Manchester United endured one of the darkest nights in their European history after suffering a heavy defeat to Como, increasing the pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Just eight days after conceding in the opening minute against Atletico Madrid, United’s defence was breached again after just 118 seconds, as Argentina playmaker Nico Paz opened the scoring with the first of his two goals. The early setback made United the first English team in history to concede within the opening two minutes of consecutive major European matches, an unwanted record that will further deepen concerns at Old Trafford. When United last won the Champions League in 2008, Como were competing in...

The Federal Government has begun reviewing the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030 to align the country’s development priorities with its target of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ retreat in Abuja to review and finalise the draft plan, which is designed to advance Nigeria Agenda 2050. Uzoka-Anite said the new plan must build on the gains and address the shortcomings of the NDP 2021–2025 through credible data, realistic projections, clear policy measures, adequate financing and measurable targets. She urged stakeholders to use findings from the Renewed Hope Ward-Based Development Framework Survey,...

Manchester United endured one of the darkest nights in their European history after suffering a heavy defeat to Como, increasing the pressure on manager...

The Federal Government has begun reviewing the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030 to align the country’s development priorities with its target of building a...