Cole Palmer drove Chelsea to a commanding 3-0 win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final, scoring twice and assisting the third. His Golden Ball-winning performance highlighted a rising global star. Teammates praised his brilliance, as Chelsea captured their first title under manager Enzo Maresca.
Anthony Elanga finds himself at the center of Premier League transfer drama, answering a Wolves player's message while Newcastle United push with a £55 million bid. Nottingham Forest, fresh off a strong season, face pressure to keep their standout winger amid big-money overtures.
Manchester City's dramatic 4-3 loss to Al Hilal in the Club World Cup Round of 16 saw Erling Haaland start but leave due to fatigue, while Rodri's injury relapse worries Pep Guardiola. Despite a reshuffled lineup and positive team spirit, City's campaign ends abruptly.
Three major Nollywood filmmakers—Toyin Abraham, Iyabo Ojo, and Muyiwa Ademola—have set their sights on 2025 with release dates for new movies. Each project spotlights Yoruba culture through gripping stories and all-star casts, promising a vibrant year for Nigerian cinema.
Real Madrid’s ambitious move for Álvaro Carreras has run into a snag as Benfica refuses to accept less than €48m—just shy of the defender’s €50m release clause. Carreras is set to stay with Benfica for the Club World Cup, with talks expected to resume afterward.
Chelsea has struck a deal with Strasbourg's Mamadou Sarr for a £16.9m January transfer, but existing loan agreements pose obstacles. The club must recall a player to comply with FIFA rules, with Andrey Santos the likely candidate. This move fits Chelsea's youth strategy and could affect Trevoh Chalobah's role.
Chelsea have chosen not to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent basis, opting to pay Manchester United a £5 million penalty. After a mixed loan spell and failed contract talks, Sancho returns to United, who are now seeking a full transfer. Chelsea will look for new right-wing options this summer.
The Nigerian government plans to sell a massive 753-unit housing estate seized from ex-CBN chief Godwin Emefiele, marking a record asset recovery by EFCC. The estate will be sold to low- and middle-income buyers, with preparations underway and sales managed through the Renewed Hope Portal.
EACC raided Governor George Natembeya’s Kitale home over a Sh1.4 billion graft case, drawing protests and vandalism. The action, met with political backlash, raised concerns over the agency's impartiality and due process in Kenya's anti-corruption efforts.
Sevilla host Las Palmas in a tense La Liga relegation clash, with just six points separating the teams. Both sides have struggled lately, putting massive pressure on this meeting. Attackers Sandro Ramirez and Fabio Silva lead Las Palmas, while Sevilla look to patch defensive gaps. The result will shape their top-flight future.
Zimbabwe chose to bat first in the second Test in Chattogram, eyeing a rare series sweep against Bangladesh. With debutant Vincent Masekesa and seasoned players like Craig Ervine and Sean Williams, they aimed to break a multi-year Test win drought. Bangladesh, missing stars like Liton Das, faced pressure to bounce back.
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a two-week trip to Europe where he focused on security cooperation and economic development, especially regarding the Democratic Republic of Congo. He kept close contact with Nigerian officials during a period of rising domestic insecurity and criticism from opposition leaders.