Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

From A Prison Cell Rodrigo Duterte Poised For Landslide Victory In Davao City Mayoral Election. Rodrigo Duterte, the controversial former president of the Philippines, is expected to secure a resounding victory in Monday’s midterm elections, winning his eighth term as mayor of Davao City. Despite overseeing a brutal antidrug campaign that claimed tens of thousands of lives during his presidency, Duterte remains a highly popular figure in the Philippines. The midterm elections, a key barometer of political sentiment, see Duterte capitalising on his enduring appeal in Davao, where he has long held sway. His anticipated landslide win underscores the…

European Leaders Unite In Kyiv To Demand Russian Ceasefire. The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, and Poland made a historic joint visit to Kyiv on Saturday, marking their first collective trip to Ukraine. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed to escalate pressure on Russia to secure a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire. The unprecedented show of unity comes amid heightened tensions, with the leaders pledging unwavering support for Ukraine. Their visit follows warnings from US intelligence of a potential Russian air attack, underscoring the urgency of their…

Soviet Spacecraft Kosmos 482 Crashes Back To Earth After 53 Years In Orbit. After more than half a century adrift in space, the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482, originally intended for Venus, made an uncontrolled return to Earth on 10 May 2025, splashing down in the Indian Ocean west of Jakarta, Indonesia, at approximately 9:24 a.m. Moscow time (2:24 a.m. ET), according to Roscosmos, Russia’s state space agency. Launched on 31 March 1972 as part of the Soviet Union’s Venera programme, Kosmos 482 was designed to land on Venus and study its harsh environment. A rocket malfunction, specifically a premature…

Amorim Issues Stark Warning After Manchester United’s Dismal Defeat To West Ham. Ruben Amorim delivered a sobering assessment of Manchester United’s dire situation following a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United at Old Trafford on 11 May 2025, admitting he would step aside if the club’s woeful league form persists into next season. The loss, against a West Ham side that had not won in their previous eight matches, marked another low in United’s calamitous campaign, with the Red Devils languishing in 16th place in the Premier League. The Portuguese manager did not mince words, warning that the club…

Nottingham Forest’s European Dream Soured By Marinakis’ Public Outburst. Nottingham Forest’s jubilant return to European football after a 30-year absence was overshadowed by a heated confrontation between owner Evangelos Marinakis and manager Nuno Espirito Santo following a late 2-2 draw against Leicester City at the City Ground on 11 May 2025. The result, which saw Forest concede a stoppage-time equaliser, denied them a crucial step towards securing a Champions League spot, and Marinakis’ public dressing-down of Nuno sparked widespread controversy. The incident occurred as Nuno shook hands with Leicester’s Oliver Skipp, a former player under his management at Tottenham.…

Barcelona Edge Real Madrid In Seven-Goal El Clásico Thriller To Close In On LaLiga Title. Barcelona took a giant stride towards securing their 28th LaLiga title with a breathtaking 4-3 victory over rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating El Clásico at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on 11 May 2025. The match, a rollercoaster of emotions for both sets of fans, saw Hansi Flick’s side overcome an early two-goal deficit to claim a crucial win, extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points with just three matches remaining. The game exploded into life early,…

Arsenal Fight Back For Dramatic Draw Against Champions Liverpool At Anfield. Arsenal produced a stirring second-half comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Premier League champions Liverpool in a thrilling encounter at Anfield on 11 May 2025. Despite trailing by two goals within 22 minutes, Mikel Arteta’s side showcased their resilience to keep their Champions League qualification hopes firmly in their own hands, even after playing the final 10 minutes with 10 men. Liverpool, who clinched the title two weeks ago, were in celebratory mood, with Anfield pulsating with a party atmosphere. The Reds wasted no time capitalising on…

Lagos State APC Declares Winners Of Chairmanship Primaries Across 57 Councils. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has announced the winners of its chairmanship primaries for the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), marking a significant step towards the upcoming local government elections. The primaries, held on 10 May 2025, were hailed as transparent and fair, with over 1,500 party delegates participating in a meticulously organised process. Hon. James Faleke, who coordinated the primaries, had assured candidates of a level playing field, likening the standards to those of the party’s presidential…

Nigeria Police Set N14,200 Fee For Annual Car Tinted Glass Permit. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that vehicle owners seeking a tinted glass permit will now pay an annual fee of N14,200, effective immediately. The move, revealed on 10 May 2025, aims to streamline the regulation of tinted windows across the country while addressing security concerns linked to their misuse. The announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the clarity of the new system and others questioning the cost. According to a statement shared via the NPF’s official channels, the Digital Tinted Glass Permit System has been…

Manchester City’s Champions League Hopes Hang In Balance After Southampton Stalemate. Manchester City’s quest for a Champions League spot remains precarious after a frustrating 0-0 draw against bottom-placed Southampton on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side squandered a chance to cement their top-five position and now face a nervy battle to secure European football’s elite competition. City, who sit third, are just two points clear of Newcastle and Chelsea, who face off on Sunday, and Aston Villa, who climbed the table with a victory over Bournemouth. Seventh-placed Nottingham Forest, four points adrift, could further close the gap with a win against…

Southampton Avoid Infamous Record With Gritty Draw Against Manchester City. In a season mired by disappointment, Southampton FC have finally given their beleaguered supporters a reason to smile. A resolute 0-0 draw against champions Manchester City at St Mary’s ensured the Saints surpassed Derby County’s ignominious Premier League record of 11 points from the 2007-08 season, inching to 12 points with a display of sheer defiance. The class of 2025, already relegated a full fortnight before Easter, faced a daunting task against Pep Guardiola’s side. Yet, under interim manager Simon Rusk, they produced a performance brimming with pride, if…

Nigerian Resident Doctors Oppose NUC’s Decision To Grant ‘Doctor’ Titles To Pharmacists And Other Health Professionals. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has publicly opposed a recent decision by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to upgrade the degree titles of Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry from bachelor’s degrees to ‘Doctor’ status across Nigerian universities. The announcement, which has sparked widespread debate, was described by NARD as a potential source of confusion for patients and a deviation from established global practices. In a statement released on Thursday, 8 May 2025, NARD expressed concerns that conferring the ‘Doctor’ title on pharmacists,…