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  Xabi Alonso has been sacked by Real Madrid as their manager. The LaLiga giants have taken the decision less than 24 hours after they lost 3-2 to Barcelona in the SuperCopa final. After the game, Alonso came out to say it was “the least important” competition they would play in. “Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as first team coach,”  the statement from the club read. “Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values ​​of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home. “Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire technical team for their work and dedication during this time, and wishes them the best of luck in this new stage of their lives.” The former Spain midfielder had been under pressure for a while, as the team continues to struggle in LaLiga and the Champions League. Madrid’s...

  Fédération Algérienne de Football  (FAF) has formally lodged a complaint with both Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their 2–0 loss to Nigeria in the quarter-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). FAF had challenged some of the referee’s calls in the game last Saturday. In the letter, they claimed that several officiating decisions in the match “raised serious questions” and caused widespread dissatisfaction among players, officials, and fans. The federation described the calls as undermining the credibility of African refereeing and tarnishing the image of African football on the international stage. The complaint included a formal request for an investigation to clarify the disputed decisions and to ensure corrective action in line with CAF and FIFA regulations. After the game in Marrakech, Algerian and Nigerian players clashed on the field. Fans of the Desert Foxes also vandalized so...

The  Minority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Sylvanus Nwankwo, who represents the Omuma State Constituency, alongside his colleague Peter Abbey, representing Degema Constituency, have withdrawn from the ongoing plot to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. At a press conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, January 12, 2026, the duo urged the State Assembly to reconsider its step. According to them, the decision followed an appeal from “our elders and leaders”, who begged for leniency. They said, “Rivers State issued a notice of impeachment on Governor Fubara and his Deputy. We appeal to our fellow colleagues to temper justice with mercy and see how we can solve this matter without the impeachment proceedings. “Having listened to so many calls from our elders and leaders, both within and outside the state, we are begging our colleagues to reconsider our steps and see how this matter can be resolved amicably even though the governor and his deput...

In what will come across as a really startling development, a family of six has been found dead in the Ogale community of Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State. The deceased, Obele Theophilus, his wife, children and brother-in-law, retired to bed on Saturday night but failed to wake up on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026.  Neighbours said concern grew when the family's door remained locked as of 10 a.m.  After repeated knocks received no response, neighbours forced the door open and discovered the lifeless bodies. The man and children were found on the bed, the wife in the bathroom, while the brother-in-law was found close to the door, suggesting he may have tried to open the door. Community sources noted that the victims had planned to return to Port Harcourt after the holiday before the tragedy occurred. The cause of death remains unknown, as no one has been able to provide clear details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

  Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface has begun his rehabilitation following a successful knee surgery. The Werder Bremen striker, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, went under the knife in Innsbruck, Austria, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Nigerian international has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season, with the hope of bouncing back for next season. The 25-year-old shared a video on social media showing him working with a physiotherapist.

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman, Martina Dachung, for allegedly selling her newborn baby for ₦1.4 million in Uromi, located in the Edo Central Senatorial District. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 10, 2025 said the mother was arrested following a report by one Ebhomien Matthew Asibor.  According to the PPRO, two other suspects, including a nurse, were arrested in connection with the illegal transaction.    “On 8th Januar y 2026, one Ebhomien Matthew Asibor ‘m’ of Uromi alerted the Command after learning that a mother who is allegedly involved in a trafficking arrangement,"  the statement read.   "Acting swiftly, operatives of Iruekpen Divisional Headquarters arrested one Martina Dachung, the mother of the baby who then led to the arrest of one Matron Ighalo Grace of Eguavon Medical Center, Uromi and Oha Promise, all connected to the illegal transaction.   "The newborn ...