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Youths and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were yesterday tear-gassed by security operatives during a rally and solidarity walk for the party’s Kaduna State governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru.

The incident occurred around Murtala Square and later along WAFF Road towards the NEPA Roundabout on Ahmadu Bello Way, as supporters took part in activities organised by the Arise and Shine Isa Ashiru Support Group to mark the flag-off of the party’s 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly campaigns on Wednesday evening.

Ashiru condemned the use of tear gas, describing the action as an attack on members exercising their constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and political participation.

In a statement issued by his spokesman, Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi, Ashiru alleged that KADVIS personnel disrupted the rally, harassed and intimidated participants, and confiscated some members’ phones and other valuables.

He added that two female ADC members sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Ashiru stated that the incident was unacceptable, emphasizing that political competition must not be allowed to degenerate into violence or intimidation.

‘We strongly condemn the reported attack on our members. Democracy cannot thrive where citizens are prevented from freely expressing their political choices through violence or intimidation,’ he said.

The ADC governorship candidate added: ‘Political competition is not a war. We may belong to different political parties and hold divergent views, but we remain citizens of the same Kaduna State and must learn to resolve our differences through dialogue, persuasion, and the ballot box.

However, the Kaduna State Police Command stated that tear gas was deployed after ADC supporters allegedly blocked a major road and caused a breakdown of public order.

In a statement issued yesterday by its spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, the command noted that it had received a distress call from security personnel attached to Murtala Square, reporting that an unknown group was attempting to force its way into the premises.

According to the police, officers dispatched to the scene encountered a large crowd carrying ADC banners. They advised the group that anyone wishing to hold an event or gain entry to Murtala Square must obtain the necessary authorization from management.

The command said its personnel initially withdrew after the situation appeared to be under control. However, the group later moved along WAFF Road towards the NEPA Roundabout on Ahmadu Bello Way, where they allegedly blocked the roadway.

‘The obstruction caused frustration among cyclists and motorists, leading to agitation, confrontation, and a breakdown of public order,’ the police said.

The command stated that officers intervened to restore normalcy and ‘used minimal and proportionate force, including the deployment of tear gas, to disperse the crowd.’

The police emphasized that they had not attempted to stop any lawful political gathering or peaceful assembly, adding that while citizens have the constitutional right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, these rights must be exercised responsibly and without obstructing major public roads or threatening public safety.

Ashiru called for a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into the incident, urging authorities to ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice, regardless of political affiliation or status.

Airline operators have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the controversy surrounding the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC), saying the President’s intervention could save the Nigerian aviation industry from further financial distress.

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen OnyemaOnyema, who is also Vice President of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), made the appeal while delivering the keynote address at the 30th annual conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) in Lagos, on Thursday.

The conference, held with the theme, ‘Towards a Sustainable Aviation Industry: Balancing Government Revenue Demands with Sector Growth,’ focused on the challenges confronting the aviation sector, particularly the growing burden of taxes and charges on airlines.

Onyema said the current system under which airlines remit five per cent of the cost of every flight ticket as TSC to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was putting further financial pressure on already distressed operators. He advocated the replacement of the percentage-based charge with a fixed flat-rate fee attached to each ticket, arguing that such an arrangement would make payment more predictable and reduce the financial burden on airlines.

According to him, a more amicable tax and charges regime would protect airlines, aviation agencies and passengers, while helping to reduce the high mortality rate of Nigerian carriers.

Onyema said the airlines were seeking President Tinubu’s intervention because of his willingness to listen and act when presented with the impact of policies on indigenous businesses.

He recalled that the President had previously exempted airlines from the four per cent Free on Board (FOB) levy introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service after operators raised concerns over its potential impact on their businesses.

‘One thing I must say is that I’m certain any day President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sees us, if they allow us to see him, because I know he will not mind to meet with us, that will be the day a new revolution in the airline industry in this country will occur because Mr. President abhors anything capable of affecting indigenous businesses that provide jobs for the people adversely,’ he said.

