Tensions erupted in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday as enraged youths attacked the Divisional Police Station, setting parts of the facility and several vehicles ablaze following the death of a suspect in police custody. The suspect, Abdullahi Musa, was arrested on Sunday for a traffic-related offense. However, his sudden death during interrogation sparked widespread outrage in the community. What began as a peaceful protest quickly turned violent, culminating in the brutal assault of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), identified as M.A. Baba, who was reportedly beaten to death by the mob. Witnesses say the irate crowd...
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE -HON. (PRINCE) AKIOLU CONGRATULATES LAGOS STATE ON IT’S 58TH ANNIVERSARY, COMMENDS PAST AND PRESENT LEADERS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT
HON. (PRINCE) AKIOLU CONGRATULATES LAGOS STATE ON IT’S 58TH ANNIVERSARY, COMMENDS PAST AND PRESENT LEADERS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT Lagos, Nigeria 27th May, 2025 The Member representing Lagos Island Federal Constituency II and Chairman of the House Committee on Anti-corruption, Honorable (Prince) Kayode Moshood Akiolu, extends his warmest congratulations to the indigenes, residents, and the government of Lagos State as the state marks it’s 58th Anniversary. In his goodwill message, Hon. (Prince) Akiolu acknowledged the visionary leadership and enduring legacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose foundational policies and developmental strides as Governor of Lagos State from 1999 laid the...
Communique Issued at the end of the 99th Meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great Party, at its 99th meeting today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 thoroughly examined the State of affairs of the Nation and the Party and resolved as follows: NEC restates the PDP demand that President Tinubu administration should rescind all its anti-people policies and take practical steps to address the insecurity and economic recession in the country. The successful convening of the 99th NEC meeting clearly communicates our Party’s unity and focus despite the challenges. The members of the Zoning Committee are Gov. Douye Diri -Chairman, Gov. Dauda Lawal -Vice Chairman and Gov. Caleb...
Ademola Lookman arrive in Lagos for holiday after long league campaign
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Sinner Eases Past Rinderknech to Reach French Open Second Round
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner made a strong start to his French Open campaign with a straight-sets victory over Arthur Rinderknech in the opening round. Returning to action after a brief absence, the Italian showed his quality with a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 win. “First-round matches are never easy,” Sinner told the crowd after the match. “I’m very happy with how I handled the situation, especially in the third set. I want to thank everyone who came out and was so fair to me too. I know he’s a French player, but I felt very appreciated.” The 22-year-old also took a...
FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Draw Revealed as 16 Teams Set to Battle for Glory
The draw for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 has been made, with 16 Arab nations set to compete for glory. The tournament will be hosted in Qatar from December 1 to 18, 2025. The last edition was held in 2021, where two African nations faced off in the final, with Algeria emerging victorious over Tunisia. Highly regarded by FIFA, the Arab Cup is expected to attract global attention. Before the main tournament kicks off, a playoff round will take place from November 25 to 26. Fourteen of the lowest-ranked Arab national teams—divided between Africa and Asia—will face off for a...
Senegal Call Up 26 Players for June Friendlies Against Ireland and England
Senegal has called up 26 players for the June friendlies against Ireland and England. These matches were clearly scheduled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football to ensure their players remain competitive ahead of the World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations later this December. Captain Sadio Mané was not called up by head coach Pape Thiaw. When asked by a journalist about Mané’s absence, he stated: “It’s a personal decision on his part.” Eighteen-year-old FC Metz striker Idrissa Gueye has received his first call-up to the national team. SENEGAL – June 2025 Squad List Goalkeepers: Édouard Mendy (Al-Ahli)...
Morocco Call Up 27 Players for June Friendlies Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers and AFCON
Morocco has called up 27 players for their June friendlies against Tunisia and Benin. These matches are part of their preparations for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later this year. Two new players have been added to the squad: Marouan Sannadi (24 years old – striker – Athletic Club, Spain) Abdelhak Assal (26 years old – defender – Renaissance Sportive de Berkane, Morocco) Full Morocco Squad – June 2025 Goalkeepers: Yassine Bono (Al-Hilal) Munir El-Kajoui (RS Berkane) El-Mehdi Benabid (Wydad AC) Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain) Omar El-Hilali (Espanyol)...
Draw Revealed for Historic FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025
The official draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™ has been completed, with 48 nations set to participate in this year’s edition — the largest in the tournament’s history. The competition will be hosted in Qatar from 3 to 27 November. This marks a significant milestone for the youth tournament, which has long served as a launchpad for some of football’s brightest talents. Stars like Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Paris Brunner, Anderson, Daniel Addo, and Cesc Fàbregas all rose to prominence through the U-17 stage. Notably, 10 African nations will feature in this expanded edition, underlining the continent’s growing...
Payment of FCT Ground Rents: I stand firmly with HMFCT, Wike, on this.
Vast majority of those defaulters are the same Nigerian multi-trillionaires and multi-Billionaires who also own Properties in US, Europe, Dubai, etc where they promptly pay taxes and levies as the Laws of those Host Govts demand of them. They don’t even wait for officials of those Govts to remind them because they know the penalties involved. Their behaviours is sad demonstration of UNPATRIOTISM in the superlative sense of the word. Don’t we love the massive Infrastructural Revolution taking place in FCT since Wike became Minister? Yes, we do, but where will the needed funds come from to continue on this...