Bestselling author Jodi Picoult has responded strongly after Mississinewa High School in Indiana canceled its planned performance of Between the Lines. The school halted the musical just days before its debut. Picoult described the move as censorship and said it silenced the voices of young performers. She added that the decision robbed students of a…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly facing growing pressure to withdraw from any 2027 presidential ambition. Niger Delta power-brokers, including ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo (popularly “Tompolo”), are said to have visited Jonathan in his Otuoke country home. They urged him to abandon his potential candidacy and instead support President Tinubu’s second-term bid. In addition, many…
Fiorentina travelled to Vienna and secured a commanding 3-0 win over Rapid Wien in the UEFA Europa Conference League. They struck early and maintained control throughout the match, limiting the hosts’ opportunities. The victory signals momentum in their European campaign. First Half Breakthroughs The opening goal came in the 9th minute when Cher Ndour capitalised…
Nigerian music superstar Davido recently sat down with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, where he says they exchanged ideas for “a better world”. The singer shared the moment on social media, highlighting how their conversation spanned art, youth and global collaboration. Key Topics Discussed Davido revealed the meeting focused on youth development,…
Welcome to this week’s UK music roundup, brought to you by Alo360. We’re tracking the songs making waves across the UK and highlighting the top 5 songs dominating right now. Whether you stream your music, listen on the radio, or create playlists, this list reflects what people are truly enjoying. It also sets the perfect…
Crystal Palace made their landmark first major European home appearance at Selhurst Park on Thursday but were stunned by AEK Larnaca, who secured a 1-0 win. The hosts dominated possession, yet they could not punch through Larnaca’s defence. At 51′, Riad Bajic fired in the decisive goal for the Cypriot visitors, who defended resolutely and…
Nottingham Forest ended a ten-match winless streak by defeating FC Porto 2-0 at the City Ground in the UEFA Europa League. The victory marked manager Sean Dyche’s debut success and was punctuated with two penalties converted by Morgan Gibbs-White (19′) and Igor Jesus (77′). How the Penalties Shaped the Game Forest opened the scoring when…
Viktoria Plzen stunned hosts AS Roma with a 2-1 away win in the UEFA Europa League on October 23, 2025. They grabbed the lead in the 20th minute through Prince Kwabena Adu, who fired a difficult-angle shot into the corner. Just two minutes later, Cheick Souaré doubled the lead with a powerful strike from outside…
Go Ahead Eagles overturned an early deficit to beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Europa League at De Adelaarshorst. Villa opened the scoring in the fourth minute through Evann Guessand after a parried cross fell his way. Despite their strong start, Villa could not hold on. Momentum Shifts Before and After Half-Time Just before half-time,…
The Federal Government has started a new solar energy initiative for federal universities and teaching hospitals. The project will install solar hybrid power systems across institutions to reduce fuel costs and improve access to electricity. According to the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), the plan will provide 148 megawatts of clean energy across 37 universities…
