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CAF restores AFCON to every two years after scrapping four-year plan

CAF restores AFCON to every two years after scrapping four-year plan

Abdullateef Fowewe The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years, confirming the tournament...

Economy

Cash transfers: Why retirees earning below national minimum wage must not be left behind

By Ivo Takor, mni The Federal Government’s announcement of the commencement of a ₦50,000 monthly cash transfer programme for vulnerable Nigerians under the National Emergency...

Business owners must have a say in government policies — Shettima

Abdullateef Fowewe Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for greater collaboration between government and private sector stakeholders, insisting that small business owners must have a...

Nigeria becomes 34th AU mmber to ratify African Medicines Agency Treaty

Abdullateef Fowewe Nigeria has formally deposited its instrument of ratification of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Treaty, becoming the 34th African Union member state to...

NCAA escalates probe into Abuja-Calabar flight after passenger bleeds from heat

Abdullateef Fowewe A Nigerian national, Bashir Usman, has recounted a distressing experience on an Abuja-to-Calabar flight on 26 October 2026, in which passengers endured about...

FG endorses 90-day plan to cut living costs, boost investment

Abdullateef Fowewe The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to consolidate gains from...

Tinubu welcomes World Bank’s $5.79bn private financing push for Nigeria

Abdullateef Fowewe President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank Group’s move to mobilise up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria, describing it...

Sports

Bernardo Silva named Portugal captain after Ronaldo’s international retirement

Abdullateef Fowewe Portugal have entered the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era, with Real Madrid midfielder Bernardo Silva confirmed as the national team’s new captain. Coach Jorge Jesus...

Ferguson is Manchester United, boss of every coach — Mourinho

Abdullateef Fowewe José Mourinho has affirmed that the legendary Scottish manager, Sir Alex Ferguson “is Manchester United” and remains “the boss of every coach.” The...

Manchester United dealt midfield blow as Carrick confirms Baleba out for weeks

Abdullateef Fowewe Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick has provided a fresh update on the fitness of midfielder Carlos Baleba, confirming the Cameroon international will be...

Tuchel reveals Mainoo’s England omission as Jobe Bellingham earns first call-up

Abdullateef Fowewe England manager, Thomas Tuchel has addressed the decision to leave Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo out of his latest squad, citing a difficult...

It’s better not to pull off remontadas – Mourinho

Abdullateef Fowewe José Mourinho has spoken on Real Madrid’s recent habit of staging dramatic comebacks, insisting that while the ability to recover shows strength, he...

Video: Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team after 23 years

Abdullateef Fowewe Cristiano Ronaldo has brought an end to his illustrious 23-year career with the Portugal national team, announcing his international retirement on Thursday in...