Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to defeat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford and secure their first win of the season. Michael Carrick’s side endured a difficult start, with Julio Enciso and Daizen Maeda forcing saves from goalkeeper Senne Lammens before Ipswich took the lead. Abdul Fatawu beat Luke…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued an executive order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings, shootings, injuries and violence reported at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage Area, Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, on August 24, 2026. The executive order, which takes effect on August 31, mandates the panel to investigate…
Devastating floods near Nepal’s border with China have killed at least 675 people in Nepal, the country’s disaster authority said on Saturday, with the death toll across the affected region rising to 682. Chinese state media reported seven deaths in Tibet following Wednesday’s disaster. The number of people missing in Nepal stood at 2,426, including…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory, while urging him to protect the lives and property of residents during the post-election period. Oyebamiji made the call on Saturday while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters in Osogbo,…
Rayan Cherki starred with a brilliant brace as Manchester City thrashed Crystal Palace 4-1 on Friday, delivering a statement performance after being left out of the starting line-up in their Premier League opener. City manager Enzo Maresca had revealed Cherki was frustrated by his omission from the starting XI for last weekend’s 2-1 victory over…
Andoni Iraola was denied victory on his Anfield debut as Liverpool manager after Victor Munoz struck late to secure a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Forest appeared set to claim a third consecutive league victory at Anfield after Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White twice put the visitors ahead. Alexander Isak levelled for Liverpool…
Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scored as Newcastle United secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, handing Roberto De Zerbi’s side a second consecutive Premier League defeat. Newcastle struck twice in the second half to deepen Tottenham’s difficult start to the season, with Elanga opening the scoring before Wissa sealed the points in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has assured industries operating along the 132kV Ikorodu–Sagamu corridor of sustained electricity supply while warning against energy theft, meter tampering and other practices that undermine the power sector. Tegbe gave the assurance during a high-level engagement with industrial customers along the corridor following concerns over discrepancies…
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million deal with Aston Villa to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as they look to strengthen their options between the posts. Martinez, 33, is expected to leave Villa after the club signed Zion Suzuki from Parma for almost £30 million. Juventus had also shown interest in the Argentina international but opted…
