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Haaland Double Fires Manchester City Past Bournemouth To Extend Home Dominance

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Manchester City returned to winning ways with an emphatic performance at the Etihad, easing past Bournemouth to continue their climb back into title contention. Pep Guardiola’s side, who had suffered a disappointing defeat at Aston Villa in their last league outing, have now strung together two consecutive victories — first cruising past Swansea in the Carabao Cup, and now overpowering a Bournemouth team that has been in fine form this season. City were in complete control throughout, extending their perfect Premier League home record against Bournemouth to nine wins in nine meetings. Erling Haaland was once again the difference-maker, netting twice to take his league tally to 13 goals this season. The Norwegian striker finished both chances with trademark composure after being set up by two brilliant passes from Rayan Cherki, who ran the show in midfield. Haaland’s double saw him join Robbie Fowler and Luis Suárez as only the third player to score two or more goals in four consecutive Premier League home appearances. He could have had a hat-trick but missed further opportunities before being substituted for Omar Marmoush late in the game. Young defender Nico O’Reilly added a third goal to put the result beyond doubt, driving home a precise pass from Phil Foden — who was making his 200th league appearance for the club. Rodri returned to action after a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, while substitute Tijjani Reijnders also threatened with a late strike that forced a fine save from Djordje Petrovic. With Arsenal currently setting the pace in the title race, Manchester City’s sharp response after their Villa defeat suggests the champions are rediscovering the form that made them the dominant force in English football.

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Toke Makinwa Celebrates Her Baby’s Dedication At Church

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Media personality Toke Makinwa has joyfully dedicated her newborn daughter to God in a heartwarming church ceremony. Toke, who announced the birth of her baby girl in August 2025, shared videos from the event on Instagram with the caption, “Yaya goes to church.” The clips captured the emotional moment as she carried her little one into the church, surrounded by family and close friends. The occasion was filled with music, smiles, and prayers of thanksgiving. When she revealed her daughter’s birth months ago, Toke described motherhood as “the biggest project of my life, the highest calling ever,” reflecting her excitement about this new phase. The dedication marks an important milestone for the media star, as she publicly expressed gratitude and entrusted her child to God’s care. Fans and colleagues have since flooded her page with congratulatory messages celebrating her beautiful journey into motherhood.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Toke Makinwa (@tokemakinwa)

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Jarvis Management Threatens Legal Action Over Peller’s Money Laundering Claims

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The management of TikTok creator Amadou Elizabeth, popularly known as Jadrolita or Jarvis, has issued a legal warning to fellow creator Hamzat Habeeb, aka Peller, over allegations linking her to money laundering. Peller made the claims during a recent TikTok livestream, suggesting that some creators use the platform’s gifting system for illicit purposes and implying Jarvis was involved. Clips from the livestream circulated widely on social media, with Peller stating he initially thought Jarvis was wealthy until she “revealed the secret.” He also alleged that a supporter who gifted him during a livestream once asked for a 50:50 split of the proceeds, which he declined, using the incident to illustrate how money could allegedly be laundered through TikTok gifts. Although the two creators later appeared to reconcile on social media, Jarvis’s management, Aiso Entertainment, addressed the controversy on Sunday via Instagram handle #aisohub, describing the allegations as false, defamatory, and harmful to her reputation. “The management of Jadrolita, alongside Jadrolita herself, unequivocally and categorically refutes this claim in its entirety,” the statement read, emphasizing that Jarvis has never participated in any illegal financial activity. Aiso Entertainment demanded that Peller issue a public apology within 48 hours, warning that failure to comply would lead to legal action. The statement added that the claims constitute reputational sabotage and would not be overlooked.

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Yemi Alade Says She Quit Smoking After Short Stint in University

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Afropop star Yemi Alade has revealed that she briefly struggled with smoking during her university years, admitting that what started as teenage experimentation quickly became a nightly habit. Speaking with Chude Jideonwo, Alade said the challenges of hiding her smoking in public and the negative impact on her vocal health—essential for her music career—were major reasons she decided to quit. She recalled: “Some people say I don’t smoke, I don’t this, I don’t that. When I was in the university I tried smoking. I did not work out. But before it did not work out, it worked out a bit too much. I started needing to smoke before I go to bed. I was getting addicted to that lifestyle. But also, in public, I would hide the cigarette. “So, I was like, ‘What’s this life; the discomfort that I can’t go to bed without smoking and then when I go out, I am going to hide the cigarette? As a teenager in the university trying to figure out life, I also made certain decisions for myself that if I’m going to hide to do something, I will not do it. Because I like to be aware of my environment and my decisions. And I just said I don’t think cigarettes are for me. “They are not for me. And they harmed me, they affected my voice anyways. So I stopped. Smoking for me did not last up to a year.” Alade’s honest account sheds light on her early struggles and the deliberate choices she made to protect her health and her career.

