Wimbledon: Ruthless Sinner Ends Djokovic’s Dream, Sets Up Final with Alcaraz
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner produced a masterclass on Centre Court to dismantle Novak Djokovic in straight sets and book a place in his first Wimbledon final, where he will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The 23-year-old Italian overpowered the seven-time Wimbledon champion 6–3, 6–3, 6–4 in a stunning semifinal performance that ended Djokovic’s bid […]
Euro 2025: Spain Begin Title Bid with Emphatic Win Over Mourning Portugal
World champions Spain made a powerful statement in their opening match of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, thrashing Portugal 5-0 in a commanding display in Bern, Switzerland. The encounter was played in a sombre atmosphere, with both teams and fans paying tribute to Portuguese international Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, who tragically died in […]
Zelenskyy says allies failed to warn Kyiv before Russian ballistic missile strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says allies failed to warn Kyiv before Russian ballistic missile strikes hit civilian infrastructure, raising fresh concerns about intelligence cooperation as tensions between Ukraine and the Trump administration continue to grow. Zelenskyy said five Russian ballistic missiles struck civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital on Monday, describing the attack as “particularly […]
Oyo APC: Sharafadeen Alli names ex-deputy governors, senators to Apex Campaign Council
Sharafadeen Alli inaugurates Oyo APC’s Apex Campaign Council featuring former deputy governors, senators and party leaders ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has inaugurated an Apex Campaign Council comprising former deputy governors, serving and former lawmakers, party leaders and other prominent political […]
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms: Wike predicts relief for Nigerians within 2 to 3 years
Nyesom Wike predicts Nigerians may feel the benefits of Tinubu’s economic reforms within two to three years and urges governors to improve welfare. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has projected that Nigerians could begin to experience significant improvements in their economic conditions within the next two to three years, despite […]
Army arrests four suspected arms dealers, recovers AK-47 parts, ammunition in Plateau
Nigerian Army troops arrest four suspected arms dealers in Plateau, recovering locally made guns, AK-47 components and 42 rounds of ammunition. Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in illegal arms manufacturing and gunrunning in Plateau State, following a series of intelligence-driven operations in two local government areas. The operation, […]
Qantas grounds Boeing 787 in Rome after bedbug infestation discovered on flight from Perth
Qantas grounds Boeing 787 in Rome after bedbugs were discovered aboard an aircraft travelling from Perth, forcing the Australian airline to cancel a return service while engineers and maintenance teams carried out a deep clean. The parasitic insects were reportedly found in the front section of economy class on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating flight […]
UK Sanctions Dutch Businessman Over Machinery Supplies to Russian Missile Manufacturers
The UK sanctions Dutch businessman Alexander Tattersall and Turkish company Redwing Metal over allegations that they supplied European-made industrial machinery to Russian metallurgical plants linked to the country’s missile and fighter jet manufacturers. The sanctions, announced on October 8, 2026, follow an investigation by The Kyiv Independent that exposed how Redwing Metal allegedly channelled millions […]
Michael Owen backs Michael Carrick as Manchester United consider Antonio Conte appointment
Michael Owen backs Michael Carrick to remain Manchester United manager amid reports that the Premier League club are considering appointing Antonio Conte as his replacement. The former United striker believes Carrick deserves more time despite the team’s difficult start to the season. The former Manchester United striker believes Carrick deserves patience despite the club’s difficult […]
Makinde appoints Wolekanle as Oyo Chief of Staff after Segun Ogunwuyi’s resignation
Seyi Makinde appoints Wolekanle as Oyo Chief of Staff after Segun Ogunwuyi’s resignation, while Aderonke Adedayo becomes Due Process Office DG. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as the new Chief of Staff, following the resignation of Segun Ogunwuyi from the position. The governor also approved the […]
Circular Road: ‘Makinde’s ₦6bn promise is an audio gift, trust him at your own risk’ — David Oluokun
David Oluokun questions Makinde’s ₦6bn Circular Road compensation promise, describing it as a “Greek gift” and recalling residents’ complaints over demolitions. The Oyo State Coordinator of BSA Voice of Reason Media & RHAIN, Elder David Oluokun, has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde over his reported promise to revert to the 75-metre setback along the Ibadan Circular […]
Oyo Politics: Seyi Makinde’s Chief of Staff Segun Ogunwuyi resigns
Segun Ogunwuyi has resigned as Oyo State Chief of Staff to Seyi Makinde, sparking speculation about a possible APC defection ahead of the 2027 elections. Segun Ogunwuyi, who served as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has resigned from his appointment, adding a new dimension to the political developments unfolding in the […]