The near-miss: When Jose Mourinho almost succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson
A new documentary reveals the behind-the-scenes breakdown of negotiations that almost saw Jose Mourinho replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013.
August 10, 2026
Babachir Lawal Prepares Legal Challenge Against Atiku Over ADC Gubernatorial Replacement
Babachir Lawal intends to sue the ADC and Atiku Abubakar over the allegedly unlawful replacement of Engr. Umar Suleiman as the party's Adamawa gubernatorial candidate for 2027.
August 10, 2026
NERC Removes Kaduna Disco Board Amid N456bn Debt Crisis
NERC has dissolved the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc board due to a N456.5 billion debt and persistent operational failure, appointing an interim board to oversee the transition.
August 10, 2026
Crystal Palace Nearing £21m Deal for Anan Khalaili
Crystal Palace are set to sign 21-year-old midfielder Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise for a reported fee of £21m.
August 10, 2026
Funke Akindele Casts Four Former BBNaija Stars in Upcoming Film The Four
Funke Akindele is set to release her new movie, The Four, on December 11, 2026, featuring a cast that includes four former Big Brother Naija housemates.
August 10, 2026
Ekiti police capture three ATM fraud suspects, seize 16 cards
Ekiti police arrested three men and recovered 16 ATM cards, dismantling a fraud ring that targeted bank customers in Ado-Ekiti.
August 10, 2026
Ogun Police Apprehend Man Accused of Impersonating Clergy
Ogun State police have arrested Kehinde Makinde, a fake pastor accused of defrauding congregants of N2.5 million under the guise of an organized pilgrimage.
August 10, 2026
Wike Clarifies Stance on 2027 Campaign Role for Tinubu
Minister Nyesom Wike has denied lobbying for the 2027 presidential campaign leadership, stating his support for President Tinubu does not depend on holding an official position.
August 10, 2026
Three Alleged ATM Card Thieves Apprehended in Ekiti with 16 Stolen Cards
Ekiti State police have arrested three suspects accused of operating a card-fraud syndicate, seizing 16 stolen ATM cards during the operation in Ado-Ekiti.
August 10, 2026
British Duo Imprisoned in Iran Conclude Prolonged Hunger Strikes
A British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges has ended their monthslong hunger strike after receiving support from family and fellow prisoners.
August 10, 2026