Rodri’s reported decision to choose Barcelona over Real Madrid has turned one of the summer’s biggest transfer battles on its head. After weeks of talks with Madrid, the Manchester City midfielder has reportedly informed the Spanish giants that his preference is now Barcelona, with personal terms understood to be in place and negotiations with City…
Nigeria is heading into the second half of 2026 with a mixed economic picture: the economy appears to be gaining momentum, but the naira remains under pressure and borrowing costs are still extremely high. A BusinessDay nowcast estimates that Nigeria’s economy could grow by 4.5% in Q2 2026, which would make it the fastest second-quarter…
The latest developments around the Strait of Hormuz are exposing a bigger problem than whether commercial ships can return to the waterway: international rules are struggling to keep pace with a geopolitical crisis. Iran and Oman are reportedly close to an arrangement that would create separate routes for ships travelling through the strait, with discussions…
A Family Court in Aba, Abia State, has sentenced 30-year-old Chidiebere Kalu, a security officer at Radiant Glory Academy, to concurrent one-year prison terms after convicting him of offences involving the abuse and intimidation of a 10-year-old pupil. One of the sentences carried no option of a fine, while the second had a ₦200,000 fine…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is entering a dangerous phase, with cases continuing to rise rapidly in the country’s eastern hotspot zones. The World Health Organization is warning that the response needs to be scaled up urgently as transmission continues, particularly in Ituri province. The latest numbers show how quickly the…
West Ham United have completed the signing of experienced defender Joël Veltman on a free transfer, with the Dutchman signing a one-year contract with an option for another season. He arrives after six years at Brighton, where he made 190 appearances. This is not the type of transfer that will dominate headlines because of a…
The Federal Government has assured public servants that outstanding wage awards will be paid before the middle of August, after months of complaints over delayed payments. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, gave the assurance as the government also moved to address outstanding promotion arrears. The immediate significance is obvious: workers…
Nigerian content creator Asherkine was briefly detained at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after attempting to film on campus without obtaining the required approval, according to his account shared online. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about how universities should deal with the growing number of creators who now treat campuses as natural locations…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 WASSCE results, with 61.54% of candidates securing at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. That means 38.46% did not meet the benchmark, a slight decline from last year’s performance. About 1.95 million candidates sat for the examination, meaning the result affects a huge…
The continuing conflict involving Iran is creating a strange situation in the global energy market: oil companies are making much more money at the same time that higher energy prices are putting pressure on consumers and businesses. Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil and Chevron are among the major energy companies benefiting from the sharp changes in oil…