Onyema said the intervention over the Customs levy demonstrated the impact of presidential action when the consequences of a policy were properly explained.

He said Customs Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, had taken up the airlines’ concerns with the Presidency after he was informed of the effect of the levy on operators.

‘I was there in the Presidential Villa with the Customs boss, a fantastic man. This President acted swiftly and waived it for airlines within hours of being made to understand the would-be effects of such a charge on the viability of indigenous Nigerian airlines,’ he said.

According to Onyema, the President’s intervention following the FOB levy led him to promise to create 1,000 jobs for Nigerians.

He said about 78,000 Nigerians applied for the positions, from which 1,000 young people were eventually employed.

The Air Peace boss argued that the same approach should be applied to the TSC and other charges confronting airlines.

He said the President had not yet been given the opportunity to hear directly from airline operators about the factors contributing to Nigeria’s unfavourable rating as a difficult environment for airline businesses.

‘The problem is that the President has not heard from us on why his country was so described by IATA who equally compared Nigeria to Afghanistan,’ he said.

He expressed confidence that the situation would change if the President intervened, adding that a healthier aviation industry would ultimately benefit government agencies, airlines and passengers.

Onyema further warned that Nigerian airlines could not achieve sustainable growth while operating under multiple taxes, levies and charges.

He said the current cost environment was contributing to the difficulties faced by local carriers and undermining their ability to remain competitive and profitable.

He also cited reports indicating that at least 62 commercial airlines had collapsed or gone into default in Nigeria since independence in 1960, with more than 22 airlines shutting down within a recent 24-year period.

According to him, the high tax and charges burden remains one of the major factors threatening the survival of indigenous airlines.

‘At several aviation fora, IATA has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive countries in the world in which to operate an airline, citing high operational costs that continue to challenge the viability and growth of local carriers,’ Onyema said.

He added that the high-cost operating environment had made it difficult for Nigerian airlines to remain competitive and profitable, thereby limiting the sector’s ability to reach its full potential.

Onyema said converting the TSC from a percentage of ticket sales to a fixed amount would provide relief to airlines while also ensuring that the NCAA and other aviation agencies continued to receive revenue from the charge.

He maintained that a balanced charges regime was necessary to ensure the sustainability of the aviation industry and prevent further collapse of Nigerian airlines.

Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says only God can stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from securing re-election in the 2027 presidential election.

Baba-Ahmed made the remarks in an interview with TrustTV while assessing the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections and discussing the strengths, strategies and political records of some of the major contenders.

The former vice-presidential candidate, who was the running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, said although he disagreed with several of Tinubu’s policies, he acknowledged the president’s longstanding political organisation and ability to build alliances.

According to him, Tinubu’s political influence was not built overnight but was the result of years of strategic political organisation.

‘Even though I don’t entirely agree with him, he did what others were not able to do. He organised for 16 years, not just plan,’ Baba-Ahmed said.

‘He organised for 16 years against all odds, he brought in Buhari from retirement. Buhari is from across the Niger. He stood for that.’

Baba-Ahmed was referring to Tinubu’s role in the political realignment that preceded the 2015 presidential election, when opposition parties came together to form the All Progressives Congress (APC), which defeated the then-ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with Muhammadu Buhari emerging as the party’s presidential candidate.

He said Tinubu’s willingness to pursue difficult political strategies and build alliances over an extended period contributed significantly to his eventual emergence as president in 2023.

Baba-Ahmed contrasted Tinubu’s political approach with that of Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), suggesting that Atiku may not have been able to adopt similar strategies because of the influence and resistance of people within his political circle.

He described Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election as an extraordinary political achievement, saying the president had effectively ‘won a lottery with 16 digits’.

Baba-Ahmed further described Tinubu as having an exceptionally strong grip on Nigeria’s political environment, claiming that the president had ‘overpowered almost everyone’.

