Manchester United are stepping up plans to sign a third midfielder this summer, with Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Roma’s Manu Koné emerging as the leading candidates as Michael Carrick continues his squad rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 season. United have already strengthened their midfield by signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and triggering Youri Tielemans’ release…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a significant step in the Alliance of Sahel States’ (AES) ambition to showcase regional unity through football despite ongoing security challenges. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed receipt and acceptance of the…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered another dangerous phase, with fresh US military strikes and mounting threats to global shipping pushing crude oil prices closer to the $100-per-barrel mark and raising concerns over the global economy. US forces carried out a 12th consecutive night of airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, saying…
Political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election gathered fresh momentum on Tuesday after five South-East governors declared their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, while Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara also aligned himself with a regional coalition backing the administration. The announcement was made by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East…
The Yobe State Government has approved the release of ₦460.83 million to support 1,780 women entrepreneurs through a grassroots empowerment program aimed at strengthening small businesses and improving livelihoods across the state. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni in Damaturu. According to the Commissioner for…
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has claimed he lost $4 million after allegedly purchasing a stolen property in Lagos, leaving him devastated and appealing for public help. The artist, whose real name is Abiola Akinbiyi, shared the emotional revelation on social media, saying the seller disappeared after receiving payment and that he has since engaged a…
Nigerian music stars Fola and Ayra Starr have reached another career milestone after appearing on the iconic Times Square digital billboard in New York following the release of their collaborative single, “Treat U Right.” The billboard appearance celebrates the growing success of the Afrobeats collaboration, which was released on July 2 under Dangbana Republik Records/EMPIRE….
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy and Asake to channel part of their wealth into charitable causes by establishing a foundation to support poor and vulnerable Nigerians. Speaking at the launch of the National Community Food Bank Program in Lokoja, Kogi State, the First Lady said wealthy…
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to make an emergency landing after a cabin window was dislodged shortly after take-off, leaving a 61-year-old passenger partially pulled out of the aircraft during a sudden loss of cabin pressure. According to eyewitnesses and aviation officials, the incident occurred when a loud bang…
Spain is battling one of the deadliest wildfires in its modern history after a fast-moving blaze swept through the southern region of Andalusia, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 others missing as firefighters race to bring the inferno under control. The wildfire, which tore through the Los Gallardos–Bédar area in Almería Province, spread…
