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 […]
Alli Campaign Organisation faults Oyo Assembly over approval of Makinde N100bn loan
Alli Campaign Organisation accuses Makinde of political desperation over Oyo’s proposed N100bn loan, warning of rising debt ahead of the 2027 elections. The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has condemned Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to proceed with securing a fresh N100 billion loan, despite earlier warnings against reckless borrowing in the twilight of his […]
2027 Presidency: Alli Campaign mocks Makinde after APM South-South leaders pass vote of ‘no confidence’
SSACO says APM South-South leaders’ rejection of Seyi Makinde exposes weaknesses in his 2027 presidential ambition and raises questions about his political future. The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has described the reported rejection of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde by leaders of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in the South-South geopolitical zone as […]
Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians as Trump presses Kyiv to accept peace terms
Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians in overnight attacks that claimed four lives and damaged energy infrastructure across several regions, as US President Donald Trump urged Kyiv to agree to peace terms with Moscow amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war. Two of the victims were over 80 years old, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday, […]
Trump tells Independent reporter to be quiet after clash over fraud whistleblower rewards
US President Donald Trump clashed with The Independent reporter Andrew Feinberg in the Oval Office after being questioned about a new fraud-reporting programme offering whistleblowers rewards of up to $30,000. The exchange escalated as Trump challenged the journalist, while Vice President JD Vance and administration officials also criticised him. The confrontation began during an announcement […]
Serbia student protest movement targets Vučić’s government in high-stakes election
Serbia’s opposition landscape faces a potential turning point as the Serbia student protest movement prepares to challenge Aleksandar Vučić’s political establishment in a parliamentary election that could end more than a decade of Serbian Progressive Party dominance. The student-backed coalition, operating under the name Student List, has emerged from two years of demonstrations into an […]
Ebola in Nigeria: FG tracks 44 contacts after Abuja case
Nigeria investigates an Ebola case in Abuja, traces 44 contacts and strengthens airport surveillance as health authorities work to prevent further infections. Nigeria has begun a fresh public health response following the detection of Ebola Virus Disease in Abuja, placing health institutions and aviation authorities on alert as officials work to determine whether the infection […]
Oyo government begins talks with BCOS stakeholders over salaries, pensions
The Oyo State Government has opened discussions with stakeholders of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) to address challenges affecting the state-owned media organisation, including irregular salary and pension payments, staff shortages and inadequate operational facilities. The meeting took place at the Conference Hall of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Secretariat, Agodi, […]
Britain deploys RAF typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi drone and missile attacks
Britain deploys RAF Typhoon jets on defensive missions over Saudi Arabia as Houthi drone and missile attacks intensify, with the United Kingdom expanding military assistance to protect Saudi cities, airports and critical infrastructure amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The British Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday, October 20, that Royal Air Force fighter […]
Troops rescue 27 abducted persons in Katsina, recover motorcycle from fleeing terrorists
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 27 people abducted by terrorists in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, following a rapid military response to a distress call. The rescue operation, which took place on October 16, 2026, involved troops attached to Sector 1, who moved […]
Milan protests: Italy to deploy 500 soldiers as looting forces luxury shops to close
Milan protests have prompted Italy to prepare the deployment of 500 additional army troops after violent demonstrations over rising living costs and poor public services escalated into clashes with police, shop looting and property destruction. Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini announced the planned military deployment on Monday, October 19, saying the additional troops would help […]