The Democratic Party has won majority control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 US midterm elections, dealing a decisive blow to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for significant legislative gridlock in Washington. Voter discontent over persistent inflation, high living costs, foreign policy […]
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Aitana Bonmatí are among the leading names on the 2026 FIFPRO World XI nominees lists announced by the global professional footballers’ union on November 2. FIFPRO released 26 nominees in each of the men’s and women’s categories ahead of the selection of the […]
Manchester City’s title challenge suffered another setback after a 1-0 home defeat to Brighton, while Manchester United’s difficult season worsened with a 2-0 loss at Chelsea on Saturday. The results have intensified pressure around both Manchester clubs, with Arsenal given an opportunity to move top of the Premier League if […]
Get your snacks ready and your alarms set. This weekend is a monumental feast for sports lovers across the globe. From a historic Halloween showdown in Saudi Arabia to the highly anticipated debut of the rebranded Emirates NBA Cup, the action is non-stop. Whether you are a die-hard football fanatic, […]
Google Wallet and Google Pay are now available in Nigeria, giving Android and Wear OS users new ways to make digital payments, check out online and store items such as boarding passes, event tickets and loyalty cards on their devices. Announced on October 28, 2026, the rollout allows customers with […]
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero has criticised the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for rejecting the Federal Government’s ₦70,000 transport allowance for workers over six months, arguing that the union cannot oppose an agreement it did not negotiate. Ajaero said the TUC withdrew from the negotiations that produced the […]
Three-year-old football sensation Nevada Pierre is receiving major support after a dispute at a youth soccer game in Florida drew widespread attention, with reports that Roc Nation Sports plans to send him to Spain in December and former United States international Eddie Johnson offering to train him. The developments follow […]
Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised after remarks about Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong triggered a backlash in China, with several major Chinese brands ending commercial ties with the football star. Mbappe issued the apology in French, Chinese and English after a video circulating online appeared to […]
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony has produced a major night of individual and team honours, with Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas taking the headline men’s and women’s awards. The ceremony also recognised Lamine Yamal and Vicky Lopez as the year’s top young talents, while several coaches, goalkeepers and clubs […]