He also criticised the state of the opposition ahead of the 2027 election, describing it as disorganised and suggesting that Tinubu’s political influence extends beyond his own party.

According to him, the president may be capable of influencing developments within opposition parties and preventing them from forming a strong alliance against him.

‘He (Tinubu) will not allow them (opposition) to come together. He probably actually chooses candidates in the opposition parties. He installs leadership in those political parties. He does what you and I cannot imagine,’ Baba-Ahmed said.

He went further to make a strong prediction about Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 presidential election.

‘If Tinubu says something will happen, only God Almighty can stop it. If he says to be declared in 2027, only God Almighty can stop it. I’m telling you this,’ he said.

When asked whether his assessment of Tinubu was intended as a compliment or criticism of the president, Baba-Ahmed said it was open to interpretation.

‘It is anybody’s business to interpret it anyhow. I only state the facts. And the fact is Nigeria now belongs to Tinubu,’ he said.

Baba-Ahmed’s comments come as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition politicians and political parties working to build alliances and position themselves for the presidential contest.

The former LP vice-presidential candidate has remained critical of the political direction of the country and has previously commented on the prospects of Tinubu and his potential challengers in 2027.

Recently, Baba-Ahmed, who contested the 2023 presidential election alongside Peter Obi on the Labour Party platform, said none of the politicians seeking to challenge Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election currently has the capacity to move Nigeria forward.

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said state governors, rather than President Bola Tinubu, should be held responsible for explaining how funds accruing from the removal of petrol subsidy are being spent.

Abiodun said the removal of the subsidy had increased allocations to state governments, making governors better positioned to account for how the additional revenue was being utilised.

The governor spoke at a rally organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun.

He was reacting to criticism from opposition politicians over the management of funds saved from the removal of the petrol subsidy. According to Abiodun, it was inappropriate to demand that Tinubu account for the gains from the policy when state governments receive increased allocations from the Federation Account.

He said governors had been using the additional funds to finance infrastructure and other development projects across their states.

‘They said they want to return the subsidy. Are they mad? They were asking our leader to explain what he did with subsidy removal gains,’ Abiodun said in Yoruba.

‘It is we (governors) that should make such explanations because it is we, state governors, that collect the money.

‘Besides, what have we been using to build roads, schools, provide good housing and incentives for farmers? Isn’t it from subsidy?’

The governor’s comments come amid renewed political arguments over the economic impact of the removal of petrol subsidy and how the resulting increase in government revenue has been distributed and spent.

Abiodun also used the occasion to attack opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that the APC would defeat its political rivals.

‘Go and tell your people that all of them are not up to one. We will defeat them mercilessly,’ he said.

The controversy over the utilisation of funds associated with subsidy removal has featured prominently in the political debate in recent weeks.

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over what he described as a failure to account for the savings generated by the removal of the subsidy.

Atiku has also vowed to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, arguing that the government has not adequately explained how the savings from its removal have been utilised.

Tinubu, however, rejected the proposal, describing it as evidence of what he called ‘serious ignorance of governance and economy.’

The President also argued that some state governments were struggling to pay workers’ salaries and pensions before he assumed office, linking the improvement in states’ finances to the reforms introduced by his administration.

On August 19, Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the removal of the petrol subsidy had enabled the federation to mobilise N15.8 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025.

The figure has since featured in the broader debate over the fiscal impact of the subsidy removal and the extent to which the additional revenue has translated into improved public services and infrastructure.

Nigerian businesses must look beyond the country’s borders and turn the challenges they solve at home into products, services and brands capable of competing across Africa and the global market, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital Engagement and New Media and President of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), O’tega Ogra, has said.

Ogra made the call while delivering the keynote address at The Industry Newspaper’s Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact 2026 Awards, held at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, under the theme, ‘Building Resilience, Driving Growth: Nigerian Companies Shaping the Next Decade.’

He cited the experience of Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited, which has emerged as a key player in the $3.1 billion AfCFTA customs modernisation project, as an example of how solutions developed in Nigeria can gain relevance across the continent.

