Mr Joe Onuakalusi, member representing Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II, in the House of Representatives, has described the late Pope Francis as a moral compass for humanity. This is contained in a statement by the lawmaker, issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Onuakalusi, the late pontiff was a symbol of hope and compassion…
Dutch midfielder Noa Lang scored a brace as Galatasaray thumped Juventus 5-2 in a pulsating contest in Istanbul on Tuesday in the first leg of a Champions League playoff. In a nerve-shredding atmosphere, Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus actually led 2-1 at half-time after Teun Koopmeiners replied to Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara’s opener with a brace…
Officials on Tuesday confirmed that more than 150 people were injured in a fireworks accident during a temple festival in the southern Indian state of Kerala. According to the police officials, the accident took place late Monday night in Kasaragod district, about 555 km north of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. The police said…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General (DCG) Adeyemi Olumode, as the new Federal Fire Service (FFS) Controller-General (CG). The appointment was announced on Wednesday on behalf of the Federal Government by retired Maj.-Gen Abdulmalik Jubril, Secretary to the Civil, Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). Jubril said that the…
Novak Djokovic said his recently retired rival Andy Murray was bringing a unique perspective as his new coach and he was eager to put into practice what they’ve discussed when he begins his season in Brisbane. Djokovic, a 24-times Grand Slam champion, added fellow former world No 1 Murray to his team last month and…
Dr Mutiu Agboke, the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun, says 360,794 Permanent Voter Cards(PVC) are yet uncollected by registered voters in the state. Agboke made this known at a news conference in Osogbo, on the preparedness of the commission for the Osun 2026 governorship election and the Continuous Voter…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially commenced 2025 Hajj operations with the departure of its Advance Team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Shafii Mohammed, Principal Information Officer, NAHCON. Mohammed stated that the team, comprising key operational staff and senior…
Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House. “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” he said early on Wednesday to a roaring crowd of…
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Monday explained how key beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy regime made governance difficult for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the first eighteen months of his administration. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, also expressed optimism that the 2025 Appropriation Act would largely address Nigeria’s socio-economic…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress battled past a resilient Mozambique side to secure their place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Africa Women’s AfroBasket Championship, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament. The defending champions faced a stern test in one of the most highly anticipated clashes of the competition, with Mozambique showcasing their credentials as genuine…
