Portugal Coach Should Apologise To Ronaldo — Man United Legend
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has warned Portugal coach Jorge Jesus to apologise to Cristiano Ronaldo or risk losing his job. Ferdinand said this in a podcast posted on his X, following ongoing dispute between Ronaldo and the new Portugal boss, which saw the 41-year-old storm out of the nationalContinue Reading
Rafa Signs 3-Year Shirt Deal With Kano Pillars
Rafa Corporation has signed a three-year shirt sponsorship agreement with Kano Pillars Football Club. The agreement was announced in Kano on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Rafa’s logo will appear on the club’s official jerseys during the sponsorship period. The deal was signed by the chairman of Rafa Corporation and groupContinue Reading
World Bank Upgrades Nigeria Growth to 4.3% for 2026
The World Bank has upgraded Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.3 per cent, from 4.0 per cent projected for 2025, with the economy expected to expand by 4.4 per cent annually in 2027 and 2028. The World Bank in its October 2026 Africa Economic Update released on TuesdayContinue Reading
FIFA Faces Fresh Eligibility Controversy Over DR Congo Goalkeeper
FIFA is facing fresh questions over its handling of player eligibility after reports claimed its lawyers had identified DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi as potentially ineligible to play but no action was taken. According to reports by The New York Times and Le Monde, FIFA lawyers prepared a list ofContinue Reading
Nigeria’s Manufactured Exports Stagnant At 2.94% Despite N85trn Export Surge
The president of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Otunba Francis Meshioye, said Nigeria’s industrial value addition remains weak, with manufactured exports accounting for only 2.94 per cent of total exports in 2025 despite overall export growth. Meshioye spoke on Tuesday at the 6th Adeola Odutola Lecture and Presidential LuncheonContinue Reading
90-Year-Old Father Of ADC Candidate Abducted In Edo, Govt Denies Link
A 90-year-old nonagenarian, Pa Joseph Iduoriyekemwen, father of the Edo South Senatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has been abducted by suspected gunmen from his residence in Amagba, Benin City, in the early hours of Tuesday. The development has sparked concern in the state, particularly following suggestions inContinue Reading
Kwara women, youths to benefit from empowerment scheme
Olam Agri and SCAAD have expanded their empowerment scheme to Kwara State to equip women and youths in farming communities with practical skills and busine Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-women-youths-to-benefit-from-empowerment-scheme/Continue Reading
Trust is democracy’s invisible currency, says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says trust is the invisible currency of democracy, stressing that it must be earned through fairness and transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/trust-is-democracys-invisible-currency-says-akpabio/Continue Reading
UEFA investigates Ireland-Israel tunnel bust-up after spitting claim
UEFA has opened an investigation into a tunnel bust-up during the Nations League game between the Republic of Ireland and Israel following a spitting claim Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-investigates-ireland-israel-tunnel-bust-up-after-spitting-claim/Continue Reading
Germany arrests ex-spy chief over foreign secrets leak
A former German spy chief, August Hanning, has been arrested on suspicion of treason and passing sensitive information to foreign powers after an investiga Read More: https://punchng.com/germany-arrests-ex-spy-chief-over-foreign-secrets-leak/Continue Reading