Kylian Mbappé has added another remarkable achievement to his career by becoming the first player in 60 years to finish as the top scorer in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup in the same season, reigniting debate over whether he should finally win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid…
The latest tensions in the Middle East are revealing a problem that could become more important than the fighting itself: the countries involved increasingly disagree on what an acceptable end to the conflict actually looks like. US President Donald Trump has backed a 15-point framework for Gaza that would involve Hamas disarming, followed by a…
A new chapter officially began at AC Milan as head coach Ruben Amorim led his first training session at Milanello, launching preparations for the 2026/27 season with an energetic atmosphere and a clear message of ambition. The 41-year-old Portuguese manager, who joined the Rossoneri after leaving Manchester United, is tasked with returning Milan to the…
A viral discussion on X comparing maternal deaths in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Norway has reignited concerns over the country’s maternal healthcare crisis. While some posts claimed Nigeria recorded 90,000 maternal deaths in 2023, the latest estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNFPA, the World Bank Group and the United Nations Population…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to motorists not to engage in panic buying despite warning that localized fuel queues could emerge in parts of Lagos and Abuja this week due to temporary logistics challenges affecting private fuel depots. According to the association, the supply disruption is not linked to a…
Nigeria recorded fresh economic milestones this week as the naira remained relatively stable against the U.S. dollar while the Dangote Petroleum Refinery continued to strengthen the country’s position in the global energy market through record aviation fuel exports to Europe. The naira traded at around ₦1,370 to the U.S. dollar in the official foreign exchange…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the economic reforms introduced by his administration will soon translate into tangible improvements in their daily lives, despite the hardship many citizens continue to face. Speaking at the inauguration of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja, Tinubu defended key policies such as the removal of the fuel subsidy…
Jigawa State has approved a ₦3.5 billion interest-free loan for its Pilgrims Welfare Board to secure early deposits for 466 intending pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj. The state government says the decision is necessary to meet deadlines set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria and Saudi authorities, allowing Jigawa to secure its allocated…
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s latest offer for Rodri, with reports putting the bid at around £51m (€60m). City are believed to want significantly more, with their valuation reported at roughly £60m–£70m or higher. But the interesting part of this transfer is no longer whether Barcelona want Rodri. They clearly do. The question is whether…
The abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State has entered a second month with families still waiting for answers, as Governor Seyi Makinde renews efforts to secure the safe return of the victims. The prolonged captivity has intensified public concern over security in the South-West and raised fresh questions about Nigeria’s response to school…
