For a brief moment at a Nigerian airport, soldiers returning from a mission received something that cannot be measured in money: a standing ovation from ordinary Nigerians. Videos shared online show passengers applauding and cheering as the troops arrived. The spontaneous reaction has been praised by many Nigerians, with some saying the scene was a…
Alejandro Balde is entering the new Barcelona season with something to prove. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made it clear that talent alone will not guarantee Balde a place in his team. With João Cancelo back at the club and competition for places increasing, the 22-year-old left-back now has to show the commitment and consistency…
Aston Villa may have found an unexpected solution to their midfield problem. The Premier League club are in talks with former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka over a possible move to Villa Park. The 31-year-old German is a free agent after leaving Bayern this summer, and negotiations are reportedly progressing after Villa missed out on…
Sometimes, a collaboration does more than bring two fanbases together. It can introduce an artist to an entirely different audience. That appears to be happening with Ayra Starr and ZAYN’s “Heaven Baby”, a standout collaboration from her Starrgirl album. The song has quickly become one of the project’s biggest talking points, reaching the top of…
The war in Ukraine is once again forcing the world to confront a difficult question: should war ever reach places where ordinary people live, shop and go about their daily lives? At least 15 people were killed and more than 130 injured after Russian drones struck a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of…
A disturbing allegation from Abuja has reopened an uncomfortable conversation about HIV discrimination in Nigeria and the fear that still surrounds the virus. A man has claimed that a nightclub in Abuja refused him entry after bouncers learnt that he was living with HIV. In videos circulating online, he alleged that one of the bouncers…
Diego Simeone is making one thing clear: whatever happens with Julián Álvarez’s future, Atlético Madrid still need him on the pitch. The Argentine striker has been included in Atlético’s squad for Sunday’s Villarreal clash, marking his return after missing the opening league match. Simeone described Álvarez as an extremely important player for the team’s objectives…
For Tyrese Gibson, his upcoming trip to Nigeria appears to be about more than concerts or celebrity appearances. The American actor and singer is describing it as a return to Africa and a chance to connect with a part of his identity that he says has always been important to him. Gibson recently announced plans…
he long-running legal battle over Tinubu FBI records has entered another important stage, but the latest development does not mean the documents will automatically become public. A US federal judge has allowed the FBI to submit sensitive material privately for judicial review while giving the FBI, the Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement Administration and…
Georgia’s decision to reject the latest EU sanctions on Iran is more than a disagreement over one sanctions package. It is another sign that Tbilisi is becoming increasingly willing to put its own economic and strategic interests ahead of closer alignment with European foreign policy. The Georgian government declined to join the European Union’s latest…
