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FIFA are preparing a major compensation package for football clubs whose players will represent their countries at the 2026 World Cup.According to Melchor Ruiz of El Partidazo de COPE, clubs are expected to receive more than €9,000 per player per day throughout the tournament.The payments will apply not only to clubs that own the players’ contracts, but also to teams where footballers are currently playing on loan.The 2026 World Cup will be staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, running for 38 days from June 11 to July 19.With the tournament expanding to 48 teams for the first time, clubs are expected to lose players for longer periods than in previous editions, increasing concerns over player workload and fixture congestion.The co...

Publisher and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has cautioned Nigerians against placing all their hopes for the 2027 presidential election on Peter Obi, the former Labour Party candidate.Speaking on ARISE NEWS on Tuesday night, May 12, Momodu stated that the intense focus on Obi and the ongoing debate over zoning are distracting Nigerians from addressing critical national challenges such as insecurity, poor electricity supply, and weak governance.He argued that political discourse has been overly reduced to regional identity rather than competence and practical solutions.“I’m not going to be bogged into this zoning brouhaha because I’ve realized that it is a deliberate distraction from the important issues that we should be discussing,” Momodu said.“Instead o...

Transport prices for World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been reduced after fans criticised the original costs.Train fares have dropped from $150 (£111) to $98 (£73), while shuttle bus tickets were cut from $80 (£59) to $20 (£15) following the backlash from supporters planning to attend the tournament.Thomas Concannon, leader of the Football Supporters' Association England fan group, previously criticised "astronomical" event pricing, which he described as "completely out of the norm".MetLife Stadium, which will be known as New York/New Jersey Stadium during the World Cup as part of Fifa's policy on corporate-sponsored names, will host eight matches, including the final and one of England's Group L games.Rail journeys from Penn Station in Manhattan to the venue, which...

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has opposed the Federal Government’s proposal to exempt candidates seeking admission into the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme from writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).The union warned that such a move could lower the quality and standard of teacher education in the country.Speaking in Abuja during a teachers’ workshop organised by 21st Century in collaboration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, NUT National President Audu Amba argued that colleges of education should not be treated as second-choice institutions compared to universities.Amba expressed concern that many outstanding students now prefer universities, while colleges of education are increasingly seen as alternatives for candidat...

The Edo State Special Security Squad has arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed off two apartments allegedly used for cult initiation after the k!lling of a student near the University of Benin.The raids led by the Chief Security Officer and Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, were carried out in hotspots including Ekosodin, Isihor, Old Road off S&T Barracks, Airport Road, 19th Street Ugbowo, Ogba-Evbuodia, and Evbuomore Quarters.Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the squad’s spokesperson, Noah Idemudia, confirmed the arrest and accused some community leaders of allegedly aiding violent crimes.“Twelve suspected cultists have been arrested in connection with the killing of a young man on Sunday. Two apartments allegedly used for cult initiations hav...

The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, is expected to declare his presidential ambition during a rally to be held at Mapo Hall in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state, on Thursday.The event is expected to serve as the official unveiling of a political alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement in the state.Aside from declaring his presidential bid, Makinde is also expected to unveil aspirants seeking state and national elective positions on the platform of the APM.Recall that there was a wave of resignations by political officeholders in the state, especially those seeking positions in the 2027 elections, from the PDP to the APM.Among those expected to be unveiled on the APM platform are former Commissioner for Finance in...

The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first men's World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, as well as their final group match against Brazil.England's second group match - against Ghana on 23 June - will also be shown on BBC, as well as their knockout fixtures in the last 32, last 16, and semi-final provided they reach those stages.England's other Group L matches - against Croatia and Panama - and Scotland's meeting with Morocco will be shown on ITV.The BBC will have three of the top four picks in the round of 16 and three of the top five picks in the round of 32.Both broadcasters will show the final.Defending champions Argentina will have their group meetings with Austria and Jordan shown live on the BBC.The BBC will also show two group matches a...