Manchester City have omitted Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips from their 28-man squad for the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, where they will face Inter Milan, the K League All-Stars and Atlético Madrid. The decision has intensified speculation over both players’ futures at the Etihad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Grealish, who spent last season…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has become the subject of fresh online debate after attending the service of songs for the late mother of Lagos politician Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) in Lagos. Videos from the event showed Obi arriving in a simple grey outfit, greeting mourners and quietly taking his seat after exchanging pleasantries…
ull City have reportedly made an €18 million bid for Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy as the newly promoted Premier League side continue strengthening ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 21-year-old Senegalese defender only joined Rayo permanently this summer after impressing during a loan spell from Real Betis, but his performances have already attracted significant…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 is serving another dose of drama after Head of House Chimsom Chuka made a heated remark about fellow housemate Barry during a private conversation with Sheba. The comment came amid growing tension over side conversations during meetings and what Chimsom described as Barry’s disrespectful attitude. In the conversation, Chimsom said…
Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has taken another symbolic step in her post-divorce journey by covering the “Idibia” tattoo on her shoulder with a butterfly, months after her separation from music icon 2Baba (Innocent Idibia). The new tattoo, revealed in recent photos shared on social media, has been widely interpreted by fans as a sign of…
Reports in Spain have linked Tottenham Hotspur with a potential move for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé, claiming the Premier League club are considering a €65 million bid for the French international. Koundé is viewed as a key target as Spurs look to strengthen their defence amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of some of their defenders….
Former Edo State governor and APC senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the business model of opposition figure Peter Obi, describing him as a “trader” whose activities allegedly “export jobs and import unemployment” into Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Oshiomhole argued that Obi’s import-based retail businesses do not contribute to long-term…
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, triggering widespread damage, power outages and an intensive search-and-rescue operation for people trapped beneath collapsed buildings and inside a heavily damaged shopping mall. Authorities have also been investigating an explosion that occurred at the mall shortly after the quake. Emergency crews, soldiers and firefighters have…
A heartwarming video from Abia State has gone viral after a woman and her friends prepared and shared snacks with road construction workers as a gesture of appreciation for the ongoing infrastructure projects under Governor Alex Otti’s administration. The 71-second clip shows the women serving refreshments to the workers while expressing gratitude for the transformation…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Fireboy DML has officially announced his new single, “CLAAT!”, set for release on August 7, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career. The singer teased the track with a black-and-white visual on social media, captioned simply, “CLAAT! 08/07,” sending fans into a frenzy. The release will serve as the…
