AFCON FINAL: CAF SUSPENDS HAKIMI, THIAW, FINES MORROCO, SENEGAL
HOTJIST NEWS Following a tumultuous Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco last month, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw was banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) games, it was confirmed on Wednesday. The tactician was accused of "unsporting conduct" and "putting the game into disrepute" during the January 18 decider in Rabat, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time, according to a CAF statement. Senegalese forwards Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, who play in the English Premier League, received two-match bans for “unsporting behaviour towards...
UCL: REAL MADRID SET FOR PLAY-OFF AFTER 4–2 DEFEAT TO BENFICA
AGENCY REPORT Jose Mourinho condemned his former employers to a ninth-placed finish in the league phase as his Benfica side beat Real Madrid 4-2 in...
FULL LIST: ARSENAL AND SEVEN OTHERS REACH UCL LAST-16, PSG AND MADRID TO PLAYOFFS
By: Balogun Ibrahim Arsenal became the first team to win all eight of their Champions League group matches as the Premier League leaders secured top...
ECOWAS LIFTS ALL SANCTIONS ON GUINEA, FULLY REINTEGRATES COUNTRY INTO REGIONAL BODY
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all sanctions imposed on the Republic of Guinea, with immediate effect,...
APC NWC, GOVERNORS HOLD CRUCIAL CLOSED-DOOR MEETING AHEAD OF 2026 NATIONAL CONVENTION
Ahead of the commencement of congresses and the party’s National Convention, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is holding a...
ANGELA OKORIE REMANDED IN SULEJA PRISON OVER ALLEGED CYBER OFFENCES
By Aishat Momoh. O. Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre following her arraignment over alleged cyber-related offences. Okorie...
UCL: BARCELONA CRUISE PAST COPENHAGEN 4–1 TO SECURE LAST-16 SPOT
AGENCY REPORT Barcelona came from behind to thrash Copenhagen 4-1 and qualify directly for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday. Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal...
UCL: CHELSEA BOOK LAST-16 SPOT AS JOAO PEDRO NETS TWICE AGAINST NAPOLI
By: Balogun Ibrahim Joao Pedro struck twice in the second half as Chelsea came from behind to defeat Napoli 3–2 and clinch qualification for the...
ENUGU POLICE ARRAIGNS 42-YEAR-OLD MAN OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF TEENAGE GIRL
The Police in Enugu have arraigned a 42-year old man, Mr Edwin before a magistrate court for the alleged rape of a 13-year old girl...
FAAN ASSURES PASSENGERS OF SEAMLESS TRAVEL AT LAGOS AIRPORT AMID TERMINAL REHABILITATION
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has assured air travellers of a smooth...