury, while Nick Kyrgios looks set to miss the tournament in January. Nadal, 37, has been out of action since injuring his hip flexor at the last Australian Open. The former world number one recently confirmed…
A group of seven opposition political parties have formed a new coalition in a bid to strengthen democracy in the country. The movement tagged the Coalition of Concerned Political Parties was formed in Abuja at a meeting attended by leaders of the political parties at the National Secretariat of the Social Democratic Party. The coalition…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, rose from its 104th meeting of December 6 and 7, 2023, affirming that Justice Adepele Ojo is still the recognised Chief Judge of Osun State. The Council directed Osun State to revert to status quo after declining the request of…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has waved off a protest calling for his resignation, insisting that it was sponsored even though he agreed demonstrations are welcomed in a democratic setting. T Wike, a former Rivers State governor, assumed office as the FCT minister months after Bola Tinubu’s emergence as president. But earlier…
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that the Federal Government is determined to fully probe the accidental bombing by the Nigerian Army in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and thereafter punish anyone found culpable in the incident. He also pledged that the victims of the incident would be supported…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has made the final shortlist for the 2023 CAF African Men’s Player of The Year Award. The Confederation of African Football, on its official X handle on Thursday, released the lists of the three final nominees in different categories for the prestigious awards. Osimhen will be vying with Morocco’s Paris…
Scott McTominay was the hero for Manchester United as they beat Chelsea 2-1 on Wednesday night at Old Trafford. For the second time this season, Scott McTominay scored twice at Old Trafford to secure a precious victory for Manchester United and ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. The Scotland midfielder’s latest effort against…
Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee says he is quiting music to devote his life to religion. The star, known for UK chart hits like Despacito and Gasolina, revealed the news to fans at the final show of his La Última Vuelta (Last Lap) world tour. “Living a successful life is not the same as living…
Republican Senators in the US have blocked a move to pass an aid bill for Ukraine after failing to secure border compromises they sought in exchange. The $110bn package included $61bn for Ukraine, as well as funds for Israel and aid for Gaza. Republicans are insisting that any aid to Ukraine be tied to sweeping…
