NDLEA Arrests Ex-Lagos Councillor With 40kg Skunk, Seizes Drugs Hidden in Diapers
By Our Correspondent Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a former councillor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos over alleged involvement in illegal drug trafficking after officers recovered 40 kilograms of skunk from his residence. The suspect, Sheleru Olalekan, 45, previously represented the Orimedu community in the local government […]
The Young Women Who Fought in Ethiopia’s Civil War and Fear Its Return
By Our Correspondent Twenty-two-year-old Abeba Amdu once dreamed of football stardom. A rising striker for the 70 Enderta women’s team in Mekelle, she combined athletic talent with academic excellence in IT studies. But her ambitions were shattered when Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict erupted in 2020, forcing her to the front lines as a fighter in the […]
Heavy Rains and Flooding in Nairobi Kill 23
By Our Correspondent Heavy rains and severe flooding have claimed at least 23 lives in Nairobi, Kenya, after overnight downpours caused widespread chaos across the city. The torrential rainfall led to rivers bursting their banks, sweeping vehicles away and leaving many residents stranded in dangerous floodwaters. Police and emergency teams report that around 30 people […]
Iran President Apologises for Strikes on Neighbouring Countries
By Our Correspondent Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian shocked the international community by issuing a rare apology to neighbouring countries affected by recent military strikes. Speaking on Saturday as part of Iran’s interim leadership, Pezeshkian explicitly acknowledged that Iranian forces had targeted neighbouring territories and said attacks would now be limited to cases where aggression originated […]
Dozens Killed in Israeli Raid on Nabi Chit, Lebanon
By Our Correspondent Dozens have been killed in Lebanon as Israeli special forces launched a major overnight raid in the eastern Bekaa Valley, amid escalating tensions with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. The Lebanese health ministry confirmed at least 41 fatalities and 40 injuries during the operation in the town of Nabi Chit, which also claimed […]
Osimhen Header Secures Galatasaray Win Over Besiktas in Istanbul Derby
By Our Correspondent Victor Osimhen scored the decisive goal as Galatasaray defeated Besiktas 1-0 in a high-stakes Istanbul derby on Saturday, ending the hosts’ 18-match unbeaten streak. The match carried added significance as it featured a personal duel between Super Eagles vice-captain Osimhen and national team captain Wilfred Ndidi. Osimhen’s first-half header in the 39th […]
Semi Ajayi Returns as Hull City Lose 3-1 to Millwall in Championship Clash
By Our Correspondent Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi made a much-anticipated return from injury on Saturday, but Hull City suffered a 3-1 home defeat against Millwall in the English Championship at the MKM Stadium. Ajayi, who had been sidelined since January 17 due to a hamstring injury sustained during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations […]
Ademola Lookman Shines as Atletico Madrid Edge Real Sociedad in La Liga Thriller Ahead of Copa del Rey Final
By Our Correspondent Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman played a pivotal role in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday, providing a perfect rehearsal for the upcoming Copa del Rey final on April 18 in Sevilla. Lookman, a key figure for the Super Eagles, started the match and impressed before being substituted in […]
Edo Lawmaker Esosa Iyawe Applauds Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
By Our Correspondent A prominent member of the House of Representatives representing Oredo Federal Constituency in Edo State, Esosa Iyawe, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his visionary leadership and transformative reforms aimed at driving national development. Speaking after a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Iyawe praised the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, […]
UNICEF Donates WASH & Dignity Kits to Kwara Woro Attack Victims
By Our Correspondent The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated essential water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and dignity kits to support victims of the recent terrorist attack in Woro Community, Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State. The donation was handed over to the Kwara State Government at the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) […]