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69-Year-Old Retiree Joins University of Ibadan as She Matriculates

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Mrs. Kate Bosede Akomolafe, 69, captured attention at the University of Ibadan’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC) matriculation ceremony on Friday as she took the oath of admission alongside more than 5,000 new students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The oath was administered by the university’s Registrar, Mr. Ganiyu O. Saliu, during the event, which welcomed students into 16 different programmes under the DLC. Photos of Mrs. Akomolafe at the ceremony quickly went viral on social media, earning admiration for her determination to pursue higher education later in life. According to the university’s official Facebook page, #UniIbadan, she is a retired Data Processing Officer who previously worked with R.T. Briscoe Motor Company. Wearing her matriculation gown and cap, Mrs. Akomolafe smiled broadly as she joined the ranks of Nigeria’s premier university. Now a pig farmer and former flour distributor, she enrolled in Social Work to enhance her ability to manage her non-governmental organisation. Born on December 22, 1956, she earned her West African School Certificate in 1976 from Government Secondary School, Creek Road, Port Harcourt. Nearly five decades later, she retook WASSCE and NECO exams in 2023 to secure the credits necessary to pursue her dream of earning a university degree. Speaking to the new students, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Peter O. Olapegba, representing Vice-Chancellor Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, encouraged them to pursue excellence through deliberate effort. In a statement titled “Genuine Success is Achieved Through Deliberate Choices,” Professor Olapegba urged students to be mindful of their actions and relationships, reminding them that each interaction and lecture contributes to shaping their future. He stressed that students are “solely responsible for the outcomes they will realise in UI, a vibrant community where academic study is harmoniously balanced with social engagement,” and warned against misconduct, highlighting the university’s zero tolerance for behavior that could tarnish its reputation. Professor Olapegba added that true success will be measured not only by academic performance but also by the depth of students’ insight, their resilience, and the positive impact they make on the world.

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Warri–Itakpe Train Services Suspended After NRC Derailment, Passengers Safe

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The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has temporarily suspended train services on the Warri–Itakpe route following a derailment on Saturday evening. The incident involved two of the train’s seven coaches at Kilometre 212+8m in Agbor, Delta State, around 7:30 pm. Preliminary investigations point to possible track vandalism as the cause. NRC Managing Director Kayode Opeifa confirmed that all passengers were safely evacuated and accounted for, with no injuries reported. “All passengers on board were safely evacuated to Agbor, and everyone has been fully accounted for. No casualties or injuries were recorded,” he said. Recovery and security teams are currently working at the site. Train operations will resume once a thorough security and safety audit of the track and related infrastructure is completed. The derailment comes just four days after the NRC resumed services on the route on 29 October 2025, following a suspension that began on 2 August due to recurring technical faults. The Warri–Itakpe line, covering over 300 kilometres, is Nigeria’s longest modern rail route. The NRC expressed regret for the disruption and assured passengers that services would return to normal once the track is deemed safe. Between 2020 and 2025, over 188 rail-related incidents were reported across Nigeria, many linked to vandalism and criminal activity. Previous derailments have raised safety concerns. In August, an Abuja–Kaduna train derailment injured seven passengers, while a 2019 Lagos derailment at Ashade Railway Crossing claimed one life. The NRC continues to prioritize passenger safety and has instructed ticketing agencies to process refunds for those affected.

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Davido Sends Flowers And Love Note To Wife Chioma

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Afrobeats superstar Davido delighted fans with a romantic gesture for his wife, Chioma Adeleke, sending her a bouquet of flowers accompanied by a heartfelt note. On his Instagram story, Davido shared a photo of the flowers with the message: “I love you today, tomorrow, and always. I miss you so much. Your loving husband.” Despite his busy tour schedule, Davido made sure to show his affection, and Chioma responded by reposting the story with a sweet caption: “My sweet husband.”

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Tinubu To Meet Trump To Address Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria

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The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu will meet with United States President Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. The announcement was made by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, in a post on X on Saturday. His statement followed Trump’s recent comments accusing the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from deadly attacks. According to Bwala, the planned meeting will focus on deepening counterterrorism cooperation and addressing misconceptions about the nature of terrorist violence in Nigeria. “Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interests in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala wrote. “President Trump has assisted Nigeria a lot by authorising the sale of arms, and President Tinubu has adequately utilised that opportunity in the fight against terrorism, with massive results to show for it. “As for the differences as to whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or all faiths, those would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in the State House or the White House.” The development comes after Trump declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern,” claiming Christians in the country face an “existential threat.” In a post on Truth Social, he alleged that “radical Islamists” were responsible for “mass slaughter” and warned that the United States could cut off aid or take military action if the killings persist. “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities,” Trump wrote. He added that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare possible plans of attack. Trump’s comments followed similar accusations by US lawmaker Riley Moore, who urged Washington to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and suspend arms sales until the government demonstrates a “tangible commitment” to protecting Christians. The Nigerian government has repeatedly dismissed the genocide claims, insisting that terrorist attacks in the country affect citizens of all faiths and are not religiously motivated. Bwala stressed that both Tinubu and Trump are committed to strengthening global peace and security, saying the upcoming meeting will serve as an opportunity to clear misunderstandings and reinforce cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

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