Governor Alex Otti and aide, Chaka Chukwumerije, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when unknown gûnmen opened fire on his vehicle along the Okigwe–Umuahia Road
Chelsea Confirms Retained And Released Players
The list of Chelsea players who have been retained or released by the club at the end of the 2024/25 season has been announced by the Premier League. Four players will depart Chelsea at the end of this month, when their current contracts expire on 30 June. Goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom brings his six years with the Blues to an end. He joined us from Turun Palloseura in his native Finland during the 2018/19 campaign and rose through the ranks in our Academy. In addition to featuring regularly for our youth sides, Bergstrom was named among the substitutes for our senior team on...
Chelsea Complete Signing, Welcomes Mamadou Sarr
Chelsea is delighted to confirm the transfer of Mamadou Sarr from Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg, with the defender signing a contract until 2033. Mamadou was a regular for Strasbourg during the 2024/25 campaign and played a key role in the French team securing qualification for European football next season. The 19-year-old made 28 appearances across all competitions and helped the club seal a place in next season’s UEFA Conference League play-off. Mamadou first showed his high potential in the academy of RC Lens before joining Lyon. Having progressed through the club’s youth ranks, he made his senior debut during...
Photos: Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun Says Cultural Festivals Like Ojude Oba Attracts Global Visibility
“As an administration committed to building our future together, we firmly believe that cultural festivals like Ojúde Ọba play a critical role in promoting our local economy, attracting global visibility, and preserving our rich heritage.” —-Governor Dapo Abiodun
Tyler Perry Movie ‘Straw’ Among Top Ten Movies In America
“All I can say is I’m humbled. This brings me to my knees in gratitude!! Thank you all so much. I thank God for you.” —Tyler Perry
Sanwo-Olu Appreciates FG For Support, Unveils Three New Train Sets For The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line
Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement revealed: “I unveiled three new train sets for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line at the National Theatre Station. “Each set includes four cars, and with this addition, we are doubling our current passenger capacity on the Blue Line. This will directly improve the commute for thousands of Lagosians, reducing wait times, speeding up journeys, and making the system more reliable overall. Our goal is to have trains arriving every 10 minutes. “I’m deeply grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for their strong support. From procurement...
Unidentified Fan Dies After Fall During Nations League Final Between Spain And Portugal, Spain Coach Addresses Incidence
A soccer fan died during the Nations League final between Spain and Portugal on Sunday after falling from an overhead level onto a media area below. A UEFA official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to give details, confirmed a person sustained fatal injuries from a fall. The incident occurred during the first period of extra time at the Munich stadium, when tension was high between rival players, and fans were becoming more animated. Medical personnel, stewards and police cordoned off the area. Portugal went on to win the game on penalties. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente...
