The LaLiga giants had to fight from a goal down to take all three points. Aleksey Batrakov opened the scoring for Galatasaray, before Barca replied with goals from Joao Cancelo, Fermin Lopez, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi. Bayern Munich drop down to fourth position, despite their come-from-behind victory over Viking. More matches will be played across Europe on Wednesday night.
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The state government also said it had taken steps to assist inmates in resolving their legal and other welfare challenges. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this at Government House, Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting. He explained that the state government was identifying areas where inmates required legal aid, bail assistance, medical attention and family support. Kanu also stated that the government was providing examination opportunities for inmates. In a related development, former Nigerian international boxer Ikechukwu Okoronkwo has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently address dilapidated infrastructure at the…
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to deepening diplomatic ties with Spain. Ikpeazu spoke while representing Nigeria at Spain’s National Day celebration in Madrid on October 12, where he joined King Felipe VI, members of the Spanish Royal Family and other dignitaries for the occasion. He said diplomatic relations involved mutual understanding and creating opportunities for the people of both countries. “Diplomacy is not only about formal agreements; it is also about building relationships, deepening mutual understanding and creating opportunities for our people. Nigeria values its relationship with Spain and remains…
The Senate has resolved to investigate budgetary provisions for the maintenance of Nigerian Air Force, NAF, aircraft following a crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, that claimed 25 lives. The resolution followed a motion moved by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, Senator Osita Ngwu, on recurring military aircraft accidents and the need to strengthen aviation safety. Presenting the motion during plenary on Tuesday, Ngwu said the NAF ATR-42 aircraft, identified in initial reports by its tail number as NGR 931, crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on October 5,…
A media aide to the Ebonyi State APC chairman, Polycarp Obinna Alegu, expressed his reservations in a Facebook post, urging Tinubu to reconsider the inclusion of Wike, Soludo and Adeleke in the campaign council. Alegu argued that the APC had enough competent and committed members capable of handling the responsibilities assigned to the three politicians. He maintained that while the opposition figures could support Tinubu’s re-election bid, their inclusion in the party’s campaign structure was inappropriate unless they formally joined the APC. “They can be in their party and be supporting President Tinubu’s re-election, but not to include them in…
Advertisement The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists during raids on criminal hideouts in Osogbo, the state capital, recovering suspected criminal charms, illicit drugs and cash.Advertisement The command said the operation was part of efforts to curb cult-related killings and other criminal activities in the state. The police spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.Advertisement According to the statement, the raids were carried out by tactical teams deployed to the Osogbo Divisional Headquarters on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura.Recommended “The suspects were identified as Ajibade Lateef, 21; Olaniyi Kabiru,…
Argentina football legend, Lionel Messi, will not be the one to present the 2026 Ballon d’Or to the winner. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his verified X account. Romano also disclosed that Messi’s attendance at the gala on October 26 has not been confirmed. The 39-year-old Messi has won the Ballon d’Or eight times – the most by any footballer in history. He is also among the final 30 nominees for this year’s award.
Advertisement Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero has called for urgent federal intervention following the displacement of residents in Jega and Maiyama local government areas of Kebbi State over the reported influx of bandits fleeing military operations in Zamfara and Sokoto states.Advertisement Aliero, who represents Kebbi Central Senatorial District, made the call in a motion on matters of urgent national importance before the Senate. He said surviving bandits had reportedly moved into communities in Kebbi following intensified military operations in neighbouring states, creating fresh security threats and forcing residents to flee their homes.Advertisement The motion listed Jan Dutsi, Agada, Kimba, Alelu, Tanja,…
Advertisement British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has revealed the advantage Cristiano Ronaldo has over Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate.Advertisement Morgan, who insisted that Ronaldo has statistics, also stated that football icon Diego Maradona is ahead of Messi. He was speaking to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.Advertisement “Ronaldo, I think, has tested himself and challenged himself a lot more than Messi did. He has scored a lot more goals and broken many records that Messi does not hold.Recommended “Messi is a great player, but I don’t think he is even the best Argentinian. I think Maradona was the greatest Argentinian football…
Advertisement A suspected motorcycle thief allegedly impersonating a police inspector has been arrested in Adamawa State.Advertisement The state Police Command said 36-year-old Habila Ibrahim was arrested over an alleged attempt to steal a motorcycle and impersonate a police inspector in Girei Local Government Area. The Command said: “On 10th October 2026, operatives of Girei Divisional Police Headquarters, while on crime-prevention patrol along the Girei–Yola Road, responded to a distress call and intercepted the suspect while attempting to steal a Boxer motorcycle belonging to Alhaji Musa of Wuro Dole, Girei.”Advertisement In a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer,…