Erik ten Hag has been relieved of his duties as Manchester United manager, the club announced on Monday. This decision follows a disappointing 1-0 defeat to West Ham United, marking the end of the Dutchman's two-and-a-half-year stint at Old Trafford. Under Ten Hag’s management, United struggled at the start of the 2024–25 season, securing only three wins from nine league matches. Overall, the team achieved just four victories in 14 games across all competitions, leaving them in 14th place in the Premier League—seven points behind the Champions League qualification spots. In the wake of Ten Hag's departure, Manchester United is expected to appoint club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim manager. Van Nistelrooy, who joined the coaching staff in the offseason to assist Ten Hag, will take charge while the current coaching team remains in place. Ten Hag began his tenure with high hopes in 2022 and recently had his contract extended through 2025. His time at the club included an

  The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced the recovery of two additional bodies from the Sikorsky S-76 helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The helicopter, which was carrying six passengers and two crew members, crashed on Thursday, resulting in the confirmed deaths of three individuals at the scene. In an update on Friday, the NSIB reported that two more bodies have been found, bringing the total recovered to five. Three individuals are still missing as recovery efforts continue. In an interview, NSIB Director General Alex Badeh stated that search operations are ongoing with the hope of recovering the remaining three bodies. When asked about the possibility of survivors, Badeh remarked, “Unfortunately, the current working theory is that none of those on board survived.”

  British actor Idris Elba has revealed his intention to move to Africa within the next decade to contribute significantly to the continent’s film industry. Presently involved in establishing film studios in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and Accra, Ghana, Elba emphasized the importance of Africans telling their own stories during a recent industry meeting in Accra. He plans to relocate within five to ten years and aims to uplift the region’s film industry, criticizing existing narratives that overlook Africa's rich cultural diversity. Elba also announced he will star as Okonkwo in a new adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s "Things Fall Apart".

  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to retract his threat to arrest beggars in Abuja or face a lawsuit. In a post on its official X handle, #SerapNigeria , on Wednesday, the group emphasized that no one should be criminalized for their socio-economic status. SERAP urged Wike to focus on providing opportunities to help beggars rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. This comes after Wike, during the flag-off ceremony for a road construction project in the Katampe District on Tuesday, announced a plan to crack down on street begging. He declared that enforcement agents would begin apprehending beggars from Monday. "Let me make it clear, we have declared war. Abuja is becoming a beggar city. If you know anyone who is begging, please remove them. From next week, we will take action. It's embarrassing to see beggars all over the city. Some of them might even be criminals pretending to be beggars," Wike

  Bayer Leverkusen's sporting director, Simon Rofles, announced that the club has not yet determined whether Victor Boniface will be part of the squad for the upcoming match against Brest. Boniface was involved in a car accident on Sunday, sustaining only minor injuries. The 23-year-old missed training on Monday as the Bundesliga champions began preparing for their UEFA Champions League away game. Rofles commented to Bild, “He’s feeling better. Situations like this are never easy, and it takes time to process. We’re relieved that he wasn’t seriously injured. We’ll speak with him again and assess the situation to decide if he will travel. That remains uncertain for now.”

  Respected human rights lawyer, Festus Ogun, has criticized the Nigerian Immigration Service for arresting controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky. The arrest occurred while Bobrisky was attempting to leave Nigeria, sparking concerns about the violation of his rights. Ogun, expressing his frustration on Facebook, argued that denying a Nigerian citizen the right to travel without any legal basis is unlawful. He emphasized that Bobrisky faces no charges, and his freedom of movement and personal liberty are protected under the 1999 Constitution. In his statement, Ogun condemned the arrest as arbitrary, illegal, and without justification. He warned that allowing such actions could set a dangerous precedent, potentially restricting the rights of citizens, including journalists and activists. Bobrisky was reportedly intercepted at the Sème border and spent a night at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Lagos.

  The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on Southeast residents to disregard a sit-at-home order issued by an unknown group. In a statement on Monday, IPOB clarified that the order did not come from their organization. Social media has circulated audio and video messages advising residents to avoid public spaces, keep children home from school, and close businesses, with threats against those who do not comply. IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful emphasized that IPOB had suspended all sit-at-home actions and denounced the order as coming from "criminal elements and Finland-based infiltrators." He urged residents to carry on with their normal activities.