Beyond the Top
Ruud van Nistelrooy has departed Leicester City nearly 10 weeks after the club’s relegation from the Premier League, the club confirmed on Friday. In a statement, Leicester announced that they had “mutually agreed” with the Dutchman to terminate his contract with immediate effect. Van Nistelrooy, 48, joined the Foxes in late November following a short…
Japan on Friday carried out the execution of Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the “Twitter killer,” who murdered and dismembered nine people he met online, marking the country’s first use of the death penalty since 2022. The 34-year-old was hanged for the killings of his young victims, all but one of whom were women, after approaching…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised Africa’s political leaders for lacking the fundamental economic understanding necessary to advance the continent’s development, attributing this gap to persistent underdevelopment, corruption, and dependence on foreign aid. Speaking during a panel at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja on Thursday, the former president questioned the economic competence…
Apostle Amos Isah, the founder of Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry in Gwagwalada, is currently facing serious allegations of rape and spiritual manipulation.He is presently detained at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) following a report that he raped a 14-year-old girl inside the newly constructed church auditorium. Additionally, there are allegations that he…
AU Court Blocks Gbagbo, Soro from Contesting Ivory Coast Elections The African Union’s human rights court has rejected petitions from Ivory Coast’s former president Laurent Gbagbo and ex-prime minister Guillaume Soro seeking to overturn bans preventing them from contesting upcoming elections. Both politicians are blocked from running due to criminal convictions linked to their roles…
Oshiomhole: Buhari’s CBN Printed ₦31 Trillion, Crashed Naira Like Zimbabwe Senator Adams Oshiomhole has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria, under former President Muhammadu Buhari, of wrecking the naira through “reckless and excessive” money printing. Speaking in Benin City during a Progressives Governors Forum session, Oshiomhole said over ₦31 trillion was printed under the guise…
Paul Pogba Signs Two-Year Deal with Monaco to Relaunch His Career Paul Pogba has signed a two-year contract with AS Monaco, aiming to revive a once-glittering career that has been hampered by injuries and a doping ban. Monaco confirmed the move on their website and shared a video on X showing the 32-year-old wearing the…
Mastering the Transfer Market: Why Selling Well Matters in the Premier League Success in football’s transfer market isn’t just about spending big—it’s about selling smart. Under the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), generating funds through player sales is critical for clubs aiming to stay competitive. This summer, Wolves set a new club record…
The Igbo nation, celebrated for its unyielding spirit, resilience, entrepreneurial drive, and egalitarian ethos, now stands at a critical crossroads in its history and destiny. A piercing question resonates deeply within the hearts of true sons and daughters of Ala Igbo: Are the Igbos under a curse, or are we the authors of our own…
In an ongoing crackdown on cybercrime, Nigerian authorities at Lagos State’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) have arrested a suspected international fraudster, Abraham Akpojisheri, on June 24, 2025. The suspect was intercepted by vigilant Aviation Security officers while attempting to board a domestic flight to Asaba, found in possession of an astonishing 783 MTN SIM…