Atlético Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has praised Barcelona’s impressive start to the 2026/27 La Liga season, saying Hansi Flick’s side are playing at a level that appears different from the rest of the league. Simeone made the remarks after Atlético’s 2–1 victory over Real Madrid in Sunday’s Madrid derby, with Barcelona maintaining their perfect league
Popular skit maker and actor, Akinyoola Ayoola, better known as Kamo State, has explained why Nollywood actress Funke Akindele was absent from the premiere of his debut cinema film, Star Lomo. Kamo State said Akindele could not attend the premiere because she was out of the country, dismissing speculation that her absence was connected to
Nigerian Afrobeats star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has taken delivery of a customised Bugatti Chiron VXX, reportedly valued at about ₦9 billion. The bespoke hypercar was unveiled in Lagos on Saturday by Venuum, a Dubai-based luxury vehicle customisation company that shared footage of the presentation on its Instagram page. In the video,
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in a statement shared on Instagram on behalf of the family. The family described the celebrated actor as “The Lion
Aishat M. Abisola Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or cannot use the hormone effectively, causing glucose to build up in the bloodstream. Although diabetes is widely associated with high blood sugar, its effects can extend far beyond glucose control, potentially damaging the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi Every recruitment exercise into Nigeria’s security services should be viewed as more than an opportunity to reduce unemployment. It is, in essence, an exercise in national security. Because, the people admitted into the armed forces today may, within a few years, be entrusted with weapons, sensitive information, critical installations and the
By Mukhtar Bio Jibril Every year, Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions produce thousands of graduates whose ambition is to secure a conventional white-collar job in a bank, government ministry, corporate organisation or other formal institution. For many young Nigerians, obtaining a degree is still viewed as the first step towards a stable monthly salary,
Nigeria’s mineral wealth should be a foundation for economic diversification, industrial development and shared prosperity. Instead, the persistence of illegal mining continues to expose the country to revenue losses, environmental degradation, insecurity and avoidable human tragedies. The reported death of 37 artisanal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
By Oyeyemi Abolade In Nigeria’s bustling informal economy, traders and transport operators routinely make payments whose purpose, legal basis and beneficiaries are often unclear. Across markets and transport hubs, these charges are collected daily, weekly, monthly or annually. They may be described as dues, tickets, sanitation fees, security contributions or development levies. In many cases,
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi When public institutions are assessed by the difference they make in the lives of citizens, the record of Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa at the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) is worth examining. Since taking over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in 2021, Yelwa has overseen the