Arsenal’s bid to win the Champions League for the first time is over after they suffered a 2-1 second-leg defeat to Paris St Germain at the Parc des Princes. Mikel Arteta’s players were already one goal down in the semi-final first leg, and, despite a strong start, they were two behind in the tie when…
An Israeli drone attack targeted and destroyed a weapons depot in the coastal Syrian city of Jableh before daybreak Thursday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. The attack carried out via drones and warplane missiles leveled the depot and caused massive explosions heard from long distances, said the UK-based watchdog group. It added that…
A Nigerian Federal High Court has ruled that former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and his former finance commissioner, Omadachi Oklobia, must stand trial for their alleged involvement in the misappropriation of ₦3.1 billion (approx. $2 million USD), marking a significant development in one of the country’s long-running political corruption cases. Delivering his ruling in…
Gov Hope Uzodimma of Imo has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s reform policies for prosperity, stability, and progress of the nation’s economic and social transformation. Uzodimma’s call is contained in his Easter message delivered at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish, Ozuh, Omuma in Orlu East Local Government Area of the state on…
Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has suspended the Action Democratic Party (ADP) over its refusal to sign the council’s binding constitution, escalating tensions within the nation’s coalition of political parties. The suspension was confirmed in a letter issued by IPAC National Secretary, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, following an emergency session of the council’s General Assembly held…
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has said strong backing from President Bola Tinubu is behind the ongoing surge in infrastructure projects across Abuja. Following an inspection tour on Wednesday, Mr Wike said the President’s close monitoring of projects and insistence on quality delivery had boosted performance across the territory. According to him,…
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has warned that the 2027 general elections represent Nigeria’s last peaceful opportunity to reorganize and save the country from deepening instability. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, Agbakoba said Nigeria’s current governance structure — which he described as a “unitary-federal system” — is flawed…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a three-day visit to the Middle East on Monday, primarily to gather information on the developments in the region. His office disclosed this particularly following the overthrow of the regime in Syria. On Monday, he planned to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto ruler, in…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday congratulated Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila on her 95th birthday, March 2. Gbajabiamila is a revered leader, accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist and the mother of Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the President’s Chief of Staff, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. Tinubu celebrated Gbajabiamila on this special occasion and extolled her…
Kenya named former South Africa international Benni McCarthy as coach on Monday, some three weeks before they resume their World Cup qualification campaign. He will debut this March with an away match against The Gambia followed by a home clash with Gabon. Kenya trail leaders Côte d’Ivoire by five points in World Cup qualifying Group…
