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,…
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Popular streamer and skit maker Carter Efe has defeated rapper Speed Darlington in the men’s celebrity boxing contest at Chaos in the Ring in Lagos, while reality TV star Phyna knocked out actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday in the women’s bout to claim a ₦50 million prize and a car. The celebrity boxing event was held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Resort, Lagos, on Thursday, October 1, as part of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations. The fights continued into the early hours of Friday, October 2. Carter Efe, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, retained his celebrity boxing title after defeating…
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were among passengers abducted by gunmen along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway in Imo State on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The police disclosed that 10 victims had been rescued following the attack, while the exact number of passengers still in captivity was yet to be established. The Imo State Police Command spokesperson, Okoye Henry, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday, stating that the attack occurred at about 6:30 a.m. near Umunoha along the busy expressway. According to the police, two 18-seater buses conveying…
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged Nigerians to prioritise peace, national unity and justice as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Jonathan made the appeal in his Independence Day message on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary of independence. In the message, the former president described the forthcoming electoral season as a significant test of the country’s democratic maturity, calling on citizens to remain patriotic and committed to protecting Nigeria’s unity. He urged Nigerians to ensure that their actions and political engagements promote peace, justice and national cohesion as political activities intensify ahead…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…