CAF Expands AFCON to 28 Teams After Controversial 2025 Final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will now feature 28 teams instead of the previous 24. CAF President Patrice Motsepe disclosed the decision following an executive committee meeting in Egypt. Motsepe said the expansion is part of CAF’s commitment to “world-class football” and to encouraging African […]
‘I Prefer to Work’ — Sunday Afolabi Speaks After Danfo Driver Video Goes Viral
A video of veteran Nollywood actor Sunday Afolabi working as a commercial “danfo” driver has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions. The clip shows the actor popularly known for his role in the classic film Owo Blow, calling out to passengers and assisting them into his bus. Afolabi’s involvement in the transport business […]
Mourners Gather in Beirut for Journalists Killed in Israeli Strikes
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Beirut for the funerals of three journalists killed during Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. Truth Live News International learnt from Sky News that the victims — Ali Shoaib, Fatima Fatouni, and Muhammad Fatouni were covering ongoing military operations when their vehicle was hit near Jezzine. Emotional scenes unfolded during the […]
Tottenham Sack Igor Tudor After Six Weeks in Charge
Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with head coach Igor Tudor after just six weeks in charge, the club has confirmed. Tudor, who replaced Thomas Frank in February, failed to win any of his five Premier League matches, recording one draw and four defeats during his short spell. In a statement posted on X, the club […]
Nigeria’s Samson Makes History as CAF Acting General Secretary
Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been appointed as the acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), making him the first Nigerian to hold the position since the continent’s football-governing body was founded nearly seven decades ago. The appointment was approved on Sunday during a CAF congress meeting at the Giza Palace […]
Man Arrested After Car Hits Pedestrians in Derby City Centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck multiple pedestrians in Derby city centre, East Midlands, UK, on Saturday night. Truth Live News International learnt from Sky News that the incident occurred around 9:30pm on Friar Gate, where a black Suzuki Swift drove into a number of people, leaving […]
Iran War: Journalist Urges JD Vance to Invoke 25th Amendment Against Donald Trump
Scott McConnell, founding editor of The American Conservative, has suggested that JD Vance should consider invoking the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution to remove Donald Trump from office. McConnell made the statement in a post on X, advising the vice president to support a constitutional transition of power. The amendment allows the vice […]
BREAKING: Kwankwaso Set to Join ADC On Monday After Meeting Atiku
Former Kano State governor and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is poised to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, following weeks of strategic consultations and high-level engagements. In a move widely interpreted as a calculated step toward building a formidable opposition bloc ahead of the […]
Tension Rises as ASUU Issues Ultimatum, Stakeholder Appeals for Restraint
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has been urged to exercise restraint and reconsider its planned strike action amid ongoing engagements with the federal government. The advice follows the union’s four-day ultimatum demanding payment of lecturers under the new salary structure. An education stakeholder, who spoke anonymously, cautioned against rushing into another industrial action, noting […]
AFCON 2025 Controversy: Luis de la Fuente Urges Respect for CAF Ruling
Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente has reacted to the controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, following the decision by the Confederation of African Football to strip Senegal of the trophy and award it to Morocco. Speaking on the issue, De la Fuente stressed the importance of professionalism and respect […]