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Month: May 2026
2026 World Cup: Shirt number Neymar will wear for Brazil after Ancelotti decision
Neymar will again wear the No.10 shirt for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup.
The South American nations have officially confirmed squad numbers ahead of the tournament.
Neymar will be playing at the World Cup, after head coach Carlo Ancelotti chose to keep him despite recent injury struggles.
Not only will he be at the competition, but he will also be wearing the iconic No. 10 jersey.
The Santos forward is not fully fit and could miss Brazil’s opening match due to a calf problem.
Neymar’s inclusion and his assignment of the No. 10 come after months of speculation regarding his standing under the current coaching regime.
The 34-year-old will be hoping to contribute to the team as they chase a sixth title.
2026 World Cup: Shirt number Neymar will wear for Brazil after Ancelotti decision
UCL final: Gabriel breaks silence after missing penalty as Arsenal lose to PSG
Arsenal defender, Gabriel Magalhaes, has spoken about his “pain” at missing the crucial penalty, as they lost to Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final.
The Gunners held on for much of the game following Kai Havertz’s early opener.
But Ousmane drew PSG level from the penalty spot after Cristhian Mosquera fouled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes and had to be decided on penalties.
Gabriel missed Arsenal’s fifth kick after Eberechi Eze sent his effort wide.
“It’s painful, but I’m proud of this team and everything we achieved together this season,” Gabriel wrote on Instagram.
“Thank you to our incredible fans for your support every step of the way. You deserve to celebrate this journey with us and enjoy the parade today!
“See you next season!!! Love, Big Gabi [love heart emoji]”
UCL final: Gabriel breaks silence after missing penalty as Arsenal lose to PSG
FAAN, Lagos govt step up Ebola surveillance at airport
“Prompt detection, reporting and response are essential to preventing the spread of any infectious disease within the airport environment and beyond,” an official said.
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EPL: Iwobi, Chukwueze nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Season
Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze are in the running for Fulham’s Goal of the Season award, DAILY POST reports.
Fulham listed 15 goals for the individual accolade.
Versatile midfielder Alex Iwobi earned double nominations.
The 30-year-old was nominated for his goals against Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Chukwueze is in contention for his superb effort from inside the box against Manchester City.
The winner will be selected based on votes cast by fans.
EPL: Iwobi, Chukwueze nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Season
Super Eagles fly out to Warsaw for Poland friendly
The Super Eagles will fly out to Warsaw today for the international friendly against Poland, DAILY POST reports
The encounter is slated for the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on Wednesday.
Head coach, Éric Chelle, backroom staff, and some of the players who were part of the squad that won the 2026 Unity Cup will make the trip to Warsaw.
Millwall winger, Femi Azeez, has been drafted in to replace Samuel Chukwueze.
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have both pulled out of the friendly.
Midfielders Alhassan Yusuf and Samson Tijani will not travel with the team due to visa issues.
UCL Final: PSG joins Real Madrid, Ajax in exclusive record after beating Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday joined Real Madrid and Ajax in an exclusive record after winning this season’s UEFA Champions League trophy.
The Parisians defeated Arsenal on penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes in Budapest.
Kai Havertz and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals for their respective clubs during the encounter.
However, the victory over Arsenal means PSG are only the third side ever to win both their league title and the UEFA Champions League in back-to-back seasons, after Real Madrid (1956-57/1957-58) and Ajax (1971-72/1972-73).
PSG have already won the French Ligue 1 title this season before the Champions League final.
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UCL Final: PSG joins Real Madrid, Ajax in exclusive record after beating Arsenal
SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Sokoto’s fight against polio vaccine hesitancy
Volunteer Community Mobilisers (VCMs), traditional rulers, and other volunteers have formed a line of defence in communities, helping track and identify unvaccinated children and report suspected polio cases.
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Cholera kills 37 in Borno, endangers 3,000 lives
He noted that more than 100 new cases were recorded within the last 24 hours, while Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) remained the epicentre of the outbreak with over 2,000 reported cases.
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Why I plan to buy back my music masters – Davido
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he plans to buy back his music masters from his foreign record label, Sony, before his retirement.
Speaking in an episode of The Long Form podcast, Davido emphasised that ownership in the music industry is very important.
He disclosed that he wants to buy his masters and assign his music royalties to his children when he retires.
“I have a good music contract. But the most important thing is ownership. I plan to get my masters back from Sony soon. With that I can give each of my kid songs they will keep earning royalties from even after I retire,” he said.
Davido added that the business side of music should be taken seriously.
