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...
Cristiano Ronaldo Mourns Scouting Director Aurélio Pereira Who Passes Away At 77
Portuguese player and Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday announced the passing away of Aurelio da Silva Pereira, the scout who discovered him at the age of 12. The legendary scout director picked up on the talent of Ronaldo during his youth years at Nacional in Madeira. The Portuguese who expressed sadness on his post on X posted one of the picture he snapped with his late scout, to appreciate his impact in his life. His post read: “One of the greatest symbols of world training has left us, but his legacy will live on forever. “I will never...
“We Have Solidified Lagos’s Position As Africa’s Largest City And A Thriving Innovation, Finance, And Creativity Centre”— Gov. Sanwo-Olu CTIS 2025
The governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu led a Governor’s Roundtable at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) 2025, focused on unlocking opportunities in the State. The roundtable offered a great platform to share stories and opportunities for investment with the international business community. Sanwo-Olu who posted on X emphasised that his administration aim at driving economic growth and investment across the state According to the governor: “We have solidified Lagos’s position as Africa’s largest city and a thriving innovation, finance, and creativity centre. “Our aim has always been to drive economic growth and attract investment across key sectors....
Sowore Knocks Nigeria Judiciary System, Questions How A Federal Judge Could Sit Over A Cybercrime When He Has No Knowledge Of Technology
African Action Congress (AAC) 2023 presidential aspirant, activist and human right lawyer Omoyele Sowore knocked Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja, for his ignorance with technology. He queried the system that allow the judge sit over a cybercrime case when he’s not even informed, “How do you as a judge sit over Cybercrime case when you have no knowledge of the cyber world?” he queried The activist gave insight to what his bone of contention with the judiciary was: “I had an unsettling experience in court with Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High...