Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has rejected allegations of her detention by police authorities, calling widespread reports completely fabricated. The performer used a social media platform to address supporters after wanted posters bearing her image circulated online, explaining that the materials were designed solely to attract viewers and generate revenue for content creators.
Ojo criticized those spreading the misinformation, warning that their actions would bring consequences. She noted that the false claims caused unnecessary concern among her followers, who repeatedly contacted her seeking confirmation about her safety. The actress characterized herself as protected from malicious intent, stating that negative wishes directed toward...
All Things Education Consultants UK has launched its first under-17 secondary school football tournament at Greensprings School in Lekki, bringing together eight elite private institutions from Lagos. The competition combined talent identification with educational outreach as organizers sought to connect African students with academic and athletic opportunities in Britain.
Johnson Agogo, representing the consultancy, explained that the program prioritizes education while using sports to identify promising students for potential international pathways. Sports coordinator Joseph Duruihuoma noted that scouts monitored standout performers during matches, with prizes including trophies and medals for participants.
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Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has a release clause worth 65 million pounds that clubs can activate during two weeks at the start of the upcoming transfer window, according to information obtained by a sports broadcaster. The provision in the Ghana international's contract allows potential buyers a limited timeframe to make their move while giving the club sufficient opportunity to find a replacement.
The 25-year-old attracted attention from Manchester United and Tottenham before signing a five-year extension with the Cherries. Semenyo has delivered six goals and three assists across 11 league appearances for Andoni Iraola's squad, building on his breakthrough campaign that produced double-digit scoring for the first time.
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The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, federal authorities and citizens after the Super Eagles failed to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation described the playoff loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat as deeply disappointing and acknowledged falling short of what the nation expected from its team.
Officials emphasized that football serves as a unifying element in Nigeria, making the absence from a second straight World Cup particularly painful for supporters. The statement noted that players appeared visibly upset in the locker room following the defeat while recognizing the extensive backing provided by government institutions, diplomatic services and fans worldwide...
Rivers State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barrister Chris Green, has delivered a harsh critique of Nigerian football following the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee Chairman blamed years of structural neglect, incompetence, nepotism and quick-fix approaches for the setback. Green stated that the country's football foundation has collapsed under the weight of favoritism, ethnic bias and financial corruption, insisting the national team has not been genuinely strong for an extended period.
The commissioner called for an end to lamenting and urged stakeholders to pursue concrete reforms based on integrity, merit and professionalism. He acknowledged...
Former Youth and Sports Development Minister Solomon Dalung has alleged that systemic corruption within Nigerian football administration continues to undermine the national team's international competitiveness. Writing on social media, Dalung linked repeated World Cup qualification failures since 2018 to entrenched practices involving financial misappropriation and lack of accountability among governing officials.
Dalung claimed his reform efforts during his ministerial tenure faced organized resistance from stakeholders who portrayed oversight measures as external interference and appealed to FIFA for protection. He disclosed that a technical panel comprising former federation leaders, coaches and private sector representatives...
Barau FC climbed out of the relegation zone after securing a victory over Rangers International FC at their home ground in Kano. Muhammed Umar and Joseph Kemin scored during the rescheduled match, delivering the promoted club's third triumph of the campaign.
The result lifted Barau to 16th position with 13 points from 12 matches, while Rangers dropped to seventh place with 19 points from 13 outings. The victory provides relief for head coach Ladan Bosso, whose position had faced scrutiny despite the northern club's strong beginning to their maiden top-flight season.
Sodiq Adeleke has pledged an aggressive performance when he challenges Durotimi Agboola for the national super bantamweight championship at GOtv Boxing Night 34 in Lagos. Adeleke captured the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy along with a 1 million naira prize at the previous edition held at Tafawa Balewa Square and enters as the challenger against the reigning titleholder.
Additional matchups include a national lightweight challenge between Segun Gbobaniyi and Tobiloba Ijomoni, while Sodiq Suleiman meets Emmanuel Abimbola in light welterweight action. The super bantamweight division features Ezekiel Seun against Toheeb Hassan, and Sadam Oladipupo faces Imole Oloyede across eight lightweight rounds.
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YouTube personality Jake Paul will meet former heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua at the Kaseya Center in Florida, with Netflix streaming the eight-round contest featuring 10-ounce gloves. Paul holds a 12-1 record after defeating Mike Tyson and claiming a unanimous decision over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, though his scheduled bout with Gervonta Davis was scrapped following civil litigation against the lightweight champion.
Joshua has remained inactive since losing his IBF belt to Daniel Dubois via stoppage at Wembley. The British fighter described the matchup as significant for his career trajectory while Paul predicted the result would eliminate doubts about his credentials and clear a path toward world title contention.
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