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October 20, 2026 20:59 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Martinez to leave United next year? Manchester United are likely to part ways with defender Lisandro Martinez at the end of the campaign, according to The Daily Mail. The Argentine recently criticised sporting director Jason Wilcox for the lack of proper spending and said that better players are required.Martinez avoided suspension for the same, but his future at the Mancunian giants remains uncertain beyond the current campaign.Martinez’s current contract expires in June next year, but United have the option to extend his stay for another 12 months, as per The Daily…

The demonstration was called by a youth-led movement that is seeking electoral reforms ahead of state elections, with its chief demand being the resignation of the official heading India’s election commission.Protesters have criticised the body’s revision of the national voter roll, which has reportedly removed tens of millions of names in a bid to avoid duplicates and discrepancies.Political opponents argue it is an exercise to keep the ruling nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in power. Police refused permission for Saturday’s protest to take place at the movement’s planned venue in the capital, and heavy security and road closures were reported.Media…

Eva Ngigi Sarwari, managing director of Finserve Africa and Equity Group’s director of payments and international banking, has died aged 45 while on a business trip to China, according to a statement from her colleagues. Her death cuts short a career that spanned over two decades in banking and payments, from introducing customers to electronic banking at Co-operative Bank of Kenya to leading Visa’s business across three East African markets. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Eva Ngigi Sarwari,” her colleagues said in the statement on Tuesday. They described the…

Archaeologists have claimed to have identified the site where Jesus Christ was baptised by John the Baptist in the River Jordan, following excavations at Bethany beyond the Jordan in present-day Jordan. The site is located on the eastern bank of the River Jordan, about five miles north of the Dead Sea, and has been the subject of debate among scholars and religious historians for centuries. According to GB News on Tuesday, Professor Mohammad Waheeb of Jordan’s Hashemite University based his findings on ruins excavated between 1996 and 2002, comparing them with accounts left by ancient travellers and pilgrims. The study…

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has reportedly deposited N50 billion ($38 million) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as it seeks approval to establish a merchant bank, a move that could strengthen competition in Nigeria’s corporate lending, trade finance and investment banking markets. According to Bloomberg, JPMorgan has met the N50 billion minimum capital requirement for a national merchant banking licence but is still awaiting regulatory approval. The amount matches the CBN’s minimum paid-up capital requirement of N50 billion for merchant banks with national authorisation. However, the deposit does not constitute a banking licence, and JPMorgan must obtain final regulatory…

The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged partisan political activities. The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending a detailed investigation into the allegations against the monarch. The decision was conveyed in a letter dated 20 October 2026, signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat. According to the letter, the council acted following several complaints concerning the traditional ruler’s conduct, particularly his…

The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after they were lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.The victims, comprising seven males and four females, were rescued during an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit.According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the operation followed actionable intelligence received on October 19, 2026, about a hideout where the victims were being held.Babaseyi said preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were allegedly deceived by a fellow Ghanaian national who promised to facilitate their travel…

FIFA have reportedly sanctioned three members of Egypt’s team following incidents during their World Cup clash against Argentina. Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan have each received three-match suspensions, while Ziko has been handed a five-match ban. The incidents happened during the encounter between Egypt and Argentina, although the specific charges against the three men have yet to be disclosed. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) is reportedly seeking clarification from FIFA before deciding whether to appeal the sanctions. The suspensions are a setback for the Egyptian team as the federation awaits further details from football’s world governing body. Source link

The briefing came two weeks after presidential and legislative elections planned for 13 December were postponed indefinitely, with the UN’s top official in the country cautioning against setting new dates without a realistic assessment of whether a vote can be held.Key points1,123 Haitians were killed and 440 injured in gang-related violence between July and early OctoberSexual violence remains widespread, with 689 women and girls reportedly raped by gang members in July and August The Security Council-authorised Gang Suppression Force is not yet fully deployedChanging tacticsIn Haiti, security forces are intensifying their operations, but the gangs are not giving up. They are…

As competition in the smart ring market escalates, Oura is introducing two new features to give people more insight into their workouts and how they impact their bodies. The company announced on Tuesday it’s rolling out Cardio Effort and VO₂ max metrics to expand workout tracking beyond exercise duration and heart rate zones. While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, rivals like RingConn and Ultrahuman are emerging to dethrone it, putting pressure on the company to keep innovating. By launching more advanced workout metrics, Oura is looking to differentiate itself from competitors. With Cardio Effort, users…