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News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsMarch 18, 2026 21:01 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Baleba to Man Utd on? Manchester United have held fresh discussions with the agent of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba ahead of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils are poised to strengthen their midfield department ahead of next season. Casemiro will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June.Manuel Ugarte is also frustrated with his lack of playing time during the ongoing campaign and the Uruguayan could push for a new challenge in the next transfer window.Amidst this,…

A Lagos-based woman, Osarobo Odigie, has instituted legal action against popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat , popularly known as Peller, over alleged defamation, cyber harassment, and invasion of privacy at a lounge. In a pre-action letter dated March 10, 2026, and signed by Bola Osineye of FA Garrick & Co., the claimant’s lawyers accused the influencer of making defamatory remarks against their client and publishing a video of her online without consent. A thumbnail of the viral video…Credit: Peller According to the letter, the incident occurred in the early hours of January 6, 2026, at Folixxx Lounge along the Lekki-Epe…

Ayobami Ayinla, aka Kopa Respect, is a prankster who posts his videos on social media. With over 235,000 followers on TikTok, he is quite popular for his pranks, where he dresses like a NYSC member and demands services without paying. He speaks with NAOMI CHIMA about his career and other issues What are your educational qualifications? I attended the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations. I am also currently pursuing my Master’s degree at Osun State University. When did you start using social media? If we are talking about…

Nigeria’s commercial paper market has grown at a pace that would have been difficult to predict two years ago. Issuance volumes reached N143.19bn in February 2026, a 165 per cent increase from N53.96bn in January, according to the WealthBridge Market Intelligence Credit Market Report. In the first seven months of 2025, new CP listings crossed N1.58tn, more than double the N763.43 billion recorded in the same period in 2024. The surge reflects a shift in how Nigerian companies fund their operations, and in who gets to participate as an investor. A commercial paper is a short-term, unsecured debt instrument that…

Nomba has launched a new Global Payout API to simplify how Nigerian payment firms move money across borders. Designed to enable businesses collect funds in naira or stablecoins and send payouts to the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria, the new system handles foreign exchange conversion instantly and locks in rates at the point of transaction. For years, operators in this space have had to manage cash on two fronts. They collect in naira, then look for foreign currency elsewhere, while also keeping reserves ready for payouts. That process ties down capital and slows transactions.…

Veteran filmmaker and Chief Executive Officer of Wale Adenuga Productions, Wale Adenuga, has responded to claims by actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, that he is broke. Ayoyinka sparked online reactions after alleging financial hardship despite his long-standing role in the popular TV series Papa Ajasco and Company. In a statement released on Wednesday, Adenuga dismissed insinuations of neglect and described the narrative as “false and misleading,” while providing details about his relationship with the actor and the structure of their professional engagement. “My first impression when I watched the Papa Ajasco video now trending on the internet,…

By Adedapo Adesanya The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have commended Rite Foods Limited for its commitment to safe, high-quality manufacturing and its consumer-centric approach that continues to strengthen consumer confidence in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector. The commendation came during a recent stakeholder forum commemorating World Consumer Rights Day, themed Safe Product, Confident Consumers, organised by the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) and hosted by Rite Foods Limited at the company’s state-of-the-art factory in Ososa, Ogun State, on Friday. The forum brought together key…

By Ndahi Marama The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered medical consumables and assorted medications to support the treatment of persons injured in the recent explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State. The agency also provided food and non-food items for families of those affected by the incident. The items were delivered by the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, during her visit to Maiduguri alongside the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. During the visit, Shettima sympathised with the victims and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring their full recovery. At the University of Maiduguri Teaching…

The Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that when President Bola Tinubu wins in 2027, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, would crawl back into the hole he came from. Fani-Kayode made the remark while noting that Momodu’s glory days were certainly over. He was reacting to Momodu’s comment about himself and Reno Omokri, in which he described them as “perpetual agents of perfidy” lacking credibility. Responding, he posted on X: “I saw Dele Momodu’s response to my article on him and was amused. “I tried to be polite and restrained in that write-up,…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMarch 18, 2026 21:12 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Fernandez could leave Chelsea Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has refused to rule out a potential departure from the Blues during the summer transfer window. The Argentine has been a key player in the first-team squad at the Blues but his future seems doubtful beyond the ongoing campaign.Fernandez wants to play regular Champions League football in the prime of his career, and that may not happen with the Blues next term.The west London giants are sixth in the Premier League with 48 points, one behind Liverpool, who are occupying…