Manchester United Bounce Back with 2-1 Win Over Brentford
Manchester United snapped their five-game winless streak with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday. Ethan Pinnock’s powerful header gave Brentford the lead just before halftime. However, Manchester United responded swiftly in the second half. Alejandro Garnacho equalized with a stunning strike two minutes after the break. Rasmus Hojlund then sealed […]
Real Madrid Reportedly Regret Signing Kylian Mbappe Amid Performance Concerns and Off-Field Allegations
Real Madrid are allegedly disappointed with Kylian Mbappe’s performance levels and regret signing the French forward, according to journalist Romain Molina. Mbappe joined Los Blancos on a free transfer from PSG this summer, ending a long-standing transfer saga. Despite scoring seven goals in 11 games, Mbappe’s impact has been underwhelming, and his off-field actions have […]
Tottenham Hotspur Stuns West Ham with 3 Goals in 8 Minutes in 4-1 Thriller
Tottenham Hotspur secured a thrilling 4-1 victory over West Ham in Saturday’s Premier League clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus opened the scoring in the 18th minute, but Tottenham equalized through Dejan Kulusevski in the 36th minute. The turning point came in the second half as Tottenham scored three goals in […]
National Grid collapses for the third time in one week
Nigeria’s national power grid suffered its third collapse in seven days and eighth blackout this year on October 19, 2024, leaving millions without electricity. The grid recorded zero megawatts, sparking widespread frustration and questions about the reliability of the country’s electricity supply. This incident follows previous assurances from the Minister of Power that have yet […]
Lagos Police Command Mourns Sudden Loss of Ijanikin DPO
The Lagos State Police Command is grieving the unexpected passing of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Bolaji Olugbenga, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ijanikin Police Station. On Thursday evening, CSP Olugbenga suddenly collapsed in his office and was pronounced dead shortly after. The Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the tragic incident […]
Jigawa Commissioner Rejects Claims of Illicit Affair
Jigawa State Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, has vehemently denied allegations of engaging in an illicit affair with a married woman. The controversy surrounds an announcement by the Kano Hisbah Command claiming Sankara’s arrest in an uncompleted building under suspicious circumstances. Sankara strongly dismissed the allegations as “entirely false, baseless, and malicious,” emphasizing […]
Igbo Muslim, Professor Iliyasu Usman Appointed Imam of Abuja National Mosque
Renowned scholar Professor Iliyasu Usman, an Igbo man, has made history with his appointment as Imam of the Abuja National Mosque. He delivered his first sermon during Friday’s Jumm’at prayer. The South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON) congratulated Professor Usman, praising the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji […]
World Bank Warns of Increased Poverty in Nigeria Amid Economic Reforms
Nigeria’s government has implemented crucial economic reforms, but they’ve increased pressure on its citizens, with over 50% living in poverty, the World Bank reports. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms, launched in May 2023, aim to revitalize Africa’s largest economy. Key measures include naira liberalization and fuel subsidy cuts. However, these changes have come with significant […]
Rivers State Government Increases Minimum Wage to N85,000
The Rivers State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants, effective immediately. This development was announced by George Nwaeke, Head of Service, after a meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara and labour leaders. According to Nwaeke, the governor granted the approval during the closed-door meeting. Chukwu Emecheta, Chairman of the Joint […]
Nigerian Police Arrest Officers Involved in Lagos Lagoon Chase which Left Man Unconscious
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested its personnel responsible for chasing a resident into the Lagos lagoon. This development comes after @Omorhemi shared a disturbing account and video on X. The incident occurred at the Federal bus stop, Ipaja Ayobo axis, where police allegedly chased @Omorhemi’s friend’s husband into the canal. Eyewitnesses reported that the […]