Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot. The former Bournemouth boss has inked a two-year deal at Anfield and replaces Dutchman Slot, who was sacked a year after guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title. The hiring process was led by …

Mourinho is likely to be appointed Real Madrid boss Benfica confirmed on Thursday that Real Madrid would have to pay 15 million euros to prise away their coach, Jose Mourinho. Real president Florentino Perez has vowed to bring back Mourinho to the Bernabeu, 13 years after he left the club …

The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria’s Northwest has climbed to nearly 800,000, following a sharp rise in violence across the region, according to new data. Figures from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicate that the IDP population in the zone rose by 143,189 people …

The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency says the return airlift of Kaduna pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will commence on June 15, 2026. The chairman of the agency, Salihu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Datti, on Tuesday, June 2. Abubakar said all …

“They came shooting” — Residents flee as Dan Gulbi suffers second attack in two days, 37 dead total Bandits struck Dan Gulbi community in Tureta LGA again Tuesday, killing an estimated 20 people barely 48 hours after a Sunday assault that left 17 dead. The back-to-back attacks have left at …

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said he will support the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in the 2027 election. Newsextra24 reports that Omo-Agege disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show. He said he remained a loyal party man and would give …

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons. Media aide to the former minister, Femi Awogboro, disclosed this in a statement. Newsextra24 reports that Adelabu is currently an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for the 2027 election. According to the …

Manchester United have confirmed the permanent departure of striker Rasmus Højlund to Napoli after the Italian club activated the clause tied to their qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. The deal, worth £43.2 million including last season’s loan fee, brings an end to Højlund’s three-year spell at Old Trafford following …

Nigerian music star Davido has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, marking another major international stage for the award-winning artist. In a statement released on Tuesday, FIFA announced that Davido will join Major Lazer, the music project led by …

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for the immediate rescue of school children and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo. The upper chamber also called on the Federal Government to strengthen and expand the Safe Schools Initiative. This, …