Michael Carrick is expected to remain in charge of Manchester United for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, according to reports from British media on Tuesday. Carrick’s future at Old Trafford has come under intense scrutiny following the club’s poor run of form, which has seen them go eight matches without a win. United’s latest setback was a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday, leaving the […]
Nigeria may experience increased heat and changing rainfall patterns as a strengthening El Niño event raises concerns about its potential impact on agriculture, water supply, electricity generation and public health. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said in September 2026 that El Niño was expected to strengthen into a very strong event and persist into early 2027. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has also warned that the phenomenon could influence rainfall […]
Organised labour will decide its next course of action after meeting with the Federal Government on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as negotiations over petrol prices, workers’ welfare and a proposed new minimum wage remain unresolved. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are demanding concrete commitments from the government to address their concerns and avert a possible nationwide industrial action. The unions are seeking a reduction […]
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player to receive the prestigious individual football award since Michael Owen in 2001. The England captain was crowned winner at the 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the London Palladium on Monday, following an impressive 2025–26 season for club and country. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich […]
The Federal Government is strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness for Ebola as the number of identified contacts linked to the country’s confirmed case rises to 53. According to a situation report, the government is identifying and equipping treatment centres in states with designated ports of entry while improving isolation facilities, surveillance and referral systems for suspected cases. The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital has undergone a needs assessment to determine its readiness […]
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved a ₦100 billion loan facility from United Bank for Africa (UBA) to fund infrastructure projects and other development initiatives across the state’s 33 local government areas. The lawmakers also approved a separate ₦300 billion facility to refinance an existing contractors’ finance facility obtained by the state government from Access Bank. The approvals followed a request by Governor Seyi Makinde, contained in a […]
Manchester United have ruled out the possibility of sacking their Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, despite reported frustration among senior players over the club’s transfer activity. The development follows defender Lisandro Martinez’s outspoken criticism of the club’s lack of investment during the summer transfer window after Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Martinez reportedly expressed his dissatisfaction with the club’s recruitment decisions, singling out Wilcox […]
The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new eastern and western electricity grids as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s recurring power grid collapses. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this at an energy conference in Lagos, stating that the government was preparing to begin the procurement process. He said Nigerians could begin to see the benefits of the projects within two to three years. Tegbe explained that […]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s decision to sell petrol at reduced prices by waiving its retail profit margin does not amount to a return of fuel subsidy. Oyedele explained that the temporary discount, which took effect on October 1, 2026, would be funded entirely by NNPC Retail Limited through the reduction of its earnings […]
