Manchester United and Arsenal are both keeping a close eye on Ollie Watkins, with the Aston Villa striker emerging as one of the Premier League’s most sought-after forwards as the summer transfer window enters its final stages. According to reports, United are considering a move for the 30-year-old England international if Joshua Zirkzee leaves the…
A viral video showing popular Nigerian forex trader Jeffrey Benson being confronted by suspected agberos in traffic has reignited concerns over street extortion and motorists’ safety in Lagos. The 46-second clip, reportedly recorded in Ikorodu, shows several men surrounding Benson’s luxury SUV, banging on the vehicle and allegedly demanding money before allowing him to continue….
Manchester United are reportedly considering Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas as an alternative for their left-back search, with the 19-year-old emerging as a potential option if the club cannot complete a deal for Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall. Salinas is understood to have a €16 million buy-out clause, making him a significantly cheaper target than many…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide enforcement operation to remove banned alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles smaller than 200ml from circulation, marking the full implementation of the Federal Government’s long-standing ban on the products. The operation is being carried out simultaneously…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has intensified his criticism of what he describes as the growing criminalisation of online expression, celebrating the release of a TikToker accused of circulating an AI-generated audio impersonating President Bola Tinubu while offering legal support to embattled content creator DJ Chicken. According to Sowore, Ifechukwu Dennis, who…
Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland struck either side of Aymen Hussein’s leveller, with Leo Ostigard also on target in a 4-1 triumph which is the country’s third World Cup win early Wednesday morning, Nigerian time. Both nations were back on the global stage for the first time this century and it was the…
Regional security tensions have intensified across the Pacific after China conducted a surprise long-range missile test just hours after Australia and Fiji signed a landmark bilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation. The missile, reportedly launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine with a simulated warhead, travelled across the South Pacific before landing in…
Nigeria has received 18 priceless Benin Bronzes from Switzerland in another major victory in the country’s decades-long campaign to reclaim cultural treasures looted during the colonial era. The historic handover took place on Monday at the National Museum in Lagos, where Nigerian and Swiss officials celebrated the return of artifacts taken during the British invasion…
Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime has sparked conversations online after sharing her views on the connection between finances, relationships, and marriage. Speaking during a recent appearance on the Tea With Tay podcast, Isime said she does not believe marrying a financially struggling partner automatically leads to a fulfilling life. The actress explained that…
NATO member states have agreed to a major multi-billion-pound investment in a new long-range missile defence programme, marking one of the alliance’s most significant military expansion initiatives in recent years as geopolitical tensions continue to rise across Europe and the Middle East. The agreement, reached during meetings involving NATO defense ministers and allied leaders, is…
