•Neymar Jr. Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a 16-year spell with the Seleção after Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old Santos forward confirmed his decision after his team’s 4-2 win over Universidad Central in the second leg...
•Cesar Azpilicueta Former Chelsea FC captain and Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta has announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the current season. The 36-year-old, who currently plays for Sevilla FC, confirmed the decision today, bringing an end to a distinguished career that saw him win major honours, including two Pr...
•Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori The Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Chief Roseline Amioku, has stated that more than 200 civil servants who falsified their ages to prolong their service have been forced into immediate retirement. Amioku disclosed this at a media interaction at the Commission’s office in Asaba, w...
•President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote Aliko Dangote has retired as Chairman of the Board of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, bringing an end to a 20-year leadership of the company. His retirement takes effect from June 16, 2025, according to a statement signed by the company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, yesterday. Dangote, who...
•Tyson Fury Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said today he had retired from boxing. “I’m going to make this short and sweet,” the British fighter said in a social media post. “I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. “It’s been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it.” The “Gypsy King”, 36, […]...
•Tiwa Savage Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that she is quitting music. In a recent Instagram story, the mother of one shared that her upcoming studio album might be her last. Tiwa Savage hinted that her decision to potentially retire from music is due to feeling exhausted and believing she has given her best […]
After 35 years of active service to the country, the military yesterday, retired 656 senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) after subjecting them to a six-month demilitarisation training. The retirees were disengaged from service at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, amid fanfare, reports The Nation. Those retired...
•Barcelona and Spanish football star, Andres Iniesta Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who won two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup with an all-conquering Spain team, announced his retirement from football today at the age of 40. “Being on the pitch is over,” a visibly emotional Iniesta told reporters at a news conferenc...
•Raphael Varane France World Cup winner Raphael Varane yesterday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. Former Real Madrid and Manchester United center-back Varane had joined Italian club Como for this season but was then excluded from their Serie A squad having suffered a knee injury in August, reports AFP. “A new […]...
•Germany captain, Ilkay Gundogan Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan announced his retirement from international football today after leading his country at Euro 2024, citing “a certain tiredness” both physically and mentally. “After a few weeks of reflection, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team career,” Gundogan w...
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