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Middlesbrough have called for Southampton to be expelled from the Championship play-off final following allegations of spying that have sparked controversy at the end of the English Football League (EFL) season. Southampton secured their place in the final after an extra-time victory over Middlesbrough in the second leg of their semi-final, setting up a Wembley clash against Hull City on Saturday, 23 May. However, the fixture now faces uncertainty pending the outcome of an ongoing disciplinary process. The EFL has launched an investigation into claims that Southampton officials were involved in observing Middlesbrough’s training session at Rockliffe Park last Thursday,…
The Nigeria Police Force in Bauchi State has foiled an attempted kidnapping and arrested two suspects during a rapid response operation in Misau Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, saying the operation followed credible intelligence received on May 12, 2026. According to him, operatives of the command swiftly mobilised, trailed, and intercepted the suspects before they could execute their plan. He said, “Acting on credible intelligence received on 12th May 2026 from an anonymous source, operatives of the Command swiftly mobilized, trailed, and intercepted the suspects before…
The Itsekiri ethnic nationality in the Niger Delta region has concluded arrangements to hold a mega endorsement rally for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House The endorsement rally, themed “The Itsekiri Stands with the Renewed Hope For M.O.R.E. Agenda — 4 + 4”, is scheduled to hold on Sunday at Nanna College, Warri, in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The event is expected to feature cultural displays and solidarity speeches by Itsekiri leaders, youths and women, while a motion for endorsement and adoption declaration…
Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer announced Friday that he has extended his contract at the German champions by one year until 2027. The 40-year-old goalkeeper’s deal was set to expire in the summer but he will stay on in Munich for what will be a 16th year at the Bavarian giants. “It was a clear decision after taking some time to reflect,” said Neuer. “All the conditions are met here: with this team we can beat any opponent,” he said. Considered among the best in his position in history, Neuer finished third in Ballon d’Or voting in 2014 behind Cristiano…
Your trust in AI is about to be put to the test: OpenAI will soon let you give the chatbot direct access to your bank accounts. The new feature announced in preview today will allow users to “securely connect” ChatGPT with Plaid — the bank-to-app bridging platform used by 12,000 financial institutions, including Schwab, Fidelity, Chase, Capital One, and more.“More than 200 million people are already going to ChatGPT every month with finance questions – from budgeting to tips on how to cut back on spending,” OpenAI said in its announcement. “Now, users can securely connect their financial accounts with…
Market analysts say Ether (ETH) faces “downside risks” that could trigger another 20% downtrend toward $1,700, new analysis said.Key takeaways:Rising Ether supply on exchanges and declining ETF inflows suggested a possible ETH price drop over the coming days.Ether’s rising wedge pattern projected a potential 22% drop to $1,725ETH inflows to exchanges rise Ether’s 40% recovery from multi-month lows below $1,800 was dampened by resistance from the $2,400 level. Analysts have outlined several reasons for Ether’s inability to break $2,400, including “significant” inflows into exchanges, according to CryptoQuant analyst BorisD. The chart below shows a sharp increase in ETH reserves held on Binance to…
It’s not summer yet, but it sure does feel like it. That’s especially true on Netflix, which just dropped some easy and breezy movies that should take your mind off things. If you’re looking for a charming British comedy, stream Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris and visit the world-famous city of lights and lovers. Fans of Only Murders in the Building star Martin Short are in for a treat with Marty, Life is Short, a documentary chronicling the legendary comedian’s impressive career. Last but not least, watch Tom Hanks fall in love with a mermaid in the ‘80s classic, Splash.…
Desmond Elliot, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over what he described as possible offences committed during his political engagements. Mr Elliot spoke on Friday during an appearance on TVC’s Your View, where he said any misunderstanding between them was not deliberate and reaffirmed his loyalty to the party and commitment to serving his constituency. The apology comes a day after Mr Gbajabiamila revealed that he almost lost his job as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu over allegations surrounding Mr Elliot’s political…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.69 per cent in April 2026, according to new data released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), extending the upward trend in consumer prices despite a slowdown in monthly inflationary pressure. The statistics agency stated that the April figure represents an increase from the 15.38 per cent recorded in March 2026. However, on a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate slowed sharply to 2.13 per cent in April from 4.18 per cent in March. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report also shows that the CPI rose to 138.3 points in…
The 26th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship officially got underway with the conclusion of the Savannah Conference regional finals held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Sports Hall in Kano. The championship opened with remarks delivered by Opeyemi Jaiyeola, Category Development Manager, on behalf of the Category Manager, Gilbert Tweneboah, who reflected on the competition’s growth over the years. “Since 1999, what started with fewer than 500 schools has grown into a national movement, now engaging over 12,000 schools annually. This growth is not by chance. It’s a result of dedication, consistency, and the belief that every child deserves the…
