Laporta re-elected Barcelona president for five years
Joan Laporta was re-elected as Barcelona president on Sunday night, defeating Victor Font to stay in charge of the Catalan giants until 2031. 63-year-old Laporta, who also defeated Font in the 2021 election, will reclaim his position in July after resigning a few weeks ago as part of the electoral process. About 42 per cent of Barcelona club members voted -...
Trademark restrictions limit my earnings — Papa Ajasco
Veteran Nollywood actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, widely recognised for playing the iconic character in the television series Papa Ajasco & Company, has opened up about the financial difficulties he has experienced despite decades in the entertainment industry. Speaking in a recent interview, Ayoyinka revealed that he earned ₦22,500 per episode during the peak years of the popular comedy show produced by...
Oil price rises to $105/barrel
Oil prices rose on Monday, March 16, 2026, as investor focus returned to threats facing Middle East oil facilities. Brent crude futures climbed $2.73, or 2.7%, to $105.87 a barrel by 0730 GMT, after settling up $2.68 on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.65, or 1.7%, to $100.36 a barrel, after finishing up nearly $3 in the previous session. Both...
Police arrest 2 kidnappers’ logistics suppliers in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers’ logistics suppliers linked to a syndicate terrorising Ilu-Abo community and environs in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this via a statement issued on Monday, March 16, 2026. Jimoh identified the suspects as 20-year-old Alhassan Muhammad and Faruq Muhammad Sanni, aged 25. Jimoh...
Champions League: Bayern run out of goalkeepers after Ulreich injury
Bayern Munich are running out of fit goalkeepers after third-choice shot stopper Sven Ulreich joined Manuel Neuer and Jonas Urbig on the injury list. Ulreich, 37, was injured in their 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, picking up an adductor muscle injury. Bayern, in a statement on Sunday, said the goalkeeper had been called up for action after Urbig’s concussion...
UEFA cancels Spain, Argentina ‘Finalissima’ clash over Middle East war
The 'Finalissima' clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27, 2026, in Qatar has been cancelled. The European football governing body UEFA announced this via a statement on Sunday. UEFA said it was "not possible to reach agreement with Argentina" over an alternative date and location, required because of the Middle East...
Zenith Bank opens new branch in Manchester to boost int’l growth
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international growth and its commitment to strengthening financial connections between Africa and global markets. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, is expected to attract government officials from Nigeria and the United Kingdom,...
Ireti Kingibe: ADC suspends FCT ward chairman, two others
The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended three executive members from Wuse Ward in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) for allegedly spearheading the controversial suspension of the senator representing FCT, Ireti Kingibe. The suspended executive members include the ward Chairman, Kanayo Chukwu, as well as Amanda Pam and Omale Suleiman. Addressing newsmen and party members...
UK silence fueled Nigeria persecution debate — Presidency
The Presidency has said a more balanced and well-informed intervention by the United Kingdom during recent international discussions on alleged religious persecution in Nigeria could have helped ease tensions and prevented speculation from shaping global perceptions about the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, made the remark in a post on his X...
Adeola Akinremi unveils new poem Scattered Ground
Award-winning investigative journalist Adeola Akinremi has announced the publication of his debut poetry collection, Scattered Ground. Akinremi, former Features Editor of THISDAY and World Bank Group consultant, said the collection marks a significant moment not only in Nigerian literature but in the broader global conversation about the relationship between journalism and poetry — between truth-telling and the lyric imagination. According to...
