Month: October 2026

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Football

Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Complete Fixtures & Fourth-Round Highlights

The 2026/27 Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has been completed. Liverpool face Bournemouth, holders Manchester City host Bradford, and giant-killers Fleetwood Town await Newcastle or Everton. The path to Wembley Stadium is taking shape following the completion of the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw on Wednesday night. Conducted live on Sky Sports by former professional players Conor Coady and Graeme Le Saux, the draw set up a mix of high-stakes Premier League […]

todayOctober 29, 2026

Business

Tech Evolution: Google Wallet and Google Pay Officially Launch in Nigeria

Google Wallet and Google Pay have officially launched in Nigeria, enabling Android and Wear OS users nationwide to make secure contactless tap-to-pay transactions and digital payments. In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s rapidly expanding financial technology ecosystem, Google Wallet—incorporating Google Pay—has officially launched nationwide, bringing advanced digital payment capabilities to millions of citizens. The rollout allows Nigerian users with Android smartphones and Wear OS smartwatch devices to access fast, seamless, […]

todayOctober 29, 2026

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES 70,000 NAIRA MONTHLY TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SERVANT

President Bola Tinubu has approved a monthly transport allowance of 70,000 naira for public servants at all levels, following a meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, as the union’s four-day ultimatum to shut down the economy over rising fuel prices and the minimum wage dispute ended yesterday, October 27. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, […]

todayOctober 28, 2026

National

INEC BEGINS PROBE INTO SUSPECTEDAI-GENERATED PHOTOS ON ONLINEVOTERS REGISTER.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has said it has commenced an investigation into suspicious photographs, suspected to have been generated by artificial intelligence, AI found in the preliminary register of voters published online. The Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, explained that the online register, published on October 26, 2026, is the same preliminary register earlier displayed at registration areas nationwide […]

todayOctober 28, 2026

News

NIGERIAN GOSPEL SINGERS PAY TRIBUTE TO LATE COLLEAGUE, TOLUWANISINGS.

Nigerian Gospel singers, Yinka Alaseyori, Esther Igbekele, and other colleagues paid tribute to late gospel minister, Olayemi  Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, who died on October 14, 2026, after reportedly slumping in Ibadan. The Night of Tributes, held in Ibadan yesterday, was emotional, with artistes dressed in an all-white ensemble in line with the event’s dress code, taking turns on stage to honour their late colleague with songs and words […]

todayOctober 28, 2026

Entertainment

Behind the Music: Chidinma Ekile Opens Up on the Untold Struggles, Failed Relocation Plans, and Spiritual Rebirth That Led to Gospel Music

When Chidinma Ekile burst into the African music scene after winning Project Fame West Africa in 2010, she became an instant household name. Chart-topping pop hits like "Kedike" and "Emi Ni Baller" cemented her place at the apex of Nigerian mainstream entertainment. She had the fame, the glamour, and the commercial success that most artists spend a lifetime chasing. Yet, behind the glittering lights and hit records, a quiet storm […]

todayOctober 28, 2026

Foreign

Tragic Rail Disaster in Spain: Death Toll Rises Past 30 in High-Speed Train Collision

At least 30 people are confirmed dead and dozens injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, Toledo. Emergency services remain on high alert as rescue efforts continue on the Madrid–Andalusia line. Emergency services in central Spain are battling through twisted wreckage following a catastrophic high-speed train collision near Urda (Toledo) that has claimed at least 30 lives, with regional authorities warning the death toll is expected to rise further. […]

todayOctober 28, 2026

Education

The Evolution of Harry Kane: From Rejection to the Top of the World

Released by Arsenal’s academy as a teenager and doubted early on, Harry Kane’s journey to the 2026 Ballon d'Or proves that tough times never last, but tough people do. Harry Kane is living proof that tough times never last, but tough people do. From being released by Arsenal’s academy as a teenager to enduring loan spells away from the spotlight at Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich, and Leicester, Kane refused to […]

todayOctober 27, 2026

Football

History Made: Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or After Record-Breaking 73-Goal Season

Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or after an extraordinary season yielding 73 goals and three trophies.  In a historic moment for international football, Harry Kane has been awarded the prestigious Ballon d’Or, cementing his status as the premier striker in world football following a monumental 2025/2026 campaign. The Bayern Munich and England captain finished at the top of the global voting ahead of […]

todayOctober 27, 2026

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