Real Madrid Completes Stunning Comeback, Defeats Dortmund 5-2 with Vinicius Jr hat-trick
Real Madrid erased a two-goal deficit to triumph 5-2 over Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling Champions League clash. Dortmund seized control with goals from Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens around the 30-minute mark. However, Real Madrid revitalized after halftime. Antonio Rüdiger’s header (60′) ignited the comeback, followed by Vinícius Júnior’s equalizer. Lucas Vázquez (83′) struck […]
Arsenal Edges Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 in Champions League Thriller
Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, maintaining their unbeaten start to the league phase. The decisive goal came in the 30th minute, courtesy of an own goal from Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk. Martinelli’s shot hit the post and rebounded off Riznyk’s back into the net. Gabriel Jesus created […]
Fuel Truck Explosion Near Ugandan Capital Claims At Least 10 Lives
A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday when a fuel truck ran out of control, overturned, and exploded into flames on a highway in Kigogwa, approximately 25 kilometers (15 miles) north of Uganda’s capital, Kampala. According to Charles Lwanga, the Resident District Commissioner for the area, the fuel tanker lost control and overturned, attracting nearby residents […]
WAEC Announces Computer-Based Exam for Private Candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the commencement of its Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CBWASSCE) for private candidates. The exam will run from October 25 to December 20, 2024. The exam will adopt a hybrid mode, where multiple-choice questions will be answered on-screen, while essay and practical questions will be […]
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Vows to Crack Down on Roadside Begging from October 27th
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has issued a warning to roadside beggars in Abuja, urging them to vacate the streets by October 27, 2024, or face arrest. Minister Nyesom Wike made the announcement at the flag-off ceremony for the construction of access roads to the newly built judges’ quarters in Katampe. He cited security concerns […]
Former Nigerian Lawmaker, Farouk Lawan, Released from Prison after 5 Years
Farouk Lawan, a former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has regained his freedom after serving a five-year prison sentence for corruption. Lawan was convicted of accepting a $500,000 bribe while chairing an ad-hoc committee investigating fuel subsidy fraud in 2012. He had solicited a $3 million bribe from Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola. The Supreme […]
Kano Hisbah Board Declares Jigawa Commissioner Wanted for Alleged Adultery
The Kano State Hisbah Board has issued a wanted declaration for Auwal Sankara, Jigawa’s Commissioner for Special Duties, over alleged adultery. At a press briefing, Commander General Aminu Daurawa stated that Sankara was caught with a married woman, Tasleem Nabegu, in an uncompleted building. This followed complaints from Nabegu’s husband, Nasiru Bulama, who accused Sankara […]
Former Albanian President Ilir Meta Arrested on Corruption Charges
Ilir Meta, Albania’s former president from 2017 to 2022, has been arrested by the National Investigation Bureau in Tirana on allegations of corruption and money laundering. The 55-year-old leader of the left-wing Freedom Party was taken into custody, sparking a strong reaction from his party. Secretary-General Tedi Blushi condemned the arrest, calling it a “criminal […]
EFCC Files Fresh N5.78bn Fraud Charges Against Ex-Kwara Governor, Abdulfattah Ahmed
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed 14 new charges against former Kwara State Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed and ex-Commissioner for Finance Ademola Banu, alleging a N5.78 billion fraud. The charges, filed before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, accuse the duo of diverting and misappropriating public funds meant for projects […]
Air Peace Hikes Lagos-Abuja Ticket Price to N200,000
Effective November 1, 2024, Air Peace has increased its one-way flight ticket price from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000. This significant hike has led many Nigerians to opt for road transport instead. Air Peace’s new price surpasses that of its competitors, with Aero charging between N94,000 to N109,000, Arik Air from N104,405 to N139,292, and […]