FC Augsburg were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Hertha BSC in a test match after squandering a two-goal lead, despite an impressive performance from French attacking midfielder Alexis Claude-Maurice. Augsburg, who are currently fourth in the Bundesliga, took the lead against the challenging second-division leaders through Rodrigo Ribeiro in the 35th minute. The goal came after Hertha goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck failed to deal convincingly with Claude-Maurice’s long-range effort from 18 metres. Hertha BSC, managed by Stefan Leitl, created several dangerous opportunities throughout the encounter but were repeatedly denied by the woodwork. Jelani Ndi struck the post in…
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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has retained its position among Nigeria’s highest-ranked universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, according to the ranking released on September 30, 2026. UNILAG shares the top position in Nigeria with the University of Ibadan (UI) and Covenant University. Globally, the three Nigerian universities were placed in the 801–1000 band among 2,297 universities ranked worldwide. The THE World University Rankings 2027 evaluated universities across 118 countries and territories, using 17 performance indicators grouped into five major areas: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry Engagement, and International Outlook. UNILAG Records Nigeria’s Highest…
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nigerian actor Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks. CJay Nwoks reportedly died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at an undisclosed hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State. The actor’s death was announced by actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, who had recently cast him as the lead actor in her new movie. Nkechi Blessing, visibly emotional in a video shared on her Instagram page, revealed that the movie would no longer be released as planned following CJay’s death. She said: “It took me a lot to do this video because…
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has dismissed reports that captain Cristiano Ronaldo refused to train ahead of the team’s UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark. Ronaldo had attracted significant attention following Portugal’s victory over Norway after the 41-year-old forward appeared to head straight to the dressing room and did not interact with some of his teammates and supporters as usual. The situation generated further speculation when Ronaldo was absent from Portugal’s training session on Tuesday. Reports subsequently claimed that the Al Nassr forward had refused to participate because of a disagreement with Jorge Jesus. However, Jesus has rejected those reports,…
The founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, has accused Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, of using his support for President Bola Tinubu to criticise the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Okorie made the allegation in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, expressing disappointment over what he described as Soludo’s persistent attacks on his predecessor. The APGA founder alleged that Soludo had continued to criticise Obi despite the former Anambra governor maintaining respect and extending normal courtesies to him. “I have watched with disgust and utter disappointment, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s vicious and…
Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has overtaken Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez in the latest Transfermarkt valuation of Nigeria’s most valuable defenders, following his impressive rise at Turkish club Trabzonspor. The 23-year-old Nigerian international is now valued at €18 million, placing him second among Nigeria’s most valuable defenders, behind only Fulham’s Calvin Bassey, who retains the top position with a valuation of €28 million. According to the latest Transfermarkt figures, Nwaiwu’s valuation puts him level with Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina and €2 million ahead of Fernandez, whose market value currently stands at €16 million. Nwaiwu’s remarkable rise comes just months…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reportedly arrested Elijah Noah, the state coordinator of the OK Movement, during a political march in Uyo, as police detectives in Anambra State have arrested former House of Representatives member Uchenna Igwesi, a prominent traditional ruler and eight other suspects over an alleged violent attack on Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) members in Enugu State. The reported arrests come amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with allegations of violence, intimidation and attacks on opposition supporters emerging in different parts of the country. Police Arrest OK Movement Coordinator During Pro-Obi March…
Palpable tension erupted at PTI Junction in Warri, Delta State, on Thursday morning after youths participating in a 5KM Independence Day Run protested over the distribution of T-shirts bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu. The event, organised under the banner of Soft Nigeria, took an unexpected turn when participants began receiving polo shirts featuring the president’s photograph, triggering anger among some of the youths. According to reports, several participants expressed displeasure, claiming they were surprised by the political branding of the event. Viral videos circulating online showed some of the youths tearing the Tinubu-branded T-shirts in protest. Others were…
A passenger aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has recounted how he helped overpower an attacker who allegedly stabbed the pilot mid-air, as passengers and two off-duty pilots intervened to prevent a potential aviation disaster. The passenger, identified as Yaniv, said he joined other passengers in restraining the attacker after the injured captain managed to open the cockpit door during a tense struggle. Flydubai Flight 1073 reportedly issued a distress signal before making an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, at 8:44 a.m. local time. The aircraft was carrying approximately 150 passengers when the incident occurred. According…
Carlos Queiroz has released an emotional farewell statement after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract as head coach of Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, following a disappointing run of results in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed on Thursday, October 1, that it had reached a mutual agreement with the Portuguese tactician to end his service agreement after discussions conducted in a spirit of mutual respect. The decision comes just two days after Ghana suffered a painful 4-2 home defeat to Gambia in their 2027 AFCON qualifying encounter at…