…By Nkiruka Nnorom Thousands of wealthy Nigerians who once turned to Caribbean golden passports as a backdoor route to Europe now face uncertainty after the European Union, EU, ordered five Caribbean nations to scrap their citizenship-by-investment, CBI, programmes by 2028.The EU’s warning to Antigua and Barbuda, Domini…

…Merson joined other analysts in offering commentary on the matter. Speaking on Sky Sports, the former England international said, “First of all, take all their trophies away. I think that’s the first thing. It’s not because of us, it’s our children’s children’s children in 50, 60 or 70 years’ time, if you look through…

…Tomás — Portugal Former Portugal international striker João Tomás became a doctor in Sports Sciences in January 2026 after successfully defending his doctoral thesis at the University of Coimbra. His research examined the difficulties young footballers face when making the transition from junior to senior football. Tom…

…on Thursday. According to Ahmad, Abdullahi was appointed National Deputy Director of Sports, while Omeruo was named National Assistant Director of Sports. “At the City Boy Movement, we are delighted to welcome Shehu Abdullahi and Kenneth Omeruo to the movement,” Ahmad said. “Shehu Abdullahi joins us as National Deputy…

Suspected hoodlums attacked and tied up Fiidi Council Ward NDC chairman, Igbu Terhemen, in Makurdi, Benue state, on Tuesday, September 29Terhemen was found unconscious in a bush near his home around 2 am on Wednesday, with a needle-like mark on his bodyBenue state NDC condemned the killing and called on security agenci…

…the call during the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Speaking on the theme “Dealing Decisively with Insecurity, Banditry and Terrorism Through Community Participation, Awareness and Policing,” Governor Makinde, represented by the Deputy Governor, Ba…

Russia head coach Valery Karpin spoke about his expectations ahead of the October 6 friendly against the Super Eagles of NigeriaKarpin's comments came after Russia beat Iran 2-0 in their previous international fixture during the same breakNigeria arrived home on Wednesday after a mixed AFCON 2027 qualifier that ended w…

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Twin sisters Sonusi Busolami Taiwo and Sonusi Busayomi Kehinde both graduated from Osun State University with strikingly similar CGPAsThe sisters initially gained admission into the Department of Public Health before switching to the Department of Nursing Science in their 200 levelThe twins revealed they studied togeth…

…to the next, and it's exactly the sort of detail worth weighing up before placing sports betting on 10bet.co.za. Following this many Nigerian players across five or six leagues does mean juggling kickoff times that never quite line up. Saturday lunchtime in England overlaps awkwardly with Turkish evening fixtures, and…

…registration targets youths in both formal and informal sectors, from agriculture and sports to creative and technology industriesEnumerators will be deployed across all 774 local government areas, including hard-to-reach communities, to capture eligible NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature…

Former Monaco striker Victor Ikpeba pointed fingers at Nigeria's defence after the Super Eagles fell 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 AFCON qualifiersIkpeba cleared goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali of blame, arguing the defenders failed to track attackers throughout the matchNigeria sit second in Group L with three points an…

…from a very poor family background.” According to her, domestic workers have their passports seized until they settle payments, while she earned about ₦100,000 monthly and sometimes slept on the floor or her employer’s dog’s bed. “They usually treat us like slaves, as if we don’t have anyone. When we get there, they ta…

Maduka Okoye took to Instagram shortly after Nigeria's heavy defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their AFCON 2027 qualifierStanley Nwabali faced fierce criticism from Super Eagles fans after failing to respond to any of the three goals he concededOkoye, who was first choice when Nwabali was absent, has been an unused substitute…

…to take their children home. A staff member said school materials, uniforms, books, sportswear and office documents were damaged. The state Commissioner for Power and Public Utility, Ikechukwu Monday, attributed the worsening flooding to heavy rainfall and climate change, saying government agencies were working to addr…

…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering football and sports in Nigeria and Africa.Bissau, Guinea-Bissau - Social media commentator Japheth Joshua Omojuwa has bemoaned the Super Eagles’ crosses following Nigeria’s 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, September 29, in the 2027 Africa Cup…

…player during the first eight matchdays of the Turkish TFF 1. Lig, as determined by beIN SPORTS. Following evaluations conducted during the beIN 1. Lig broadcast, programme host Turgay Keskin and match analyst Tunç Kayacı designated Bursaspor as the most impressive team during the first eight weeks, commending their re…

Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 28-player Super Falcons squad for the LA 2028 Olympics qualifying second-round fixture against ComorosThe squad includes foreign-based stars such as Asisat Oshoala, Ashley Plumptre, Toni Payne, and Jennifer Echegini alongside several home-based playersComoros beat Sudan 30-0…

…Asika said on the podcast. "It just got promoted to Premier League, yeah, he runs the sports department on the plug," he added.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Inter Lagos Targets Nigerian Top FlightWith the club now preparing for the demands of Premier League competition…

Nigeria's Super Eagles have arrived in Guinea-Bissau ahead of their Group L AFCON 2027 qualifying match on TuesdayGuinea-Bissau leads Group L on goal difference after both sides won their opening qualifier matchesCAF assigned Ethiopian referee Tewodros Mitiku to oversee the top-of-the-table clash at the Estádio Naciona…

…showed the 27-year-old stepping off the jet and climbing into a red Ferrari 296GTB sports car.How much Osimhen reportedly pay to fly homeThis is not the first time the former Napoli forward has chartered a private jet for the Lagos-Istanbul route. Reports suggest Osimhen typically uses a Cessna Citation Latitude for th…

…financial penalties and points deductions to expulsion from the top flight. However, sports legal analysts note that demotion to the fourth tier combined with a multi-year transfer ban would be an unprecedented disciplinary measure in English football history.In response to ongoing proceedings, Manchester City Chairman…

ABUJA — Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said he would accept President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election as the verdict of Nigerians, rather than blame the opposition coalition for failing to unite. Dalung stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, against the ba…

…on the Kara Bridge inward Mowe, where a loaded trailer reportedly collided with a Sports Utility Vehicle. It said, “Another road crash was recorded on Kara Bridge inward Mowe where a loaded trailer reportedly collided with an SUV.” It added that officers and police personnel had been deployed to the scene to manage the…

Nigeria's Falconets striker Ramotalahi Kareem issued a bold message to England ahead of the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Women's World CupThe Falconets secured their place in the knockout stage after a dominant 10-1 thrashing of New Caledonia in Lodz on Sunday, September 13Kareem, who scored a hat-trick against New Cal…