Manchester, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes securing a top-four finish this season would be a significant achievement for his squad. City, currently fourth in the Premier League, have faced a challenging campaign marked by injuries to key players. Their recent Champions League play-off exit to Real Madrid further compounded their struggles. Speaking…
Birmingham, England — Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa was the most difficult defeat for his side this season. Despite taking an early lead, Chelsea once again struggled to maintain control, allowing their opponents back into the game, a recurring issue that has cost them 13 points from…
Bukavu, DRC — Defected Congolese police officers were seen celebrating in Bukavu as they prepared for retraining under the M23 rebel group, which now controls the city. The officers, clad in new uniforms and black berets, sang and clapped in apparent support of the Rwanda-backed faction, signaling M23’s intent to solidify its grip on the…
Vatican City — Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition following a severe respiratory crisis, requiring intensive medical intervention. A Vatican statement on Saturday confirmed that while the Pope remains alert and seated, he is on high-flow oxygen support and has received blood transfusions to manage anemia-induced low platelet levels. The pontiff is currently undergoing…
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HAMAS – Palestinian militants on Saturday freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Freedom for the captives caps an emotional two days in Israel, where the family of another hostage, Shiri Bibas, earlier…
Ogun – The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, identified as Harry Collins, for impersonating a police officer while dressed in a full police uniform with a sergeant rank. The suspect was apprehended on Thursday at about 2:10 PM during a patrol led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Long…
Osun election – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has cast his ballots at Unit 9, Ward 2, in Ede North Local Government Area as the contentious poll begins across the state. The governor cast his vote as early as 8 a.m. on Saturday morning amid tension over possible unrest. News reports that the election…
US – President Donald Trump on Friday announced that electronics and software giant Apple was planning to relocate its manufacturing from Mexico to the United States. Neither the company nor chief executive officer Tim Cook has publicly confirmed the decision which Trump linked to the reciprocal tariffs which have gone into effect. Addressing U.S. governors…
EPL – Ruben Amorim admits David Moyes is doing a better job reviving Everton than the under-fire Manchester United boss has been able to achieve in his short spell at Old Trafford. Amorim will go head-to-head with Everton boss Moyes on Saturday as he looks to drag United out of their shocking decline. The former…
Barcelona, Spain — Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has emphasized that the team will not take Benfica lightly in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash. Speaking to the club’s official website, Deco stressed the need for thorough preparation to avoid any surprises. “There are no easy matches at this stage. We’ve already faced them…
Lagos, Nigeria — The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) has called for enhanced protection of performers’ rights under the new Copyright Act of 2022, as its four-day National Delegates Conference commenced in Lagos. Delivering the keynote address, Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr. John Asein, emphasized the need for theatre…
Jos, Nigeria — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has signed an Executive Order suspending all mining activities across the state, citing rising illegal operations and security threats. The governor formalized the decision during a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the mining sector, emphasizing the urgent need to curb unregulated mining and its consequences. Governor…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has returned over $50 million in recovered assets to the governments of Spain, Switzerland, and the United States for onward restitution to victims of financial fraud. During the handover ceremony, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, emphasized that the restitution aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to combating…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in the highly disputed local government election, which has sparked political and legal controversies across the state. The election, held on Saturday, follows weeks of heightened tension between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The dispute…
Ibadan, Nigeria — Minister of Education, Dr. Marufu Alausa, has emphasized that skill acquisition is now more critical than ever in driving economic growth and social development, urging greater investment in technical and vocational training. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Technical Teachers and Instructors Training Workshop in Ibadan, the minister stressed the importance…
Abuja, Nigeria — In a strategic move to bolster food production and support local farmers, Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to providing single-digit interest loans as part of broader interventions aimed at reducing production costs and ensuring national food security. Speaking during a steering committee meeting of the Presidential Food…
Makurdi, Nigeria — As part of efforts to modernize governance and enhance digital proficiency, Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved an extensive training program aimed at equipping 40,000 state and local government employees with skills in e-governance, data policy, regulatory compliance, and ICT advancement. The initiative aligns with the state’s broader vision…
Awka, Nigeria — The Anambra State Police Command has clarified that the two suspects who escaped custody in connection with the murder of former Anambra State lawmaker, Justice Azuka, are not the principal culprits in the ongoing investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikioye Orutugu, made this known while addressing journalists at the Command Headquarters…
Abuja, Nigeria — Prominent figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor (retd.), and distinguished military officers, gathered to pay tribute to the late Major General Christopher Jemitola (retd.), who passed away on February 6, 2025. General Jemitola, who collapsed while playing golf at the IBB Golf Club, Asokoro, Abuja,…
Lagos, Nigeria — A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a final forfeiture order on properties and financial assets linked to Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The ruling, delivered by Justice Yellim Bogoro on Friday, followed a case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Osun State High Court has ruled that the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) should proceed with the local government elections slated for February 22, 2025. The judgment followed a legal challenge initiated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against OSIEC and its Chairman, Hashim Abioye. Delivering the ruling, Justice A….
Osun, Nigeria — An High Court sitting in Ilesa,Osun State has ordered the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) to proceed with the conduct of Saturday, February 22, 2025 local government elections in the state. The court directed OSSIEC to conduct elections to fill the vacant positions of local government chairmen and councillors in all the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has approved the relocation of 29 out of Nigeria’s 256 Custodial Centres due to rapid urbanization. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Friday in Abuja when he commissioned 39 mini green maria for conveyance of inmates to and from courts, and five bullet resistant guard booths…
Gombe, Nigeria — The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, justified the recent 120 per cent increment announced by the Gombe State University on Thursday, saying that it was necessary for the development of the institution. Yahaya stated this in his address during the swearing-in of governing councils of higher institutions, boards of state-owned companies,…
Ogun, Nigeria — The Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola has called on the alumni of the institution to be committed to supporting the initiatives that are tailored towards enhancing academic excellence and the university’s further development. Agboola said that as major stakeholders, the alumni should always endeavour to mark…
United States — The United States deported 135 migrants of various nationalities, including 65 minors, to Costa Rica on Thursday, according to the Costa Rican government. According to an AFP journalist, their flight was said to depart San Diego, California, and arrived at a base next to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The deportees, who will…
Delta, Nigeria — The Delta State Government and NIPCO Gas Limited, yesterday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for the establishment of a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, conversion centre of vehicles. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu; Commissioner for Transport, Mr Onoriode Agofure, and Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN,…
Lagos, Nigeria — A childhood friend of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba Mohbad, popularly known as Mohbad, Owodunni Ibrahim, commonly known ‘Primeboy’ has dragged Abosede Aloba, the mother of the late singer to court, for alleged defamation. Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day. However, on September 21, 2023, his body…
Nigeria — The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has reacted after former Military President of Nigeria, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (rtd), admitted the late Chief MKO Abiola was the winner of the June 12, 1993 election. IBB made the admission during the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Journey…
