Sport from Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have sparked global outrage after some seats were listed for as high as $143,750 on FIFA’s official resale platform — more than 41 times the original ticket price.

Edo State is finishing preparations to host the second Niger Delta Games, with organisers and the Niger Delta Development Commission saying facilities and athlete camps are ready for a week of competition from 20th – 27th February, 2026.