Author: Collen Khosa

Former CBN Deputy Governor Tunde Lemo enters the 2027 Ogun State governorship race under the APC, bringing massive financial expertise to the contest.

All Whites face Chile and Finland at Eden Park in March 2026 ahead of World Cup. Tickets on sale now for historic FIFA Series debut in New Zealand.

Honor 600 Pro and 600 leaked with 9,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 chip, and iPhone-like design. Launching in Europe soon, challenging premium mid-range rivals.

Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala receives R106 million as executive remuneration tops R497 million for 2025. New laws require detailed pay disclosure highlighting performance incentives.

Kenya's Treasury picks Chinese firm CRBC and NSSF for Sh180bn highway. Project split due to investment caps. Tolls set at Sh8/km, starting soon.

Alanyaspor and Beşiktaş clash at GAIN Park Stadium on August 31, 2025, with 94% odds of both teams scoring and projections of over 3 goals. Beşiktaş favorites, but home form and tactics suggest a dramatic, high-scoring battle.

Pro-life activists in Fairbanks, Alaska, will sing Christmas carols outside Planned Parenthood on December 10, 2025, to offer hope to women considering abortion — a quiet, faith-based protest amid Arctic winter nights.

Neymar's 2026 World Cup hopes hang by a thread as injury setbacks, defiance of medical advice, and the rise of 18-year-old Chelsea star Estêvão challenge his place in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad.

Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, thanks to Cole Palmer and a late own goal, advancing to face Fluminense and now either Real Madrid or PSG in the final on July 13.

Shrewsbury Town beat Cambridge United 2-0 at Croud Meadow on October 11, 2025, ending an eight-month home win drought and escaping League Two relegation. Goals from George Lloyd and Will Boyle lifted Michael Appleton's side, while Cambridge's struggles continue.

Uzbekistan stunned Egypt 2-0 in the Al Ain International Cup 2025 semifinal, with Oston Urunov scoring both goals, advancing to face Iran in the final. Egypt's defense crumbled despite Mohamed Salah's presence, raising concerns ahead of AFCON 2025.

Ajax Amsterdam fired coach John Heitinga after four straight Champions League losses, sparking a leadership crisis with technical director Alex Kroes' conditional resignation and interim manager Fred Grim stepping in. The club faces financial losses and a critical search for a new head coach.