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Diego Simeone believes Ademola Lookman was one of the players who could have helped Atlético Madrid escape trouble during their heavy defeat to FC Barcelona on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Atlético lost 3-0 at the Camp Nou in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final. It was a difficult evening for Simeone’s side, who spent most of the match defending as Barcelona attacked again and again. Despite the big loss, Atlético still moved on to the final because they had won the first leg 4-0 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano back in February. That strong first-leg result saved…

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assumed control of the prosecution of a former AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, over alleged terrorism-related offences and unlawful possession of firearms. File photo of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi The development emerged on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja when the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed the court that the case file had been transmitted from the Department of State Services to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. “My lord, I was informed…

South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has accused Morocco of holding the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to ransom over the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026), Soccernet.ng reports. For the past six weeks, a cloud of uncertainty has hung over the venue for the tournament. Morocco was originally scheduled to host the event, marking what would be their third consecutive time organizing the competition. However, following the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON in January—a tournament marred by controversy regarding perceived favoritism toward the hosts—speculation has mounted that the North Africans are considering pulling…

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night. This win strengthens their push in the Premier League title race. The decisive moment came early, when Bukayo Saka struck in the ninth minute, calmly finishing to give the visitors an advantage they would protect for the remainder of the contest. Brighton responded with energy and enjoyed spells of possession, pressing for an equaliser in front of their home crowd. However, Arsenal remained disciplined at the back, absorbing pressure and limiting clear-cut chances. Mikel Arteta’s side showed resilience and tactical control to see out the…

Chima Azubuike The Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Manassah Jatau, on Tuesday inaugurated a 19-member State Taskforce Committee to tackle the misuse, abuse, and theft of nutritional commodities, directing members to ensure transparency, accountability, and strict oversight in the distribution of life-saving supplies across the state. Speaking during the inauguration at the Deputy Governor’s Office Conference Hall, Jatau said the initiative reflects the administration’s firm resolve to protect critical nutrition interventions meant for vulnerable children and other at-risk groups. He stressed that nutrition commodities, particularly those procured for the treatment and prevention of malnutrition, must reach intended beneficiaries without diversion…

Ghana head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says his team is ready to challenge Nigeria for the African crown at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria’s Super Falcons are the reigning champions. The Falcons won their 10th continental title at the 2024 tournament in Morocco, extending their record as Africa’s most successful women’s team. They have already qualified for this year’s WAFCON, which will again take place in Morocco later this month. Under coach Justine Madugu, Nigeria will start as favourites. They defeated strong sides like South Africa, Zambia and hosts Morocco on their way to lifting…

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, is among the leading contenders to succeed his father as the new head of the Islamic Republic. Khamenei’s successor is set to be named by the top clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, with one of its members, Ahmad Khatami, telling Iranian state media on Wednesday that they hoped to vote “at the earliest opportunity.” Contenders for the top position include Alireza Arafi, one of the three members of the interim council running the country, hardliner Mohsen Araki, and even Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the founder of the…

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has revealed how his decision to play a jokey-card off the bench paid off with Tolu Arokodare‘s involvement, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old played nine minutes in Wolves’ 2-0 win against Aston Villa last weekend, but was given half an hour at the Molineux against Liverpool. The game was goalless, but Arokodare’s brilliant hold-up play, especially how he outmuscled Virgil Van Dijk, led to Rodrigo Gomes’ opener against Arne Slot’s side. Mohamed Salah levelled the scores five minutes later, but the three-time English Premier League winners would have the last laugh. Brazilian midfielder Andre Trindade…

The Anambra State Government has approved and awarded various contracts totaling about ₦604 million for road and other key infrastructural projects aimed at driving social cohesion, economic growth, and improving the lives of its citizens across the state. This is just as the state government also approved the three primary events for the swearing-in of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, for a second term and established several subcommittees to ensure smooth execution. According to a press statement released on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said the three events are an interdenominational…

Chima Azubuike Media professionals, journalists and social media influencers in Gombe State have been urged to take the lead in promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and intensify efforts to combat stigma, gender-based violence and discrimination in their communities. The call was made during a quarterly engagement meeting held on February 22, 2026, organised by Jhpiego in partnership with Kishimi Shelter and Care Foundation, with support from Johns Hopkins University. Speaking at the meeting, the Field Officer, Josephine Ogenyi, said the engagement was aimed at strengthening the capacity of media practitioners to report accurately, ethically and responsibly on…