Manchester City supporters are making a fresh case for Erling Haaland Ballon d’Or 2026 recognition, pointing to a season in which the Norwegian combined major club output with a standout World Cup campaign. The debate is less about one statistic and more about how Haaland’s full season compares with the other leading names on the…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has appeared on Isbae U’s popular interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask, creating an unusual meeting between one of Nigeria’s most recognisable political figures and a comedian known for provocative, roast-style conversations. The appearance, released on Saturday, September 19, has attracted attention because of the contrast between Obasanjo’s political background…
The Ondo methanol poisoning deaths have reached 48 after laboratory tests linked the outbreak to dangerously high levels of methanol in locally prepared alcoholic and herbal drinks. The development has shifted the focus from the initial mystery surrounding the deaths to a wider question about how unregulated drinks are produced, sold and consumed in Nigerian…
A fresh security incident in southern Lebanon has put the Lebanese army and Israeli forces on alert, adding another layer of tension to an already unstable Middle East. The development comes as the UN Security Council separately condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warned about threats to regional and international security. The developments…
Suspected bandits have killed a local security commander, Agbeniga Taye, during an attack on Idofin-Ayekale in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State. Two residents were also reportedly abducted during the attack, raising fresh concerns about the security of rural communities in Kwara South. Local Security Commander Killed While Defending Community Reports from the area…
The 2026 Asian Games Nagoya officially begin today in Japan, bringing athletes from 45 countries and regions together for one of Asia’s biggest sporting events. The 20th edition of the Asian Games will run from September 19 to October 4 across Aichi-Nagoya and other Japanese venues. More than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to…
Abuja has hosted a China-Nigeria fashion show that brought Chinese and Nigerian styles together on one runway, turning fashion into a platform for cultural exchange and a possible opening for deeper creative and business cooperation. The event, organised by the China Cultural Centre and partners, featured designs inspired by the traditions of both countries. Organisers…
President Bola Tinubu is seeking deeper investment from France-based Bolloré Group as Nigeria tries to turn the global popularity of its entertainment industry into more local production, jobs and infrastructure. Tinubu met Bolloré Group chairman Vincent Bolloré and company executives in Paris on Friday, with discussions covering film, entertainment, fibre-optic infrastructure and the wider digital…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused some European leaders of preparing for war with Russia, while insisting that Moscow has no plans to attack Europe and remains open to restoring relations with its neighbours. Speaking at Russia’s Military-Industrial Commission, Putin said European politicians were using the conflict in Ukraine and fears about Russia to justify…
A 24-hour curfew has been imposed in Minna, Niger State, after protests erupted over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who were being held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The deaths have triggered a government investigation, the suspension of senior NSCDC personnel and growing questions about the conditions inside the…
