< 1 mn read Angel Correa’s 95th-minute equaliser earned Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in a thrilling La Liga derby on Sunday. The Argentine forward anxiously awaited a VAR review to confirm he was onside, but his perfectly timed run secured a crucial point for the hosts. Real Madrid, missing star striker Kylian Mbappe due to […]
< 1 mn read Nigeria has clinched Africa’s only ticket to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under 19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia 2025. The announcement came after the final match against Zimbabwe was abandoned due to heavy rain. The match, held at Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, saw Nigeria win the toss and choose to bat, scoring 77 […]
< 1 mn read The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been declared the winner of the September 28, 2024, local government elections in Anambra State, securing all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the state’s 21 local government areas. Genevieve Osakwe, Chairperson of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), announced the results at the ANSIEC office in Awka. […]
< 1 mn read As the Senate and House of Representatives embark on another review of the 1999 Constitution, Senators are united on the issue of local government autonomy but divided over the establishment of state police across Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In May, the Senate declared that the 774 local governments in Nigeria are effectively […]
< 1 mn read Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Operation Hadin Kai, Sector 3, successfully thwarted an attempted attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists along the Magumeri-Maiduguri axis in Borno. In a statement released on Sunday from Maiduguri, Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osaba, Chief Military Information Officer of the MNJTF in N’djamena, Chad, reported […]
< 1 mn read The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, announced on Sunday that more than 40% of Nigerians now enjoy up to 20 hours of daily power supply, a significant achievement attributed to revolutionary measures implemented by the Ministry of Power with the backing of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement made in Abuja, Adelabu highlighted that […]
< 1 mn read Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has encouraged Nigerians to remain optimistic despite the current economic difficulties facing the nation. Speaking at an inter-denominational thanksgiving service on Sunday at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters in Asaba, held to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, he emphasized that tough times don’t last, but tough people […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has officially handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). This handover took place on Sunday at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, coinciding with Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The […]
< 1 mn read Big Brother Naija housemates Ocee and Topher have been evicted from the show, missing out on the final week of competition. Their eviction follows Kassia’s earlier departure during the Sunday Live Eviction show. With their exits, the remaining eight housemates—Kellyrae, Nelly, Anita, Sooj, Victoria, Wanni, Ozee, and Onyeka—are now confirmed as finalists for this year’s […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet indicated localized thunderstorms in Kebbi and Zamfara States during the morning hours. The agency expects additional thunderstorms in Zamfara, Kaduna, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States during the afternoon and […]
< 1 mn read Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate Kassia has been evicted from the show during the Sunday Live Eviction show, leading to emotional revelations among the housemates. Shortly after Kassia’s exit, fellow housemate Kellyrae surprised everyone by revealing that he is married to Kassia. This revelation came during a discussion prompted by show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, […]
< 1 mn read Israeli strikes targeted the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday, according to Huthi media reports. This follows a missile launch by the Iran-backed Huthi rebel group aimed at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport the previous day, as reported by AFP. The Huthi-controlled Al-Masirah station claimed the strikes hit “the ports of Hodeida and Ras Issa,” […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday, NiMet indicated localized thunderstorms in parts of Kebbi and Zamfara States during the morning hours. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected in Zamfara, Kaduna, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States. In the North […]
< 1 mn read Billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu celebrated a significant achievement for his wife, Dr. Awele Elumelu, who successfully completed the Berlin Marathon in Germany. This prestigious 42.195-kilometer race, known for its fast course, took place in Berlin, drawing thousands of participants from around the world. In an Instagram post, Elumelu expressed his admiration for Awele, noting that […]
< 1 mn read The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a total of 6,603 confirmed mpox cases and 32 deaths across 15 African countries in 2024. In the last week, 402 confirmed cases were reported with no new deaths. According to the 38th WHO situation report published on September 28, 2024, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), […]
< 1 mn read The Founder and National Leader of the NNPP, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has refuted Alhaji Buba Galadima’s claim that the Federal Government is opposing the NNPP government in Kano State. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday, Aniebonam emphasized the importance of avoiding unverifiable statements about the Federal Government. He stated, “With the challenges facing […]
< 1 mn read Indigenous Lagosians, represented by De Renaissance Patriots, have refuted rumors regarding the alleged death of retired Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju, former Minister of Communications. A false message circulating online claimed Olanrewaju had died in a fatal accident, stating that burial arrangements were pending. The message read: “O8076359288: Our condolences on the death of Tajudeen Olanrewaju […]
< 1 mn read Tottenham Hotspur delivered a commanding performance at Old Trafford, securing a 3-0 victory over Manchester United and increasing the pressure on Erik ten Hag’s managerial position. The match kicked off with a swift goal from Brennan Johnson, who tapped in after a powerful run and cross from Micky Van de Ven just three minutes in. […]
< 1 mn read The Imo State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently intervene in response to severe flooding affecting residents of Works Layout, Owerri, resulting in property damage and loss of life. During a recent plenary session, Deputy Minority Leader Clinton Amadi moved the motion, expressing concern and sympathy for residents in flooded […]
< 1 mn read The leadership of the National Association of University Students (NAUS) has announced that university students will not participate in the planned protests on October 1, aimed at addressing the current economic hardships. During a press conference in Abuja, NAUS National President Comrade Josiah Oche Peter urged students to avoid any protests instigated by individuals or […]