Written by Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has been hit with a 10-month ban after testing positive for a prohibited substance following a Europa League clash against Manchester United last season, European football’s governing body UEFA said on Monday. Analysis of a sample provided by the player after the game in May “revealed the presence of … Continue reading “Athletic Bilbao Defender Alvarez Given 10-Month Doping Ban”
Global tech giant Microsoft on Sunday said network traffic for its Azure cloud computing platform was experiencing increased delays in parts of the Middle East due to “undersea fibre cuts” in the Red Sea. Microsoft did not provide an explanation for what caused the cuts to the submarine lines but noted its network had … Continue reading “Microsoft Cloud Platform Hit By Cable Cuts In Red Sea”
Close friends and family of late fashion legend Giorgio Armani paid their final respects Monday at a small, private funeral in the village in northern Italy where his parents are buried. The ceremony took place at the 14th-century Church of San Martino in the picturesque village of Rivalta, near Piacenza, the city where the … Continue reading “Private Hometown Funeral For Italian Fashion Legend Giorgio Armani”
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Edo indigenes and residents of the state to embark on a two-week fasting and prayer to ward off evil from the land. In a statement on Monday by the Obamedo of Benin, Efosa Igbinomwanhia, the revered traditional ruler said the fasting would commence from … Continue reading “Oba Of Benin Calls For Two-Week Fast, Prayer For Peace In Edo”
The Federal Government’s budget may be under threat as Nigeria’s crude blend, Bonny Light, currently sells below the national budget’s $75 per barrel benchmark. Nigeria’s 2025 budget depends on an expected crude oil price of $75 per barrel, with production set at 2.06 million barrels per day. Nigeria’s premium crude grades, Bonny Light, Forcados, … Continue reading “Bonny Light Sells Below FG’s Benchmark As OPEC+ Hikes Production”
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over what he described as unprofessional conduct and violations of the Police Act by officers of the Kaduna State Police Command. In the petition, El-Rufai stressed the importance of accountability within the force, noting that the PSC must be consistently informed … Continue reading “El-Rufai Petitions PSC Over Alleged Misconduct In Kaduna Command”
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Leila Fowler, a renowned educationist, lawyer, and founder of the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Lagos. She passed away at the age of 92. The President’s message was contained in a statement shared on X by his Special Adviser on Information … Continue reading “President Tinubu Mourns Education Icon Leila Fowler”
You know, sometimes I sit back and ask myself—is Mr. Eazi even playing in the same league as the rest of us? 🎶 Sure, the man can drop bangers that have us dancing without shame, but what really blows my mind is his brain for business. This guy isn’t just collecting streams; he’s collecting assets! … Continue reading “Otedola Weds Eazi – The Easy Dollar Wedding a Social Analysis”
Draped in the glow of self-congratulation, President Bola Tinubu recently declared that Nigeria had already met its 2025 revenue target. “We have met our revenue target for the whole year, and we met it in August. Nigeria is not borrowing a dime from local banks,” the president boasted, adding: “The economy is stabilized; nobody is … Continue reading “Editorial: Tinubu’s “2025 revenue target met” and matters arising”
Last Sunday, an interview with former Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Channels Television revealed a lot as he spared no effort in promoting his profile as the new opposition frontrunner against President Bola Tinubu’s comeback bid in 2027. Sadly, the former governor left many obvious gaps and simply played the ostrich. As the first governor … Continue reading “2027: Desperate El-Rufai And The Limit Of Propaganda”