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 […]
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 […]
Manchester United vs Como: Seven injury concerns as Carrick waits on Martinez, Rashford and Shaw
Manchester United vs Como presents Michael Carrick with a fresh selection challenge, as several first-team players face fitness concerns ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League encounter in Italy. The Red Devils head into the October 21 fixture searching for their first victory in six matches across all competitions. Their latest disappointment was Sunday’s 1-1 draw against […]
NAF airstrike kills two senior ISWAP operatives in Lake Chad Region
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported the killing of two senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) operatives in an airstrike targeting a suspected terrorist hideout in the Lake Chad region, in an operation that also destroyed equipment believed to have supported the group’s activities. The operation, conducted under the Joint Task Force, Operation […]
Alberta Separatist referendum: 66% want to remain in Canada as independence movement persists
The Alberta separatist referendum has put Canada‘s national unity under renewed scrutiny, with 66% of voters planning to oppose separation as the oil-rich western province considers whether to break away from the country. The non-binding referendum, held on Monday, October 19, 2026, comes amid longstanding grievances over federal policies, environmental regulations and the distribution of […]
BREAKING: Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan dies at 71 after brief illness
Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, following a brief illness, according to an announcement by his family on Monday, October 19, 2026. Emmanuel Uduaghan, who governed Delta State for eight years between 2007 and 2015, passed away on Monday morning, leaving behind a political legacy shaped by […]
Ukraine Russian Missile strikes: Kyiv reports missing US warnings amid Trump-Zelenskyy feud
Ukraine Russian missile strikes have raised fresh concerns about US intelligence support for Kyiv after Ukrainian officials reported receiving no advance warnings on at least three days in the past week, amid escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For years, the United States has warned Ukraine ahead of Russian ballistic […]
Global food inflation set to surge as wars, El Niño threaten supplies
Global food inflation is expected to intensify in the coming months and persist into 2027 as war-related shipping disruptions, rising fertiliser costs and El Niño-driven drought threaten food supplies, placing millions of vulnerable households under greater financial pressure. From Asia to the Middle East and North Africa, consumers are already struggling with rising prices for […]