Month: May 2025

Jamaica and Nigeria clash this evening at the Gtech Community Stadium, West London, in the long-awaited return of the Unity Cup — back for the first time in 20 years! 🏆   Nigeria, who won the last edition in 2004, will be aiming to retain their crown 👑. The Super Eagles soared past Ghana in […]

Oyo, Nigeria — The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has officially disowned Mogaji Sarafadeen Abdulrasaq Adekunle Olayiwola as the Mogaji of the Otepola Ibidapo Family, Moganna Compound, Isale Bode, Ibadan, over forged credentials. The disclaimer was announced in a release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief […]

Oyo, Nigeria — A 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit tanker, also known as petrol, crashed on Friday in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, sparking fears of a possible fire outbreak. The incident occurred at the Ayanyan area along the Ogbomoso/Ilorin Expressway after the tanker, bearing registration number MAG 20 XB (Borno), reportedly lost control and veered […]

Niger, Nigeria — The number of corpses recovered so far from the flood that ravaged Niger State communities in Mokwa Local Government Area has risen to 151 with 3,018 persons displaced. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, made this known on Saturday morning in a terse statement in which it said three communities were affected […]

Riyadh — Al-Nassr skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has officially ruled out any move away from the Saudi Pro League side this summer, opting instead to extend his stay with the club beyond the 2024/25 season. The Portuguese superstar, who recently concluded his third campaign in the Middle East, has signed a new contract that will keep […]

Lagos — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission a completed segment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway today, marking a significant milestone in one of his administration’s flagship infrastructure initiatives under the Renewed Hope agenda. According to a statement issued by Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of […]

Mumbai, India — Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire has revealed that the club is bracing for significant changes this summer, with a major squad overhaul expected ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Speaking during a media session at a commercial event in Mumbai, Maguire confirmed that several players will be leaving Old Trafford, as […]

Istanbul — Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen capped off his loan stint with Turkish giants Galatasaray on a high note, scoring in their 2–0 triumph over Istanbul Başakşehir on the final day of the 2024/25 Turkish Super Lig season. The match, played at the Nef Stadium, saw Galatasaray break the deadlock early, with veteran Belgian playmaker […]

FOOTBALL – Liverpool have completed the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen for 35m euros (£29.5m) on a five-year deal. Just hours after the Anfield club confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold would be joining Real Madrid in time to play in the Club World Cup, the Premier League champions ratified their move for Dutch international Frimpong after […]

ABUJA – The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed June 30 to hear the suit filed by former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke challenging the forfeiture of her assets by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). At the resumed hearing of the matter on Friday, Alison-Madueke was represented by Mr Godwin Iyinbor from the chambers of […]