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Nigerian-Fathered Felix Nmecha’s Christian Faith Kicks Up Dust In Borussia Dortmund, Forcing Club Into Uncomfortable Debate

Nigerian-Fathered Felix Nmecha’s Christian Faith Kicks Up Dust In Borussia Dortmund, Forcing Club Into Uncomfortable Debate

By Andy Brassell, with other reports Borussia Dortmund (BVB) forward Felix Nmecha is at the centre of a storm with the club's fans and the German press over Christian religious posts on social media, which apparently offend the sensitivities of not a few. It is noteworthy that Nmecha is the biological product of an Ohafia (Abia State), Nigerian father and a German mother. He is an avowed practicing Christian who has often used football to transmit Jesus Christ to the world in many ways. He has said, "Every time I go on the field, it's not about me, it's about…
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Fermin Restores Barca To La Liga Summit In Gutsy Comeback Atletico Win, Chelsea Fall To Lowly Sunderland, Man Utd Remain In Relegation Zone Despite 4-4 With Aston Villa

Fermin Restores Barca To La Liga Summit In Gutsy Comeback Atletico Win, Chelsea Fall To Lowly Sunderland, Man Utd Remain In Relegation Zone Despite 4-4 With Aston Villa

*Brighton Continue Good Run, Now Second On EPL Table *Liverpool Pound Palace *Como Beaten By Inter Barcelona will head into the final international break of 2026 with a three-point lead at the top of the La Liga table thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory away to Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday night. Neither Atletico nor Real Madrid will be happy that Barcelona head back to Catalunya with the three points, as both were breathing down the coat tails of the Catalans ahead of the big match and had hoped to overtake them with a Barcelona loss.…
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PAMCON 6.0 On Wednesday To Explore Technology, Creativity, Profitability As Growth Drivers In Global Events Industry

PAMCON 6.0 On Wednesday To Explore Technology, Creativity, Profitability As Growth Drivers In Global Events Industry

*Huge Excitement In The Air *Industry Movers And Shakers Gear Up For Massive Occasion By our reporter The Party Managers Association of Nigeria (PAMAN) is set to bring together leading event professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators and industry stakeholders for the sixth edition of its annual conference, PAMCON 6.0. The event is aimed at exploring emerging opportunities, industry transformation and sustainable growth in the global events industry. Scheduled for Wednesday, 11 November, 2026, at The Event Centre, Agidingbi, Lagos, the conference will hold under the theme 'The New Era of Event Management: Technology, Creativity and Profitability'. PAMCON 6.0 comes at a time…
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Nigeria Win FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup For First Time

Nigeria Win FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup For First Time

*No African Nation Had Ever Achieved The Feat *Beat Japan History is rewritten! Nigeria has won the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, defeating Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final, screamed the lede on cafonline.com. Doing so, the Nigerians,called Flamingos, have secured the first global title in the country's history in this age category, becoming the first African nation to lift the trophy. The Nigerians have written a new chapter in the history of African football. Facing Japan in the final, they showed great character to claim a 2-1 victory and secure the world title. Following a hard-fought first half,…
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Real Madrid Now Level On Points With Barcelona, Maresca’s Man City Dream Start Turns Nightmarish, Arsenal Tighten Grip On EPL Top Spot (FIND BELOW RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED IN MAJOR EUROPEAN LEAGUES SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER)

Real Madrid Now Level On Points With Barcelona, Maresca’s Man City Dream Start Turns Nightmarish, Arsenal Tighten Grip On EPL Top Spot (FIND BELOW RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED IN MAJOR EUROPEAN LEAGUES SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER)

*Catalans In Do-Or-Die Away Battle With Atletico Today *PSG, Bayern, Dortmund In Narrow Wins Captain Federico Valverde opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a crisp, low drive from 20 yards after Kylian Mbappe's free-kick came back off the wall in Real Madrid's away fixture on Saturday (yesterday) versus struggling Valencia. Eight minutes later, Jose Mourinho's side doubled their advantage as Arda Guler volleyed in from six yards after Jude Bellingham's cutback was deflected kindly into his path. The visitors remained in control in the second half and the result was put beyond doubt 15 minutes from time when…
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EPL Things To Look Out For This Weekend

EPL Things To Look Out For This Weekend

Zubimendi Fights For His Arsenal Future Martín Zubimendi has yet to start a Premier League game this season after falling down the pecking order at Arsenal and the Spain midfielder is likely to be the subject of speculation that he could seek to depart in January. The emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly as an alternative in the No 6 position at the end of last season has had an impact on Zubimendi after he had been a regular starter for most of his debut campaign in the Premier League. The 27-year-old signed from Real Sociedad for around £55m 15 months ago…
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2027: Urhobos Risk More Marginalization If They Remain In Opposition – Dafinone Warns

2027: Urhobos Risk More Marginalization If They Remain In Opposition – Dafinone Warns

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe,Warri Senator representing Delta Central District, Ede Dafinone, has warned the Urhobo nation to play its politics strategically or risk further political marginalization if it continues its over two decades-long opposition stance in Delta State. To him, if the Urhobo fail to take a more progressive path in 2027, the marginalization will continue. Dafinone, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for the 2027 elections, stated these during the inauguration of the Ede Dafinone Admirers Movement (EDAM) local government and ward coordinators on Thursday in Sapele in the state. He argued that years of political opposition…
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Panic In Kaduna As CNG Scarcity Paralyzes Tricycle Operations , Throwing Commuters Into Hardship

Panic In Kaduna As CNG Scarcity Paralyzes Tricycle Operations , Throwing Commuters Into Hardship

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Scores of operators of commercial tricycles, popularly known as Keke Napep, on Friday evening blocked a lane of the busy Kachia Road in Kaduna, to protest the sudden scarcity of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the principal fuel for their vehicles. The incident occurred close to Green Bill, the only CNG retail outlet located along Kachia Road, near Refinery Junction. The blockage, which took place during peak traffic period, immediately sparked massive gridlock and inflicted heavy doses of inconvenience on commuters, most of whom were left stranded for hours. Apparently overwhelmed road traffic officials were seen working…
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Crowds Boo, Attack Nasarawa Gov  At APC Presidential Campaign Rally

Crowds Boo, Attack Nasarawa Gov At APC Presidential Campaign Rally

*Others Talk Back In Hausa As Gov Addressed Rally *Uzodimma, Other Bigwigs Present Obviously angry crowds heckled, booed and hurled a dangerous object at Governor A.A. Sule of Nasarawa State at a presidential campaign rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Middle Belt state on Wednesday. Eye witnesses said the embarrassing development was interpreted as a manifestation of the depth of frustration and despair over the socioeconomic and security policies of the APC which affect the masses. The attack occurred at Lafia Square in the state capital during the rally which was attended by Vice President Kashim…
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DISAPPOINTMENT FROM MIDTERMS: Fear In Iran Over Possible Resumption Of Trump Bombings, As Tehran Reportedly ‘Hang More People Daily’

DISAPPOINTMENT FROM MIDTERMS: Fear In Iran Over Possible Resumption Of Trump Bombings, As Tehran Reportedly ‘Hang More People Daily’

*Many Think Since This Is Trump’s Second Term, He Therefore Doesn’t Need To Be Re-Elected, He Might Continue The War *'What Worries Me Is That The Regime Has Been Executing People Daily And This Is Only Getting Worse, With Or Without War' Just hours after the US midterm election results delivered a crushing defeat for the Republican Party, pro-regime crowds gathered in Tehran’s Enghelab Square to set fire to a giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump, Vice-President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iranian officials have since issued defiant statements celebrating the Republican losses,…
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