President Bola Tinubu is set to return to the United Nations General Assembly in person for the first time since 2023, with the Nigerian leader scheduled to address world leaders in New York on September 23, 2026. He is expected to speak between 11:30 a.m. and noon New York time, or 4:30 p.m. Nigerian time….
Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the club offering around £60 million plus £5 million in add-ons for the 22-year-old Cameroon international. Talks are advanced, although Brighton have not yet accepted United’s valuation. The interesting part of this transfer is not the fee. It is what Baleba…
President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to increase the salaries of serving military personnel was meant to strengthen troop welfare and recognise the demands placed on the armed forces. But just as the government celebrates the pay increase, retired military personnel are on the streets demanding to know why they were left behind. Military retirees gathered…
Canada has avoided a major new trade shock, but only for three days. President Donald Trump has paused planned 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, hours before the duties were due to take effect. Trump said the United States and Canada had reached a deal, but the agreement still depends on…
Nigeria’s 2027 election campaign has officially entered a new phase, but the first National Peace Accord signed by presidential candidates is already facing an important question: will politicians actually follow the rules they have just promised to respect? Presidential candidates and political party leaders gathered in Abuja on Tuesday to sign the accord ahead of…
Paul Pogba’s attempt to rebuild his career has suffered another major setback after the French midfielder and AS Monaco agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent. The 33-year-old joined Monaco in 2025 after serving an 18-month doping suspension, hoping the move would give him the fresh start needed to return to the level that…
The latest escalation between Iran and the United States is creating a new problem for Gulf countries: staying out of the war may no longer be enough to keep them safe. Iranian armed forces have warned Gulf states against providing any assistance to the US military, saying that allowing American forces to use their territory,…
Nigeria’s drug problem is becoming harder to ignore. In just a few days, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced a series of major operations involving cocaine, cannabis, opioids and other illicit substances across the country. The cases involve a social media influencer, a businessman who allegedly sold his legitimate business to finance…
Real Madrid may be starting the new season with a center-back partnership that tells us more about José Mourinho’s plans than simply who is fit enough to play. Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konaté are emerging as the leading pair for the opening games, with Antonio Rüdiger potentially starting on the bench. The combination is especially…
The latest US-Iran confrontation is no longer just about Tehran and Washington. It is now putting Oman, one of the region’s key diplomatic intermediaries, directly in the middle of the crisis. President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with US efforts to reach an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz….
