Universal Pictures has denied claims that it failed to pay for repairs to a Viking ship used during the filming of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey. In a statement, the studio said all invoices related to the vessel had already been settled. He said: “Our records show that all invoices relating to the Glad…
Chelsea have announced the signing of Harrison Bettoni from Wigan Athletic ahead of the new campaign. Bettoni signed a contract with the Blues that will see him remain at Stamford Bridge until 2030. The 18-year-old made 27 appearances for Wigan’s senior team during the 2025/26 campaign. He made his senior…
Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that he is not interested in contesting for the presidency, confirming that he is satisfied with his current life and has no intention of seeking Nigeria’s highest political office. Fashola made the declaration during an interview on TVC, where he dismissed speculation linking…
Oil prices on Thursday, July 23, hit $100 a barrel following reported attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose by 6.9 percent to $100.6 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged up by 5.63 percent to $91.72 a barrel. According to a report, the price surge…
The US House voted to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, absent congressional approval, the latest repudiation by lawmakers of the president’s handling of the conflict. Four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the measure, which was brought by Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The vote was 214 to 208. Republican Reps. Thomas…
The body of a 200-level student of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, has been recovered from a statement water in Sabon Garin Yero village, near Kashere town, Akko Local Government Area of the state. The deceased was identified as Enoch Maisamari, a 28-year-old student of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science,…
A Federal High Court in Ibadan has barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from continuing its planned investigation into the finances of the Oyo State Government, ruling that the agency’s request for financial records lacked a proper legal basis. Delivering judgment, Justice Nkeonye Maha held that the EFCC’s request amounted to a speculative…
Alejandro Garnacho has joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan from Chelsea, the Premier League club announced on Thursday, July 23. The winger becomes Villa’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrivals of Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Keba Cisse as the Europa League champions continue strengthening their squad. Villa manager…
The Osun State Government has banned all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in motor parks across the state. Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the directive on Thursday, July 23, following a meeting of the State Security Council, ordering security agencies to immediately enforce the ban. In a statement signed by the…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Greece international Christos Tzolis on a long-term contract, the Premier League champions announced on Thursday, July 23. The club did not disclose the transfer fee, although reports indicate the 24-year-old joined from Club Brugge in a deal worth around £34 million ($45 million). He is expected to replace Leandro…
