End of an Era: Leon Goretzka to Leave Bayern Munich After Contract Expiry
FC Bayern Munich have officially confirmed that midfielder Leon Goretzka will leave the club…
End of an Era: Leon Goretzka to Leave Bayern Munich After Contract Expiry
FC Bayern Munich have officially confirmed that midfielder Leon Goretzka will leave the club at the end of the 2025/26 season when his current contract expires, ending an eight-year spell that has seen him lift multiple major trophies with the Bavarian giants. Sporting director Christoph Freund made the announcement, stressing that the 29-year-old Germany…
Bonny Light Hits $78 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Set Global Oil Markets Ablaze
Global energy markets witnessed a dramatic convulsion yesterday as crude oil prices surged to new heights. Nigeria’s premium grade, Bonny Light, soared to $78 per barrel following intensified rhetoric from Washington. This price level represents the highest peak for the national crude grade since last August. Concurrently, the international benchmark, Brent crude, rallied by nearly…
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess to Stand Trial Over 38 Charges in Historic Royal Scandal
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship, will appear before the Oslo District Court on Tuesday to face 38 criminal counts, including four allegations of rape, physical and psychological abuse of former partners, and drug-related offences. The charges, some dating as far back as 2018, represent the…
Trump Files $10bn Lawsuit Against IRS Over Alleged Tax Records Leak
US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), accusing the agency of failing to protect his confidential tax records and causing significant reputational and financial damage. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday in a Miami federal court, was brought by Trump in his personal capacity alongside…
Why China Swiftly Executed 11 Members Of Notorious Border Crime Family
China’s rapid execution of 11 members of a notorious organised crime family operating along the China–Myanmar border underscores Beijing’s uncompromising stance on transnational crime, online fraud, and human trafficking. The executions followed death sentences handed down in September, and came as no surprise to observers familiar with China’s judicial system, which carries out more executions…
Wike Cautions FCT Workers Against Defying Court Order in Ongoing Industrial Dispute
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike on Thursday warned workers under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) that disobeying a court order on their industrial action would attract consequences, stressing that filing a notice of appeal does not amount to a stay of execution. Speaking in Abuja while handing over 12 new ambulances to…
Nigeria’s Telecoms Industry Attracts Over $1bn Investment In 2025 — NCC
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector attracted over $1 billion in capital investment in 2025, driving the deployment of more than 2,850 new network sites nationwide, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The disclosure was made by the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, following the official release of the commission’s Fourth Quarter 2025…
Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Fatal Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Crash
British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time following the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends in December 2025. In a heartfelt video shared on his official Instagram page on Thursday, the former heavyweight champion mourned Latif Ayodele, popularly known as Latz, and Gami…
N58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget Scales Second Reading In House Of Representatives
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading, as lawmakers rallied behind President Bola Tinubu’s fiscal proposal aimed at stabilising the economy, strengthening national security, and accelerating capital project delivery. Tagged “The Budget Of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience And Shared Prosperity,” the spending plan was presented to a…
Tragic Shark Attack Claims Life of 13 Year Old Tourist on Brazilian Beach
A devastating shark attack has claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy in Brazil. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a popular tourist beach in Pernambuco. Authorities identified the victim as a young visitor enjoying the water with his family. This tragedy has sent shockwaves through the local community and the international travel sector….