In a podcast released on Tuesday, former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama doused divorce rumor that has flying about on social media in recent months, she lay emphasis about making her own decision, being her own person and spending her time constructively. She expressed disappointment in people who just make unfounded assumption stating women “struggle with disappointing people. “They couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing. “That this couldn’t be a grown woman just making a set of decisions herself.” She explained Obama told...
Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse, Claims Dozens Of Lives
A nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic collapses mid-performance, killing nearly 100 and injuring over 160, the National Emergency System declares. The roof of the club Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on the night of April 8, 2025, during a live concert by Dominican Legendary merengue artist Rubby Pérez, who was also tragically killed in the incident. According to Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Emergency Operations System Center, “We continue clearing debris and searching for people, we are going to search tirelessly for people.” The cause of the collapse is not yet known, he said Among the...
Lagos State Court Sentence Danfo Drivers To Jail Over Mob Attack On LASTMA Officials
A Lagos Mobile Court has sentenced two individuals to three months’ custodial imprisonment for orchestrating a violent and coordinated mob attack on the operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authorit (LASTMA) while they were carrying out their lawful duties. According to the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who revealed in a statement that the two individuals, commercial bus drivers, Mohammed Musa and Muhammed Nasara, orchestrated the mob attack on LASTMA officials performing their lawful duties. The statement read, “The attackers were apprehended following a brazen and unprovoked assault that occurred on April 7, in the vicinity of...
Birmingham City Secure Promotion to English Football’s Second Tier at the First Time of Asking
Birmingham City have been promoted to the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football, after a 2-1 win over Peterborough United. Birmingham have been by far League One’s most consistent side this season. The Blues have amassed 95 points from 40 games. It is a memorable promotion for Birmingham fans, as they secured it at the first time of asking. Club minority owner and NFL legend Tom Brady celebrated the win on his Instagram account with a post that read: “Straight back up to the EFL Championship, and not done yet. NFL fans are getting a crash course in...
Declan Rice Stuns Real Madrid with Two Brilliant Free-Kicks as Arsenal Win 3-0
Arsenal stunned Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League clash at the Emirates. Declan Rice grabbed the headlines as his two free-kicks made the difference on the night. Arsenal took the game to Real Madrid from the early stages. The Gunners could have gone two goals up but couldn’t take advantage of Saka’s dangerous crosses into the box. But Rice stepped up in the second half and made the difference. Arsenal’s threat in front of goal finally led to a tangible result when Declan Rice gave Arsenal the lead in the 58th minute with a...
Matic Labels Onana as One of Manchester United’s Worst Goalkeepers
Former Manchester United player and current Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic didn’t hold back when speaking about André Onana, describing him as one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history. When asked about Onana’s recent comments, Matic responded: “I respect everyone, but to say that, then you need to get the answer. If you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United’s history, you need to take care with what you’re talking.” He went further to compare the Cameroonian international to three of the club’s former number one: “If David de Gea or Peter Schmeichel or [Edwin] van der...
The Incredible Journey of Al-Hilal Omdurman: From War-Torn Sudan to the CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals
Al-Hilal Omdurman have been knocked out of the CAF Champions League, but what a remarkable campaign it has been. They topped Group A with ten points from six games—three wins, one draw, and two losses—in a group that included Algerian giants MC Alger, Tanzanian powerhouse Young Africans, and Congolese side TP Mazembe. Coming into the tournament, few gave them a chance, but Al-Hilal believed, and they delivered a spirited performance. Their country, Sudan, is currently at war, but that never stopped them from dreaming and giving everything on the pitch. They played for their fans, their flag, and the Sudanese...
MEET INEC ‘ACTING CHAIRMAN’, SAM OLUMEKUN-
Mr. Sam Olumekun has assumed duties at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as ‘Acting Chairman’. Mr. Olumekun is INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education. Olumekun performed his first duties today, receiving a high-level delegation of the Labour Party (LP) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja with other National Commissioners in attendance. This is coming amid rumours which circulated recently via social media that INEC’s Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu had been removed from office. Recall that a viral WhatsApp message had indicated that Prof. Yakubu was sacked by President Bola Tinubu and replaced with one Prof....
Business – Nigeria’s petrol price cheapest in West Africa — Report
Nigeria’s petrol price cheapest in West Africa — Report10th April 2025 PUNCH Lite FUEL PUMPFuel pump ByDare OlawinKindly share this story: Amid complaints of unaffordable petrol pricing among Nigerians, a report has shown that Nigeria has the cheapest petrol price in West Africa and the 13th in the world. According to globalpetrolprices.com, the price of a litre of petrol in Nigeria is far below $1, even if sold at N1,000. For comparison, the global average price of gasoline at the moment is N1,922, about 100 per cent higher than the cost in Nigeria. The report puts Nigeria’s average petrol price...