Ogra said Bergmans, through its subsidiaries AfriTrade CMP Limited and Trade Modernisation Project Limited, secured the continental assignment after demonstrating its capabilities through Nigeria’s ports.

‘A few days ago, Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of AfCFTA, arrived at Nigeria Customs and saw B’Odogwu, our Unified Customs Management System, already running,’ Ogra said.

‘The Secretariat had options. Companies from outside Africa wanted the work too. It chose an African company. A Nigerian company.’

According to him, the achievement demonstrates the value of Nigeria’s challenging business environment as a testing ground for innovation.

‘The Nigerian market became its proving ground. The expertise developed here is now being taken to the continent,’ he said. ‘Companies that learn to build functioning systems in difficult conditions acquire experience that travels.’

Ogra, however, stressed that resilience should not simply mean surviving Nigeria’s economic difficulties. He argued that businesses and government must create conditions that allow companies to redirect more resources towards innovation, expansion and competitiveness.

‘There is ingenuity in a manufacturer generating his own electricity. There is ingenuity in an SME rebuilding its model every time costs change. But there is also a lot of productive energy being consumed by those problems,’ he said.

He pointed to the banking, fintech, entertainment and music industries as examples of sectors that have transformed local challenges into competitive advantages.

‘Nigeria gives our companies something many businesses elsewhere would envy: a huge domestic market in which to learn. The question is what we do with it,’ he said.

As ADVAN President, Ogra also challenged Nigerian brands to leverage the country’s cultural influence.

‘Our culture already travels extraordinarily well. Our businesses should travel with them,’ he said, urging companies to build brands for which ‘Lagos is the beginning of the story, not the limit of the market.’

Ogra further identified trust, technology and productivity as critical drivers of business success over the next decade. He said artificial intelligence should be viewed less as a futuristic concept and more as a tool for solving practical business problems and improving productivity.

‘The useful question is what happens when a task that took three days can be done in an afternoon,’ he said, adding that companies that apply technology rapidly to real-world challenges would be better positioned to shape the future.

Defining the significance of the Companies of Impact recognition, Ogra said the true measure of a company should be what becomes possible because it exists – from creating jobs and growing local suppliers to improving productivity and developing solutions with continental relevance.

Congratulating the 2026 honourees, he urged them to see the recognition not only as an achievement but also as a responsibility to raise their ambitions.

‘Ten years from now, I hope people routinely come here to study Nigerian companies, Nigerian technology, Nigerian manufacturing and Nigerian brands because something built here has become the reference point elsewhere,’ he said.

The annual Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact recognises businesses contributing to national development through job creation, innovation, good governance and measurable social impact.

The death toll from the suspected consumption of a locally made alcoholic drink in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has risen to 30, while about 50 others are receiving treatment in hospitals across the area.

Daily Trust had earlier reported that 24 persons died under mysterious circumstances linked to the consumption of a locally produced herbal-alcoholic mixture popularly known as ‘Monkey Tail.’

The Chairman of Odigbo Local Government Area, Mr Taiwo Adegoroye, confirmed the latest casualty figures and said families of the deceased had been directed not to bury the victims until necessary medical examinations were completed.

According to him, the council has approached the court to seek a coroner’s inquest into the deaths, while laboratory analyses, toxicological examinations and autopsies are being conducted to establish the actual cause.

The chairman disclosed that the council had released N2 million to support the emergency medical response and had sought additional financial assistance to tackle the crisis.

‘As of now, the death toll is over 30. We have not confirmed the source of death,’ he said.

He explained that samples of the suspected substance had been collected for laboratory analysis, while blood and urine samples were being obtained from surviving patients.

According to the commissioner, post-mortem examinations will also be conducted on some of the victims as part of efforts to determine the medical cause of death.

He warned residents against consuming unregulated alcoholic mixtures, herbal preparations and unidentified concoctions, noting that some could have fatal consequences.

