Spring is round the corner, and it's time to crack open the scented whites. While some grapes have the aromatic impact of a ram raid on the Duty Free perfume counter, others are more subtle

Not all dark beers are boozy. Boxcar makes a brilliant Dark Mild (3.6%), or for a drop that's as booze-free as a pixie's giggle, try Harviestoun's Wheesht Alcohol Free Dark Ale (0.0%)

Mother's Day is here and what better way to show her you care than with a bottle of something fabulous? Kick off the celebrations by bagging her a bubbly so brilliant she'll order a dozen

With many of us experiencing uncertainty and pressure on household bills, this week's column is dedicated to finding you the best bottles on UK shelves for under ten quid.

Guro Reiten opened the scoring with a deflected shot in the 16th minute before Lisa-Marie Utland doubled their lead just after the half-hour mark with just her fifth touch of the game.

The documentary maker, 32, looked stylish in black mom jeans and a white woven tank top as she checked her phone on her way inside the broadcaster's headquarters.

Already-qualified hosts France preserved their perfect record to top Group A with a 1-0 win against 10-woman Nigeria thanks to Wendie Renard's 79th minute penalty.

Chile were eliminated from the women's World Cup after missing a late penalty that would have sent them through in a 2-0 win over Thailand on Thursday.

Argentina and Lionel Messi's tournament woes have continued at this summer's Copa America after failing to win their opening two matches of the campaign.

Germany booked their place in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals with a confident win over Nigeria. Alexandra Popp, Lea Schuller and Sara Dabritz scored the goals to secure victory.

Ayoola 'AJ' Ajayi, 31, self-published the Forge Identity, which tells the story of a 15-year-old boy originally from Nigeria who witnesses two gruesome murders where both of the victims are burned alive.

The 25-year-old former Arsenal junior was relegated with Rotherham last season but impressed enough to earn supporters player of the year award.

Caitlin Harvey, from Glasgow, said she had met the unnamed toilet attendant on a night out when the Nigerian woman confided in her that she was lonely after her recent move.

Everton have held discussions with Monaco over the proposed sale of Henry Onyekuru and have stepped up interest in Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina.

PC Khafi Kareem (pictured) continued to appeal to viewers for support despite her London colleagues expressing concern that she'd tarnished the reputation of the Met.

UK-based Particia Ajayi, 51, from Nigeria, opened up about the long-term impact of surviving FGM. She told the BBC that the psychological aspect 'far outweighs' the physical pain.

Alex Iwobi is determined to make a name for himself after completing a £30m move from Arsenal to Everton on deadline day. The winger became Marco SIlva's seventh signing of the summer.

Nigeria have launched an ambitious attempt to convince Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham to snub England and represent the Super Eagles at international level.

Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu has attacked his former club over their decision to sell Alex Iwobi to Everton for £30million on transfer deadline day.

Oluwaleke Yisa told an immigration officer 'I want to leave this f*****g country' during an appointment at the Home Office's Becket House, Bermondsey, on 20 August.

Abraham is in sensational form for Chelsea, scoring seven goals in three matches, which puts him alongside Sergio Aguero as the Premier League's top scorer and he is keen to win a senior cap.

The 21-year-old was born in Canada to Nigerian parents, but moved to Gravesend when he was a baby. He has played for Canada's Under 20 team and for England's Under 20 and Under 21 teams.

Samuel Jolumi, 27, Ishola Sunday, 28, Toheeb Popoola, 27, and Joberto McGee, 20, appeared at the Old Bailey in London and denied attempting to hijack the ship, making threats to kill, and affray.

The detainees, mostly children, emerged from the building in Kaduna with chains on their hands and feet and horrific scarring after police raided it following an anonymous tip-off.

An Islamic boarding school has been revealed as a 'house of torture' after authorities raided the building on Thursday.

Police say the women, aged between 15 and 28, were mostly lured to the coastal city of Lagos with the promise of domestic work before having their phones taken and being forced into pregnancy.

The Nigeria international, 21, bagged a brace in the 2-2 draw and marked his Champions League goals by re-enacting Ronaldo's iconic 'Siii' celebration in front of the Real fans.

Central defender Fikayo Tomori has shone for Frank Lampard's Chelsea side this season and is understood to have impressed England's coaching staff.

New UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was just 10 when his family uprooted him from Nigeria to an all-white school in New Zealand.

The Chelsea striker is in line for his competitive England debut in the Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria after a recall by England manager Gareth Southgate.

Roberto Firmino opened the scoring following Gabriel Jesus' assist, but Senegal were level after Sadio Mane won a penalty. Famara Diedhiou stepped up to score, and it remained level.

Okri is always good company and these 20-odd tales showcase his lucid prose and freewheeling imagination.

Neymar limped out of Brazil's friendly against Nigeria in Singapore on Sunday after only 12 minutes. The 27-year-old was replaced by midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

The little boy in Nigeria threw the sulk due to his toy Winnie the Pooh not staying on the back of his tricycle but when his auntie makes fun of him he quickly regains self-control.

Australia's biggest state would have an economy only slightly larger than Nigeria and the smallest the size of Botswana if federation collapsed and split up the country's $1.8 trillion GDP.

Brazil left the injured Neymar out of their squad for the November friendlies against Argentina and South Korea on Friday, but Douglas Luiz and Rodrygo were called up.

Many reported that they were beaten regularly by their captors after they were released from the prison-like building with bars over its windows in Ibadan on Monday.

Wolves youngster Owen Otasowie is reportedly being pursued by French giants Paris Saint Germain, who hope to sign the teenager before Premier League sides make their first move.

Known as a Benin Bronze, it was snatched by British colonial forces and donated to Jesus College in 1905 by the father of a student. The piece was removed from public view in March 2016.

A person in South West England has been diagnosed with monkeypox, Public Health England said, and they are now being treated at St Thomas' Hospital in London (pictured).

Cardi B is currently taking Africa by storm on her first tour of the continent. 

Nyekachi Douglas of Nigeria was one of the final three for Miss World. When it was announced that Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica won the crown instead of Douglas, the woman happily celebrated.

The 18-year-old was born in Ealing, London but has Nigerian parents so therefore can play for England or Nigeria. The winger is currently playing at left-back for the Gunners.

The UK-based Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART) says the nomadic Fulani group has targeted Christian farmers in Nigeria with an 'aggressive and strategic land grabbing policy'.

Dozens of fighters driving trucks and motorcycles stormed into Kwarangulum in Nigeria on Tuesday, shooting residents and burning homes after looting food (file photo of soldiers in the region).

Michael Oluronbi, originally from Nigeria and living in Birmingham, was convicted of 15 counts of rape, seven counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.

The 23-year-old has been a key player in the Foxes remarkable season, as they sit in third place ahead of Saturday's game against fourth-placed Chelsea at the King Power Stadium.

Commonwealth bosses met on Thursday to discuss a report criticising Baroness Scotland over a £250,000 commission to a firm run by fellow Labour peer Lord Patel, who she formerly served alongside.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has denied that Manchester United's deadline day signing of Odion Ighalo was an act of desperation - and left the door open for the striker to make his loan move permanent.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has refused to put a time limit on Wilfred Ndidi's recovery from injury. Ndidi has missed the Foxes' last two matches and will not feature on Saturday.