The Telegraph Nigeria

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged failure to investigate claims that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds for political and campaign act...

Senegal have parted ways with head coach Pape Thiaw following the team’s elimination from the World Cup, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced on Sunday.

The FSF said its executive committee had decided to begin the process of terminating the contracts of Thiaw and his entire coaching staff.

“Following a meeting of the executive comm...

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, has died at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie announced on Saturday.

McKenzie expressed shock over the death of the young footballer but did not disclose the cause.

“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passin...

Qatar’s former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, the government announced on Sunday.

Sheikh Hamad, who led the Gulf state from 1995 to 2013, was described by officials as a pivotal figure in Qatar’s transformation into a major regional and global player.

“With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destin...

Defending champions Argentina secured a World Cup semi-final clash against England after Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time to seal a 3-1 victory over Switzerland on Saturday.

The South Americans survived a tense quarter-final encounter after Alexis Mac Allister gave them the lead and Dan Ndoye levelled for the Swiss, who were reduced...