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Fulham and boss Alvaro Arbeloa claimed their first Premier League point of the season with a goalless draw at Liverpool. Less than 72 hours after the Reds beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Andoni Iraola’s side lacked the intensity and urgency they showed on Wednesday night as they failed to score for the first time this term. Arbeloa came into this game under pressure, with his side having lost each of their first three league games since he took charge in the summer. But his side put in a solid away performance and could have taken all three points…

Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to South Africa, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has demanded urgent action from the South African Government following the reported killings of two Nigerians in Johannesburg. Fani-Kayode said the deaths of Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle and James Uchechukwu Nwankwo had raised fresh concerns over the safety of Nigerians living in South Africa. Reacting to the killings in a statement made available to Tribune, Fani-Kayode said he was “mortified and deeply shocked”, warning that Nigeria’s patience over the situation was wearing thin. Fakunle was allegedly shot dead at his home in Johannesburg on September 4 after reportedly receiving a series…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended the end of its ongoing passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom (UK) from September 19 to October 3. Akinsola Akinlabi, NIS public relations officer, said in a statement on Friday that the extension followed a directive from Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, in response to “the high turnout and interest shown”. The passport intervention, scheduled to run from September 7 to 19, was launched to clear backlogs involving new passport applications, renewals and pending cases. According to Akinlabi, 1,477 Nigerians were successfully processed and enrolled within the first four days of the…

Two Nigerians have been killed in separate incidents in South Africa amid renewed concerns over xenophobic and anti-migrant attacks against foreigners. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the deaths in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi. The victims were identified as Taiwo Fakunle and James Nwankwo. According to the ministry, Fakunle was killed at his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg, on September 4, while Nwankwo died the following day in Somerset, Cape Town. The ministry said Nwankwo was reportedly killed following the use of “gruesome interrogation techniques” by officers of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The…

Kylian Mbappe has criticised a viral meme that superimposes his face onto the body of a dictator, saying it shows “a lack of political and human awareness”. The Real Madrid and France forward, 27, said he understood there was a “funny side” to the AI-generated meme but that it downplayed serious issues. It is seemingly used by some fans on social media to reflect the way Mbappe dominates matches, while others have suggested it refers to his influence at clubs. Speaking in an interview with France Football, Mbappe said: “There’s a funny side to it because you can sense that,…

Hull City have been fined £30,000 over discriminatory chanting during their 4-0 FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February. The club is now urging supporters not to engage in the same chant when they face the Blues in the Premier League on Saturday. It also revealed that three supporters had been banned for “a minimum of three years” following February’s game at the MKM Stadium. Three people were arrested for allegedly engaging in homophobic chanting at the match, during which spectators were repeatedly warned to stop the chants over the PA system and messages were displayed on screens. The chanting…

Residents of Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday took to the streets to protest the growing wave of kidnappings and attacks in their communities. The protesters raised concerns over the worsening security situation and called on the Federal Government and Sokoto State Government to take urgent action to protect lives and property. They demanded the deployment of additional security personnel and operational equipment to vulnerable communities, alongside increased patrols, surveillance and intelligence-led operations to curb the attacks. The residents also called for stronger coordination among security agencies to identify and apprehend those behind the attacks and restore…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in New Delhi, India, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Shettima’s participation is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic ties with BRICS member and partner countries, with particular attention to trade, investment, technology and sustainable development. The summit is being held under the theme, “Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” Shettima is leading a high-level Nigerian delegation that includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani; and…

United States President Donald Trump has predicted that the war with Iran will end immediately after the November midterm elections, despite continued fighting and growing attacks on commercial shipping in the region. Trump made the prediction on Wednesday as the conflict entered its seventh month, arguing that Iran would eventually be unable to withstand sustained US economic pressure. “I think war is going to end immediately after the election,” Trump said. He accused Tehran of trying to influence the November vote but insisted that Iran would ultimately be unable to continue the conflict. Shipping Attacks Escalate Trump’s comments came during…

Turning Point USA (TPUSA), the conservative organisation founded by Charlie Kirk, is facing internal divisions and questions over its future one year after his assassination. Kirk was killed on 10 September 2025 while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Utah. Jeb Jacobi, a student and volunteer who witnessed the shooting, said the campus has felt permanently changed since Kirk’s death. Surge in Interest After Kirk’s Death Interest in Turning Point USA surged in the immediate aftermath of the killing. The organisation said it received more than 32,000 inquiries from people seeking to establish new campus chapters…