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For much of the last two seasons, Calvin Bassey has been close to untouchable at Fulham. Reliable, aggressive, and tactically disciplined, the Super Eagles defender grew into one of the Premier League’s most consistent centre-backs, a rise that culminated in him being named Fulham’s Player of the Season last year. So when Bassey returned from international duty at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, many expected a simple narrative: straight back into the starting XI, no questions asked. Instead, what has followed is one of the more intriguing selection puzzles at Craven Cottage this season. The pillar of Fulham’s defence…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed recent calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Governor Adeleke described the call as a politically motivated move aimed at creating instability rather than addressing any genuine security concern. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed in Osogbo on Saturday, Governor Adeleke said the demand, reportedly made by unnamed civil society groups, was part of a renewed attempt by opposition figures to undermine democratic governance in Osun. “The call did not arise from prevailing realities on ground but was instead linked to lingering political disputes, particularly…
Philip Agbese, lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has explained why the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State resolved to retain Austin Agada and other members of the party’s executive committee for a second term. Agbese said the decision, which covers party executives from the state level down to local government and ward structures, was based on loyalty, commitment, and demonstrable performance. He made this known on Saturday in Abuja. According to Agbese, the adoption of the current party leadership reflects the core values of the APC, particularly the principle of rewarding hard work and…
Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly called 2Baba, has reflected on personal and professional decisions he says he now regrets. The music star made the revelation during an appearance on the Mic On podcast, where he spoke honestly about lessons learned from difficult moments in his life and career. According to the father of six, there are several situations he wishes he had approached differently, especially those shaped by emotional pressure and stress. While speaking on the podcast, 2Baba also revisited a controversial incident in London involving a disagreement with his wife, Natasha Osawaru, which led to his arrest in…
Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo, says they are determined to push for a continental ticket. The Umuahia-based club played in the CAF Confederation Cup last season. Abia Warriors currently occupy fifth position in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, table with 38 points. The top two teams in the NPFL will qualify for the CAF Champions League while the second runners-up will play in the Confederation Cup next season. ”The Warriors want another taste of continental football,” Amapakabo told the club’s media. Abia Warriors will lock horns with Rangers at the Enyimba Stadium on Sunday.
Spanish giants Barcelona confirmed their withdrawal from the failed breakaway European Super League project on Saturday, leaving Real Madrid as the only club still involved. “Barcelona hereby announces that today it has formally notified the European Super League Company and the clubs involved of its withdrawal from the European Super League project,” said the Catalans in a statement. Barca president Joan Laporta said in October 2025 Barcelona wanted to reestablish links with UEFA, moving away from the project launched by 12 clubs in 2021 which quickly collapsed under the weight of immense fan and institutional pressure. Shortly after the semi-closed…
THE 20th edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Games begins on Saturday (today) through February 14, with organisers describing the event as a historic milestone that marks 40 years of unity, collaboration and excellence within the sector, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking at a pre-event press briefing, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Dr Sulaiman Sulaiman, said the 2026 Games would bring together about 1,200 athletes competing across 13 sporting disciplines. According to him, participants will be drawn from 15 oil and gas companies, regulators and affiliated institutions, making the event one of the largest sporting gatherings within…
Tony Hawk is clearing the air about the speculation he got married on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private island. “Here are the facts and timelines of my nuptials,” the pro skateboarder, 57, wrote via his Instagram Story on Thursday, February 5, per People. “And I apologize if they don’t fit a narrative of nonsense.” Hawk has been married four times and broke down the timeline for his multiple life events. The athlete wed first wife Cindy Dunbar in Fallbrook, California in 1990. Three years after his 1993 divorce from Dunbar, Hawk tied the knot with Erin Lee at the…
The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has said about 85 per cent of senators voted in support of the electronic transmission of election results during the clause-by-clause consideration of the Electoral Act amendment. Ms Kingibe, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the figure shows that the Senate adopted and passed the amendment bill with provisions for electronic transmission of results included. In a statement on Friday, the senator said recommendations contained in the report of the Committee on Electoral Matters and an ad hoc committee were thoroughly debated by lawmakers before the bill…
President Bola Tinubu has approved sweeping reforms to Nigeria’s sports funding system, promising timely releases of funds and better investment in infrastructure from 2026. The president spoke while reviewing Nigeria’s sporting performances in 2025, a year he said brought pride to the country across many sports. “In 2025, from individual champions in athletics and other sports, to our winning female football and basketball teams as well as the Super Eagles who despite their bronze medal at AFCON2025, captured our hearts, scores of athletes representing Nigeria made our nation proud,” Mr Tinubu wrote on his official X page. Nigeria’s Super Eagles…
