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April 11, 2026 06:32 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel Borussia Dortmund defender set for United move? Manchester United are preparing a summer move for Waldemar Anton as they look to strengthen a defence that has struggled for consistency over the past season. The Borussia Dortmund centre back has emerged as a serious target after impressing in the Bundesliga with his leadership, physicality and reliability. At 29, Anton offers something slightly different to many of Uniteds recent defensive signings. He brings experience, organisational strength and a calm presence in high pressure situations.Uniteds interest is driven by the need to stabilise the…

The 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report assesses progress on the Sevilla Commitment, a 2025 agreement that aims to secure the $4 trillion needed annually to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the end of the decade. “Implementing the Sevilla Commitment is our best chance to demonstrate the global community’s enduring commitment to cooperation and to unlock the finance needed to keep the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals,” UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said ahead of the launch. Debt over development While a massive scale-up investment is needed to deliver the goals within the next four years, “regrettably, the financing gap is widening,” said UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and…

In her response to a previous article, a lady told me her story Read her… Up till this my adult age, I still don’t understand what was happening to our mother! Our father had a job in the city, but he visited home every month and stayed from Friday to Sunday. He was a very calm man. Our parents had six of us. Our eldest brother and I lived with our father, while my younger sister and her immediate junior (male) lived with our mother. And the two youngest ones lived with our grandmother. Our father built a large restaurant…

Nigeria is aiming to expand internet access to 230 million subscriptions by 2030 through a strategic focus on 5G network densification, Internet of Things adoption, and satellite connectivity, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission. The 2026–2030 spectrum roadmap, guided by the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, is designed to transform the country’s digital infrastructure from basic connectivity to a high-capacity, multi-layered ecosystem capable of serving a projected population of 245 million. Central to the plan is extending 5G coverage in urban centres, industrial hubs, and underserved regions, with the Commission targeting minimum nationwide data speeds under its ‘Quality of Experience’ initiative.…

Once bubbling with life and sustained by farming, several communities across Kwara have now fallen silent, emptied by relentless attacks, kidnappings and fear. In this gripping feature, DARE AKOGUN traces the human cost of insecurity as residents recount how they fled their ancestral homes, the harsh realities of displacement, and the uncertainty surrounding their return In the early hours of a December morning, the silence in Motokun village is unnerving. There is no laughter of children racing to school, no rhythmic pounding of yams in compound kitchens, no early chatter of farmers heading to the fields. Once a thriving agrarian…

The Federal Government’s capital spending dropped by N1tn in 2025 as rising recurrent expenditure squeezed fiscal space, the World Bank has said. The bank disclosed this in its April 2026 Nigeria Development Update titled “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development.” It stated, “Capital spending declined from 1.3 per cent of GDP (N5.5tn) in 2024 to 1.0 per cent (N4.5tn) in 2025, serving as the primary adjustment margin.” The decline came amid a sharp increase in overall government spending, which rose to about 6.7 per cent of GDP, equivalent to N29.7tn, driven largely by higher personnel…

In December 1994, the gaming world witnessed a significant change. That was when Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. began marketing “PlayStation”, its gaming console. The console launched in Japan, but in 1995, sales began in other regions. According to Sony, the PlayStation is now sold in over 120 countries worldwide. As technology continues to evolve, the console connects people from different parts of the world, both young and old. However, while Sony continues to record strong sales, users around the world have found ways to jailbreak these consoles to enjoy a variety of games that would have otherwise been purchased online…

By Prisca Sam-Duru In the quiet hills of Kwande, Benue State, the date September 17, 2006, is etched in the communal memory as a day of smoke, sorrow, and survival. It was the day a Nigerian Air Force Dornier 228 aircraft, carrying some of the nation’s finest military personnel, crashed into the Ngokugh Hills. For many, it was a tragedy that claimed thirteen lives. But amidst the wreckage, smell of aviation fuel, and lifeless corpses, a seed of destiny was sown in the heart of a 13-year-old farm boy. Read Also: Charly Boy: I lived wild, did drugs, survived cancer, now I’ve new…

World football governing body FIFA has ruled out Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala from officiating at the 2026 World Cup. The decision comes months after his controversial performance in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which drew heavy criticism from fans, players, and football officials. Ndala was at the centre of several disputed calls during the final, with many observers questioning his judgement in key moments of the match. The backlash that followed placed his officiating under intense scrutiny. After a detailed review process, FIFA opted to leave the experienced referee out of its list for the global…

A heated confrontation between Grammy-winning afrobeats star, Burna Boy, and popular disc jockey, DJ Tunez, at a Lagos nightlife hotspot has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s entertainment industry, triggering viral reactions, industry debates, and widespread social media commentary. DJ Tunez…Photo Credit: IG/ DJ Tunez The incident occurred at a popular hotspot, Obi’s House, in Lagos, where a disagreement between both figures escalated into a physical altercation and was captured on camera. Eyewitness accounts circulating online claimed the situation intensified after members of Burna Boy’s entourage became involved, before calm was eventually restored. While the exact cause of the dispute remains unclear,…