One of the survivors, 32-year-old Shola Adebayo, speaking with Daily Trust, recounted how he narrowly escaped death after consuming the suspected drink.

Speaking from his hospital bed, Adebayo said he took two shots of the substance on Friday after a friend invited him to drink.

‘A friend brought it and asked that we drink together. I took two shots and went home,’ he said.

According to him, he woke up the following day with severe vision problems.

‘On Saturday, I discovered that I could not see very well. I called my sister, and she rushed me to the hospital. I am getting better now, but I am praying that I regain my sight completely.’

The traditional ruler of Odigbo Kingdom, Oba Rufus Akinrinmade, described the number of deaths recorded in the community as alarming.

The monarch said concerns over the unusual fatalities prompted consultations with health authorities and local government officials.

Oba Akinrinmade called for intensified public enlightenment campaigns, particularly among young people, on the dangers of consuming unregulated alcoholic drinks.

Meanwhile, the Ondo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the incident.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the command was collaborating with the state government and health authorities to determine the cause of the deaths.

According to him, officers from the Police Medical Services are working alongside officials of the Ministry of Health and Odigbo Local Government to gather evidence and relevant information.

Jimoh said medical and toxicological examinations were ongoing to determine whether any substance was responsible for the fatalities.

He urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with investigators while advising members of the public to avoid consuming unregulated alcoholic and herbal mixtures pending the outcome of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Felix Ohagwu, assured residents that anyone found culpable would be brought to justice once investigations are concluded.

Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says only God can stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from securing re-election in the 2027 presidential election.

Baba-Ahmed made the remarks in an interview with TrustTV while assessing the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections and discussing the strengths, strategies and political records of some of the major contenders.

The former vice-presidential candidate, who was the running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, said although he disagreed with several of Tinubu’s policies, he acknowledged the president’s longstanding political organisation and ability to build alliances.

According to him, Tinubu’s political influence was not built overnight but was the result of years of strategic political organisation.

‘Even though I don’t entirely agree with him, he did what others were not able to do. He organised for 16 years, not just plan,’ Baba-Ahmed said.

‘He organised for 16 years against all odds, he brought in Buhari from retirement. Buhari is from across the Niger. He stood for that.’

Baba-Ahmed was referring to Tinubu’s role in the political realignment that preceded the 2015 presidential election, when opposition parties came together to form the All Progressives Congress (APC), which defeated the then-ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with Muhammadu Buhari emerging as the party’s presidential candidate.

He said Tinubu’s willingness to pursue difficult political strategies and build alliances over an extended period contributed significantly to his eventual emergence as president in 2023.

Baba-Ahmed contrasted Tinubu’s political approach with that of Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), suggesting that Atiku may not have been able to adopt similar strategies because of the influence and resistance of people within his political circle.

He described Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election as an extraordinary political achievement, saying the president had effectively ‘won a lottery with 16 digits’.

Baba-Ahmed further described Tinubu as having an exceptionally strong grip on Nigeria’s political environment, claiming that the president had ‘overpowered almost everyone’.

He also criticised the state of the opposition ahead of the 2027 election, describing it as disorganised and suggesting that Tinubu’s political influence extends beyond his own party.

According to him, the president may be capable of influencing developments within opposition parties and preventing them from forming a strong alliance against him.

‘He (Tinubu) will not allow them (opposition) to come together. He probably actually chooses candidates in the opposition parties. He installs leadership in those political parties. He does what you and I cannot imagine,’ Baba-Ahmed said.

He went further to make a strong prediction about Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 presidential election.

‘If Tinubu says something will happen, only God Almighty can stop it. If he says to be declared in 2027, only God Almighty can stop it. I’m telling you this,’ he said.

When asked whether his assessment of Tinubu was intended as a compliment or criticism of the president, Baba-Ahmed said it was open to interpretation.

