A fresh dispute involving President Bola Tinubu and an Atiku lobbying firm has shifted attention from political accusations to a more important question: where is the evidence? Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. claimed that its founder, Dr Karl Von Batten, was offered $3 million by a person it was told was connected to Tinubu. The firm said…
Switzerland produced a disciplined display to defeat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, securing their first FIFA World Cup knockout victory in 88 years and booking a place in the Round of 16. Breel Embolo gave the Swiss an early lead in the 10th minute after being set up by impressive youngster Johan Manzambi, before Dan Ndoye…
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another historic World Cup moment as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic Round of 32 clash, booking a place in the last 16 against Spain. Croatia struck first in the 53rd minute through Ivan Perišić, leaving Portugal chasing the game in front of a packed crowd in…
The summer transfer window is heating up, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid all involved in major developments. Liverpool Target Barcola, But Not as Salah’s Replacement Liverpool are continuing to explore a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with reports suggesting the France international is a serious target for the Reds. The interesting…
For Niyi Akin, appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the kind of career moment that sounds almost too perfect to script. The British-Nigerian actor recently shared childhood photos showing himself with a Spider-Man toy while the classic animated series played on television. Alongside the throwback images, Akin revealed that he once told his family…
Real Madrid are exploring the possibility of bringing in a traditional No. 9 after Gonzalo García’s departure, with the club looking for a different attacking profile to complement Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Endrick. Gonzalo has now completed a permanent move to Fulham for €40 million, with Madrid retaining a significant portion of his rights…
A Nigerian national has pleaded guilty in a US federal court for his role in a scheme that stole more than $415,000 in unemployment insurance benefits, but the case is about more than one man’s actions. It shows how identity theft and wire fraud have evolved into organised operations capable of exploiting government benefit systems,…
International mediators have unveiled a tentative roadmap aimed at ending the war in Gaza, with the proposed framework calling for Hamas to disarm in phases while Israeli forces gradually withdraw from the territory. The proposal, announced following intensive negotiations involving the United States, Egypt, Qatar and other regional partners, outlines a multi-stage process designed to…
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, June 8, causing widespread destruction across Mindanao and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia. Authorities say the disaster has killed at least 37 people, injured hundreds more, and left tens of thousands displaced, with search and rescue operations still ongoing as of…
Nigeria’s public debt has exceeded the government’s debt sustainability threshold after the Federal Government borrowed 61.2% more than originally budgeted to finance a wider-than-expected fiscal deficit in 2024, according to data from the Budget Office analyzed by BusinessDay. The report showed that total public debt rose to ₦144.67 trillion, pushing the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio to…
