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France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has named three players he believes deserve consideration for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid midfielder selected fellow France internationals Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé during an interview with France 24. Tchouaméni praised Mbappé for what he described as an exceptional season and also highlighted Dembélé’s performances for Paris Saint-Germain, including his Champions League success. He also included Bayern Munich winger Olise among his three choices. The 2026 Ballon d’Or winner is scheduled to be announced on October 26. Tchouaméni did not name one definitive winner, instead highlighting the three France teammates he…
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has said she would end a serious relationship if she became attracted to someone she considered more attractive. She made the disclosure while responding to a woman facing a similar dilemma on the Ask Ayra Starr show. The singer said she would rather break up with her current partner and pursue the new relationship than date two people at the same time. According to Ayra Starr, taking time to understand one’s feelings is important before making decisions about another relationship. She also advised her fans not to abandon their friends after entering romantic relationships. Ayra Starr…
A Nigerian lady identified as @Toniatusli on X has shared her experience after inviting a man to her home, sparking reactions online. According to her account, she ordered food for him after he arrived, which he ate. She said she later asked the man to go to the market to buy ingredients for stew and also instructed him to do her laundry. Although he carried out both tasks, she said the stew he prepared was tasteless and the clothes were not properly washed. Describing the man as lazy, the X user expressed sympathy for whoever eventually becomes his partner. Her…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has challenged ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, his running mate Rotimi Amaechi, and NDC candidate Peter Obi to disclose whether their private businesses have made progress under the Tinubu administration. Bwala also criticised those who interpreted Tinubu’s statement that prosperity in Nigeria would begin on October 1 as meaning Nigerians would immediately start experiencing prosperity from that date. He argued that government initiatives such as the NELFUND programme and new infrastructure projects should also be regarded as signs of economic progress. The presidential aide cited the profits…
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has warned against any attempt to manipulate or rig the 2027 general elections. Mark spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit by the governing council of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, led by former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Mark said the ADC would follow electoral rules and its internal code of conduct but would not accept electoral manipulation. The former Senate President also warned against using state institutions to influence the outcome of the elections, stressing the need to protect the credibility of…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has acknowledged that the administration’s economic reforms have pushed more Nigerians into poverty. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Bwala said the hardship followed measures including the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market. Bwala, however, defended the reforms, saying such measures often come with economic discomfort before their intended benefits become visible. He maintained that despite the increase in poverty, the government has made progress since introducing the reforms and pointed to improvements the administration says have been recorded in…
Morning sex has been linked to several potential physical and emotional benefits, including improved mood, reduced stress and increased feelings of intimacy. Some research also suggests that sexual activity may influence immune function and brain activity, although claims that morning sex is specifically the “best” time for these benefits are not firmly established. Sexual activity can also involve physical exertion and the release of hormones such as oxytocin and dopamine, which may promote relaxation, pleasure and emotional connection. For men, testosterone levels are often higher in the morning, which may contribute to increased sexual desire and stronger erections at that…
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has promised to abolish inheritance tax on family homes if her party returns to power. Speaking at the Conservative Party’s national conference in Birmingham on Tuesday, she said the proposed policy would reduce by more than half the number of households affected by the tax. Badenoch described the next general election as a battle for the “soul of the nation” and expressed confidence in her party’s readiness to contest the election. She said a future Conservative government would ease financial pressure on working Britons and restore what she called common sense to British politics.…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has received former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman and former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje at his residence in Abuja. Ganduje paid a courtesy visit to the former president, with a video of their meeting circulating on social media on Wednesday. The meeting comes amid growing political activities and consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. It also follows Jonathan’s recent meeting with APC candidates from Bayelsa East, during which he expressed confidence in their ability to represent their constituencies. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed claims that its National Leader, Seriake Dickson,…
Flying Officer Isa Muyiwa Adeshina, one of the 25 people killed in the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash in Ondo State, died just nine days after achieving his long-held dream of becoming a commissioned officer. He was among those aboard NAF 931 when it crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday. Adeshina emerged as the best graduating cadet of Branch Commission Course 3 and received his award during the cadets’ passing-out parade at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna on September 26. He had joined the Air Force in 2010 as an air intelligence operator, later…