Manchester United have officially completed the signing of highly rated Welsh goalkeeper Kit Margetson from Swansea City, continuing the club’s investment in young British talent ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 19-year-old Wales Under-21 international joins the Red Devils after the expiry of his Swansea contract, with both clubs agreeing a compensation package, avoiding the…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 may have only just begun, but two housemates are already dominating conversations online for very different reasons. Just hours after the premiere on Sunday, July 26, Aikou, a 25-year-old freelance teacher and web developer from Abuja, has emerged as one of the early fan favourites. Meanwhile, fellow housemate Flora has…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the country’s rising production costs, warning that Nigerian factories are paying up to 10 times more for electricity than manufacturers in parts of Asia, making it increasingly difficult for local industries to compete globally. Speaking on the challenges facing the manufacturing sector, industry leaders…
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday, July 27, after the United States and Iran paused military strikes, easing fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East and reducing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped by 5.9% to around $91.08 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
Suspected bandits have abducted a Kebbi State High Court judge, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, after attacking his residence in the early hours of Sunday, adding to growing concerns over insecurity in northwestern Nigeria. The judge was reportedly kidnapped around midnight from his home along Zogirma Road in Bunza Local Government Area, shortly after returning from…
Real Madrid are on the verge of completing one of the biggest transfers of the summer after reaching an agreement to sign highly rated winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal worth more than €100 million. The 19-year-old is expected to travel to Spain for a medical before signing a contract until 2031….
Singapore has tightened its monetary policy for the second time in three months, as rising energy costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about inflation and global supply chains. On Monday, July 27, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a slight increase in the rate of appreciation of…
BBNaija Season 11 housemate Tram has become one of the first contestants to dominate social media, with old videos and unverified personal claims resurfacing just hours after he entered the Big Brother house. The 24-year-old Lagos-based streamer was introduced on Sunday as one of 24 housemates competing for the show’s record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize….
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian forces have carried out a fresh wave of long-range drone and missile strikes targeting key Russian military and energy infrastructure, including a weapons manufacturing plant, an oil refinery and a naval warship. In his latest address on Friday, July 25, Zelensky said the operations successfully struck a military-industrial facility…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi has defended his record on asset declaration, state savings and the allegations linked to the Pandora Papers, insisting he complied with Nigerian law while in office. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Obi said he declared all his assets in both Nigeria and the…
