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When ESPN floated the idea of creating an animated alternative broadcast for games, it was all about creating “magical moments in sports.” Instead of watching sports stars shooting hoops or scoring touchdowns, there was suddenly an option to see Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, Lisa Simpson or Mike Wazowski do the honors. For Michael “Spike” Szykowny, ESPN vice president of edit, animation, graphics innovation and creative production, this project is his baby. The animated alt-casts bring a different audience to sports, Szykowny said during a panel at Disney’s D23 convention last weekend.  “We took a bunch of technologies like live player…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said he will visit the Benin-Asaba road on Tuesday following widespread complaints, protests and severe gridlock caused by the deteriorating condition of the federal highway. Umahi disclosed this during the flag-off ceremony for the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road, according to a video shared on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze. The minister said he would meet with independent engineers, the concessionaire handling the project and the state government to find a solution to the worsening situation. “Tomorrow, we are off to Benin-Asaba. I want Nigerians to be assured…

Tax offences and fraud together accounted for 51% of financial intelligence reports linked to the leading designated offences in Nigeria in 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). Investors King analysis of the NFIU’s 2025 Annual Report shows tax crimes represented 30% of intelligence reports covering the top designated offences, while fraud accounted for another 21%. The combined share means more than half of the intelligence in the category was associated with those two offences alone. Money laundering followed with 15%, illegal drug trafficking accounted for 10%, while bribery and corruption and terrorism-related offences each represented…

By Chukwunonso Okolo May & Baker Nigeria Plc has warned against fraudulent investment schemes described as M&B Equity Stake, which are being circulated on the internet and promising daily or guaranteed returns. May & Baker disclosed this in a statement signed by Mrs Adetoun Abiru, for Marina Nominees Limited, the Company Secretary. The Company urged the public to watch out for the investment opportunity scheme impersonating the company. In the statement disassociating itself from what it describes as a fraudulent scheme, the company also dissociated its subsidiaries and affiliates from the M&B Equity Stake investment scheme and any person, platform,…

The US has announced a new round of economic sanctions on Iran that are aimed at isolating the country, a move experts say indicates Washington’s failure to subjugate Iran militarily after about seven months of war. On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed that the US would sever and isolate all economic ties with the countries conducting business with Iran. He said this at a press conference where he outlined the planned sanctions, described as “Operation Economic Outcast.” Mr Bessent said President Donald Trump was already making phone calls to world leaders with specific requests to cease trading with the…

Cole Palmer stole the show as Xabi Alonso began his reign as Chelsea manager with a thrilling 4-2 Premier League win over neighbours Fulham at Craven Cottage. Palmer was at the heart of Chelsea’s attacking play, setting up Joao Pedro for the opening goal after just 31 seconds before scoring the winner himself with a calm finish through Bernd Leno’s legs. The 24-year-old looked almost unstoppable at times and gave Alonso an early glimpse of the attacking quality available to him. Chelsea’s record summer signing Morgan Rogers also marked his Premier League debut for the club with a goal. He…

UN teams in Colombia are liaising with national authorities and the country’s disaster risk management agency to closely monitor the situation and support the national response.Speaking in New York, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said the organization was following developments and stood ready to provide assistance.“Our thoughts go out to all who have suffered as a result of this earthquake, and we stand ready to help as needed,” Mr. Haq said.The earthquake struck at around 7:34am local time, with its epicentre near San José del Palmar, in Chocó department, close to Valle del Cauca.The UN has teams assessing the situation…

The third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is fast approaching, and at Disney’s D23 convention in Anaheim, California, last weekend, we got a glimpse of what’s to come as the cast answered fan questions during a panel discussion. Earlier during Disney’s D23 Entertainment Showcase, the show got a fresh, new trailer for November’s third season. Walker Scobell, who plays the title character of Percy Jackson, was joined on stage by Ming-Na Wen (Hera) and Andra Day (Athena) to present the new trailer, which showed Percy fighting underwater and in arenas as a titan emerges. After the ill-fated, critically…

A 56-year-old man identified as Anthony Anthony has committed suicide at Obudu Main Market Square in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 23, 2026. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the deceased hailed from Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state, adding that residents were still in shock over the circumstances surrounding his death. He said, “The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday. We are still in shock over the situation. He is a shoemaker and he is…

By Omolola Makanjuola Tears flowed freely from the cheeks of mourners in Ilaro, Ogun State, when the remains of veteran Nigerian actor, Taiwo Babatunde Hassan, well-known as Ogogo, were laid to rest. Several movie practitioners in Nigeria were present at the burial ceremony held for the 66-year-old actor on Monday, August 24, 2026. Ogogo breathed his last on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a battle with Stage 4 cancer. The funeral rites started with a prayer session (Janazah) by 10:00 am at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground, Ilaro, as earlier announced by the Chief Imam of the town. This was…