Iga Swiatek powers past Raducanu into quarterfinals
World number one Iga Swiatek powered past Britain’s Emma Raducanu in straight sets in the fourth round to advance into the quarterfinals at the Indian Wells. The defending champion won…
Austrian Grand Prix extends Formula 1 contract until 2027
Circuit owners Red Bull have signed a new four-year contract for the Austrian Grand Prix to remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2027. Austria is one of…
Morocco replaces Ukraine in joint 2030 World Cup bid
Morocco have joined Spain and Portugal in a three-way bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup according to a letter read by the country’s sport minister. Ukraine, who were…
The victory for Sanwo-Olu – Idris Aregbe
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat have a strong, stable, experienced and competent ticket that should be re-elected by all who truly desire progress in…
5-star Haaland helps Man City trounce Leipzig 7-0
Erling Haaland’s five-star performance saw Manchester City run 7-0 riot against RB Leipzig in the second leg UEFA Champions League tie at the Etihad. Following a 1-1 draw in the…
Aaron Ramsey named Wales captain ahead of qualifiers
Aaron Ramsey has been named the new Wales captain replacing the retired Gareth Bale with Ben Davies becoming vice-captain. The OGC Nice midfielder, who is now the most-capped outfield player…
FIFA approves access list for expanded Club World Cup
FIFA has approved the access list for the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup which will now take place every four years from June 2025. Teams who win their confederation’s top…
FIFA switches group format for 2026 World Cup
The world governing body of football, FIFA has announced a switch in the format for the expanded 2026 World Cup back to four-team groups. The 2026 edition set to be…
Ibrahimovic returns as Milan are held by Salernitana
Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to action as AC Milan were held to a 1-1 home draw by Salernitana. Olivier Giroud rose the highest to head the ball into the back of…
Old N200, N500, N1,000 banknotes remain legal tender till December 31 — CBN
The apex bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin disclosed this in a statement on Monday. This is coming 10 days after the Supreme Court ruled that old naira…