WORLD record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, commenced her 2025 outdoor season with a disappointing fourth-place finish at the Diamond League opener held in Xiamen, China, on Saturday. This marks Tobi Amusan’s first hurdles race since her outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she finished without …

POPULAR Nollywood actress, Beverly Osu has stated that she has always been drawn to significantly older men. According to the thespian, her choice of romantic partners is not rooted in unresolved personal issues but rather a result of the kind of environment she grew up in. Speaking in an interview with …

THE Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Solomon Adeola, has credited President Bola Tinubu for rescuing Nigeria’s economy from potential collapse, citing the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira as pivotal actions in stabilising the country’s finances. Speaking on Saturday during …

At least five persons have been confirmed dead following an explosion at a residential home where illegally refined petroleum products were stored in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) confirmed the explosion and subsequent fire, which occurred in the late hours of …

MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of members of the Interim Management Board of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club in Abuja. Newsextra24 reports that the latest development was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on …

THE United Kingdom has deported 43 individuals to Nigeria and Ghana, citing immigration offences, including failed asylum applications and criminal convictions. In a joint statement released by the Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on Friday, UK authorities confirmed the removal but did not specify the …

POPE Francis was laid to rest at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Saturday, April 26, 2025, after a funeral Mass at the Vatican attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders including United States President Donald Trump. Francis, who died Monday aged 88, was remembered as …

THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu will be reopened for flight operations as from Monday, 28th April 2025. This is consequent upon the completion of emergency runway repairs. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, Obiageli Orah, disclosed …

Jules Kounde lashed in an extra-time screamer as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win the Copa del Rey in a remarkable Clasico in Seville. After a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes and with penalties appearing inevitable, the Barcelona defender took possession of the ball 22 yards out and drilled a …

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued warned against what it described as persistent misinformation surrounding its examination centre placements. The board said it would offer a cash reward to anyone who could provide credible evidence that a candidate was posted outside their chosen examination town. In a …