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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

Carrick pens emotional farewell letter to Manchester United fans after sacking

Michael Carrick Abdullateef Fowewe Michael Carrick has written an emotional open letter to Manchester United supporters following his dismissal as head coach on Thursday. The...

Manchester United appoint Pochettino as new head coach

Abdullateef Fowewe Manchester United have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the club’s new men’s head coach. In a statement on Friday, the...

Manchester United close to Pochettino deal as Carrick faces sack

Abdullateef Fowewe Manchester United has confirmed that Michael Carrick has left his role as men’s first-team head coach after a dismal start to the season...

Ronaldo Kicks Off production on frst TV series ‘Day 1s’

Abdullateef Fowewe Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that cameras are rolling on his first scripted television project, a football drama titled Day 1s. The Portuguese superstar...

Kompany rturns to Bayern Munich training ground after health scare

Abdullateef Fowewe Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has returned to the club’s Säbener Straße training ground, marking a positive step in his recovery nearly...

Cucurella defends Vinicius over defensive criticism

Abdullateef Fowewe Real Madrid left-back Marc Cucurella has pushed back against suggestions that young teammate Yan Diomande provides him with more defensive help than Vinicius...