‘It is anybody’s business to interpret it anyhow. I only state the facts. And the fact is Nigeria now belongs to Tinubu,’ he said.

Baba-Ahmed’s comments come as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition politicians and political parties working to build alliances and position themselves for the presidential contest.

The former LP vice-presidential candidate has remained critical of the political direction of the country and has previously commented on the prospects of Tinubu and his potential challengers in 2027.

Recently, Baba-Ahmed, who contested the 2023 presidential election alongside Peter Obi on the Labour Party platform, said none of the politicians seeking to challenge Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election currently has the capacity to move Nigeria forward.

A new Nigerian art and design studio, ATUNDA, is turning discarded textile materials into furniture, lighting, home décor and sculptural objects as it seeks to demonstrate the creative and economic value of materials often regarded as waste.

Founded by creative professional Mabayomije Akinyemi-Ekong, ATUNDA was inspired by an encounter with discarded fabric pieces while walking through Yaba. Mountains of tiny textile offcuts scattered along the road prompted Akinyemi-Ekong to consider whether the materials could be repurposed into useful and desirable products.

That idea has evolved into a design venture focused on transforming recovered textiles into functional art while promoting a more circular approach to material use.

The studio’s first body of work, The Yaba Collection, is made from textile materials recovered from Yaba Textile Market. The collection features furniture and statement art pieces designed for contemporary homes, offices and public spaces.

Its first completed artwork, AKOBI, is a chair and represents ATUNDA’s initial experiment with using recovered textile materials as upholstery.

‘AKOBI was where the idea became real,’ Akinyemi said, adding, ‘We had an idea that these discarded fabrics could become something beautiful and valuable, but we didn’t know if it would work. We experimented, and AKOBI became the first proof that it could.’

ATUNDA’s approach sits at the intersection of design, art and circularity, with each piece created to remain functional while preserving the colours, textures and imperfections of the recovered materials.

The initiative comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over textile waste in Nigeria. Fabric offcuts from markets, tailoring businesses, fashion production and other parts of the textile industry are frequently discarded, burned or left in public spaces.

For Akinyemi-Ekong, however, the challenge presents an opportunity to rethink how such materials are perceived.

‘We are not interested in simply making things from waste,’ she said. ‘We want to change the way people see these materials. The goal is to create work that people desire first, and then discover that the material has been given another life.’

Beyond its collections, ATUNDA plans to organise creative workshops where participants can learn to produce small furniture pieces from recovered textiles. The studio also intends to collaborate with local artisans and explore partnerships that could extend its circular design model into social-impact initiatives.

Akinyemi-Ekong said the long-term goal is to build a Nigerian design practice that demonstrates the creative and economic potential of materials commonly considered worthless.

Manchester United and Bayern Munich both treated their fans to straightforward victories in their UEFA Champions League openers at home.

The Red Devils thrashed UCL debutants FC Sabah 4-0 while Bayern Munich produced a goal-laden second half to seal a 5-0 win over ten-man Bodo/Glimt.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United ensured there was no chance of an upset with three first half goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, and Benjamin Sesko, while Lisandro Martinez added the fourth goal in the second period.

Cunha produced a first-time finish from Patrick Dorgu’s cross for the opener on 27 minutes, captain Fernandes expertly finished Youri Tielemans’ pass on 42 minutes, and Sesko rounded the goalkeeper for the third goal on the stroke of halftime.

Martinez completed the rout on 68 minutes to celebrate a big win on a night the club reached a historic 300 European Cup/champions league matches.

Bayern Munich went a step further with a 5-0 victory, all goals coming in the second half. Jamal Musiala broke the deadlock two minutes into the half, with Harry Kane doubling the lead with a header. Alphonse Davies added an excellent third, and Michael Olise chipped in a brace to seal the five-star performance.

It was a historic night for Como who thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 in their first ever match in an European competition. The UCL debutants scored two goals in each half to stun their German opponents, and make history as the most-dominant debut scoreline by an Italian club in the Champions League era.