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After nine years, Senegal sacks Head Coach Aliou Cissé

The Senegalese Football Federation has terminated the contract of head coach Aliou Cissé, ending his nine-year tenure in charge of the Teranga Lions....

Libya’s Mediterranean Knights storm Uyo Oct. 7 for Super Eagles showdown

The Libyan national team, led by new coach Nasser Al-Hadiri, will arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, October 7 for their...

Oil prices surge by $1 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices jumped by over a dollar in early trading on Wednesday, fuelled by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent futures rose...

FIFA bans Samuel Eto’o from national team games for six months

FIFA has banned football legend Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation, from attending any national team games for six months. The...

UBA reports impressive 39.6 percent growth in gross earnings for first half of 2024

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced a remarkable 39.6 percent growth in gross earnings for the first half of 2024, increasing...

Dominican Republic: Olowookere lists Afolabi, Chidi, Effiong, 18 others for World Cup

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has listed Captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong in his 21-woman Flamingos’ roster for this...

Nigeria secures additional $1.57bln World Bank loan to fund key projects

The World Bank has approved an additional $1.57 billion loan to support Nigeria’s development initiatives to address governance challenges in education and healthcare,...

Tinubu appoints Tegbe as DG China-Nigeria strategic partnership

Mr. Joseph Tegbe has been appointed as the Director-General and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership. President Tinubu’s visit to China in...

Palmer makes history with four-goal haul as Chelsea thrash Brighton

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer etched his name in the Premier League record books with an unprecedented four-goal performance in the first half, powering his...

Just in: Tinubu receives Edo Gov.-elect, Okpebholo, APC Govs at State House

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday hosted Edo State governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, following his victory in...

Breaking: After seven years of trial, five people sentenced to death over Offa bank robbery

After a seven-year trial, five people who were arrested in connection with the 2018 Offa bank robbery incident were sentenced to death on...

FG proposes NIMASA, NPA fees to be paid in Naira to ease forex pressure

Nigeria’s Presidency has announced plans to transition the collection of fees in Naira instead of US dollars or other foreign currencies by the...

FG hails Nigerians’ resilience amid economic challenges

The Federal Government has commended Nigerians for their perseverance and patience in the face of economic difficulties, assuring that their sacrifices will not...

Exclusive: 8 years after, Rio Olympics U-23 Nigeria’s Dream Team still awaits camp, other allowances

In a shocking revelation, Persecondnews has uncovered that the Nigerian U-23 Dream Team that won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics has yet...

Tinubu urges debt forgiveness, permanent seat for Africa at UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to consider...