BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Manchester United under the leadership of Michael Carrick, is eager to bounce back from their recent draw against AFC Bournemouth and strengthen their chances of securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Currently, United is sitting pretty in third place on the league table, one point ahead of Aston Villa and six points clear of Liverpool, who are fighting for fifth place. The team is in a good position to seal a top-four finish this season, and their chances of making it to the UCL could get a boost with the return of several key…
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BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH A recent survey by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) shows most Premier League fans are not vibing with VAR. About 8,000 fans shared their thoughts, and the results are clear: 90% say VAR hasn’t improved their matchday experience 91% think it’s killed the vibe of goal celebrations 94% don’t think it makes watching football more enjoyable on TV Thomas Concannon from the FSA says fans want VAR gone, citing issues with time, accuracy, and spontaneity. The Premier League disagrees, saying fans want it kept but improved. Fans are saying the opposite – 72% think VAR has not…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH CAF is going all out to revamp its game. Following the drama-filled AFCON final in Morocco, they’re implementing some major changes to prevent future chaos. The goal? Restore credibility and trust in African football. The plan involves appointing top-notch judges and lawyers to the Disciplinary and Appeal Boards, with input from member associations and zonal unions. CAF Prez Patrice Motsepe says they’re working with FIFA to train referees, VAR operators, and match commissioners to global standards – and paying them properly, too. This overhaul aims to put an end to unacceptable incidents and boost confidence in African…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its partnership with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion Programme, earning global commendation for its commitment to transparency and accountability.The NCS will publish WCO integrity survey results, establish an Implementation Working Group, and integrate survey recommendations into its operations. According to a press statement by the National Public Relations Officer of the Controller General of Customs ,Deputy Controller Abdullahi Maiwada,PhD. Nigeria Customs commitment to strengthening institutional integrity and aligning with global best practices in customs administration, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deepened its engagement with the…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Team Nigeria has departed for the Lefika International Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, with high hopes of securing qualification slots for the World Relay Championships later this year. The team, consisting of 15 athletes and three officials, flew out of Lagos on March 25, 2026, aboard Ethiopian Airlines, with a stopover in Addis Ababa before arriving in Gaborone on March 26. According to Israel Inwang, Secretary General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), the team is in high spirits ahead of Saturday’s races. Inwang also revealed that sprinter Enoch Adegoke, a key member of the team, would…
NIGERIA CUSTOMS, HMRC STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC COOPERATION TO ADVANCE TRADE FACILITATION, DIGITAL BORDER MANAGEMENT 1. In furtherance of its commitment to enhancing international customs cooperation and advancing trade facilitation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its strategic engagement with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of the United Kingdom. This development followed a high-level bilateral meeting held in London on 18 March 2026 under the framework of the Nigeria–United Kingdom Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), on the margins of the State Visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to the…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH The Super Eagles’ camp is now complete with captain Wilfred Ndidi’s arrival in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. The team had its inaugural training session on Wednesday evening with 22 players, after centre-back Calvin Bassey pulled out due to injury. Head Coach Eric Chelle has a mix of experienced players and young talent to choose from, including Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, Francis Uzoho, and Samuel Chukwueze. Newcomers include defender Emmanuel Oluwasegun Fernandez and forwards Collins Yira Sor and Philip Otele . The Iran match is on Friday at 4 pm…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Portugal dropped Cristiano Ronaldo from their pre-World Cup friendlies against Mexico and the United States due to a muscle injury he sustained while playing for Al-Nassr. The 41-year-old forward suffered a hamstring injury, which has kept him out of action since February 28, and Portugal’s coach, Roberto Martinez, decided to rest him to ensure he’s fit for the World Cup. Martinez emphasized that Ronaldo’s World Cup participation isn’t at risk, saying it’s a “minor muscle injury” and they expect him to return within one or two weeks. The coach also highlighted Ronaldo’s importance to the team, stating…
The Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and immediate past President-General of the Maritme Workers’ Union of Nigeria, Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju fetes Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world on the feast of the Eid-Fitr after the holy Ramadan fast. The core Islamic faithful and Labour Magnate, Comrade Adeyanju, says without peace as advocated and practiced by Prophet Mohammed (Peace be Unto Him) the world would continue to be in turmoil and shackles as being witnessed today across all parts of the world. He said the message of Allah in the Holy Quran cannot be…
The President -General of Maritme Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has admonished Muslim faithful to emulate the love life of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be Unto Him) and show the very significance of the Eid after the Ramadan fast. The President -General of the Maritme Workers’ Union further said that the celebration of the Eid-Fitr must not be taken for granted after the long period of fast, which also demonstrates a period of purity and in commune with the Almighty Allah. He says that our our faith in the Almighty Allah will be incomplete if as Muslims,…