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Manchester United claimed a 2–0 victory over local rivals Manchester City in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday, handing interim manager Michael Carrick a successful start to his tenure in a high-profile derby fixture. United took the lead in the 65th minute when Bryan Mbeumo finished a swift counter-attacking move, slotting home after a rapid transition. They doubled their advantage in the 76th minute as Patrick Dorgu converted from close range to make it 2–0, re

The Rivers State House of Assembly has maintained that the Chief Judge of the state, Simeon Amadi, has formally received and acknowledged the impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, even as an interim court order sought to halt action on the process. Lawmakers began impeachment proceedings last week after reading gross misconduct charges against Fubara and Odu, signed by a majority of members of the legislature. The allegatio

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has confirmed that he will depart the club at the end of the 2025–26 season, bringing an end to his managerial tenure at Selhurst Park when his contract expires in June. The announcement was made public on Friday, with Glasner saying he is seeking a new challenge beyond his current role. Glasner, 51, told reporters that he informed Palace months ago of his decision and that both he and the club agreed to keep the information confidenti

The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed a formal resolution requesting the state’s Chief Judge to initiate an investigation into alleged misconduct by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, marking a procedural advancement in the ongoing impeachment process. During a plenary session on Friday, lawmakers voted in favour of the motion to refer the matter to the judiciary under Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has addressed his son’s recent move to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the decision as “entirely personal” and urging Nigerians not to draw broader political conclusions from it. Atiku made the remarks on Thursday via his X handle, in response to the announcement that his son, Abba Abubakar, formally left the PDP to join the ruling APC. The defection was publicly made at the National Assembly in Abuja, where Abba pledged hi

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has refuted reports suggesting that Value Added Tax (VAT) has been newly imposed on banking services, fees, commissions, or electronic money transfers, describing such claims as misleading. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the revenue authority said the narrative circulating in parts of the media was “categorically incorrect,” stressing that the existing tax framework already covers banking-related service charges. According to the NR

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has revealed he came close to retiring from professional football during a lengthy recovery from injury, saying he struggled mentally and physically before ultimately committing to his comeback. The candid interview was given to AFA Estudio, where he reflected on his rehabilitation and how support from those around him helped him persevere. The 27-year-old Argentina international was sidelined for approximately nine months after da

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid tribute to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, commending their courage, sacrifice and dedication to national unity and security. In a message posted on his verified X handle on Thursday to mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed annually on January 15, Atiku said he and his family joined “millions of Nigerians in solemn remembrance and deep gratitude to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.” The day is dedicated to h

PHOTO: Antonio Conte, head coach of Napoli, is escorted down the tunnel after being shown a red card during the Serie A match between Inter Milan and Napoli at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026, in Milan, Italy. Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has been handed a two-match suspension and fined €15,000 following his dismissal during Napoli’s Serie A defeat away to Inter on Sunday. The sanction was confirmed by Lega Serie A, which announced the disciplinary measures

Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 2–1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, knocking United out of the Emirates FA Cup third round and advancing to the fourth round of the competition. Brighton took the lead in the first half through Brajan Gruda, who finished a well-taken move to give the visitors an early advantage. Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck doubled the lead before the break with a powerful finish, making it 2–0 at the interval. Unite

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has clarified that amounts wagered on gaming and lottery activities commonly referred to as “stakes” will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), removing a source of uncertainty that previously affected operators in the betting, gaming and lottery sectors. Under Section 185, Subsection M of the newly enacted tax law, “money, stakes or securities including interest in money or securities” are explicitly listed among items exempt from VAT. The provisio

Egypt have defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final at the Agadir Grand Stade, advancing to the semi-final stage of the continental tournament. Egypt opened the scoring early through Omar Marmoush, who finished a through-ball opportunity to give the Pharaohs an early lead. Ramy Rabia extended Egypt’s advantage with a header from a Mohamed Salah corner, putting Egypt 2-0 ahead midway through the first half. Ivory Coast reduced the deficit when E

Nigeria reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-final at the Marrakesh Stadium, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams securing their progression. Nigeria controlled the match for long periods, creating several attacking chances and defending with organisation to prevent the hosts from troubling Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Just after the interval, Osimhen broke the deadlock when he headed home a

Macclesfield Town produced one of the most notable FA Cup shocks in the competition’s history by eliminating holders Crystal Palace with a 2-1 victory in the third round at Moss Rose, a match that featured a significant gap between the clubs and historic implications. The National League North side, playing five levels below their Premier League opponents and separated by 117 league places, advanced to the fourth round with goals from captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ric

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has addressed the media ahead of Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, stressing his side’s readiness for the occasion while offering updates on squad fitness and key selection decisions involving Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. in Jeddah, according to Madrid Universal. Alonso reflected on the significance of the fixture and the chance to claim his first trophy as Real Madrid manager, describing the final as a special moment for th

British rapper Dave and Nigerian singer Tems have released the official music video for their collaboration “Raindance” , which premiered on January 9, 2026. The video was filmed in Lagos, Nigeria, and serves as the visual accompaniment to the track featured on Dave’s third studio album, The Boy Who Played the Harp , released in October 2025. Shot across urban locations and a Lagos beachfront, the video combines performance-led scenes with narrative elements, reflecting the s

Morocco have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in their quarter-final match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, marking their first appearance at this stage of the tournament in 22 years. Goals from Brahim Díaz in the first half and Ismael Saibari in the second secured a clean sheet and a strong showing from the host nation in front of home supporters. Díaz opened the scoring in the 26th minute, convert

Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, a former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has denied that he recently declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2027 general election, saying reports suggesting otherwise misrepresented his comments. Baba-Ahmed spoke on Channels Television on Friday, explaining that what he said had been widely misunderstood amid early positioning ahead of the next elections and ongoing discussions within opposition circles. “I never dec

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have finalised a joint framework aimed at resolving consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data transactions, particularly cases where subscribers are debited without receiving value. The development was announced in a press release dated January 8, 2026, issued by the NCC and signed by Nnenna Ukoha, Head of the Commission’s Public Affairs Department. According to the statement, th