Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Kounde’s Extra-Time Thunderbolt Secures Copa Del Rey Glory For Barcelona In Dramatic Clasico. Jules Kounde struck a sensational extra-time winner as Barcelona overcame Real Madrid to lift the Copa del Rey in an unforgettable Clasico in Seville. After a pulsating 2-2 draw over 90 minutes, and with penalties looming, Kounde took matters into his own hands, firing a powerful drive from 22 yards into the bottom corner to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory for Hansi Flick’s side. Barcelona had dominated the opening stages and deservedly took the lead when Pedri hammered home a superb first-time shot from the…

Trump And Zelensky Hold ‘Symbolic’ One-On-One Meeting Amid Rising Tensions. United States President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a private meeting on Saturday, on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ burial in Rome, against the backdrop of escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The meeting, described by President Zelensky as “symbolic” and potentially “historic,” was held as the leaders discussed urgent matters concerning peace and the future of Ukraine. Following their discussion, Zelensky posted: “Good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one. Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting the lives of our people. Full and…

JAMB Urges Candidates To Shun Superstition After UTME Incident The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called on candidates to avoid superstitious beliefs that could hinder their academic success, following an unusual incident during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement issued on Saturday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, revealed that a female candidate refused to answer any examination questions, citing instructions from her grandfather to await ‘miraculous intervention’ rather than attempting the test. Although the incident, which occurred on Saturday, 26th April, was confirmed by JAMB, the examination body did not…

FAAN Reopens Runway At Enugu Airport Ahead Of Schedule. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the early completion of emergency repairs on the runway at Enugu Airport, allowing the runway to reopen for landings and take-offs ahead of schedule. In a statement issued on Saturday, FAAN’s Consumer Protection Department disclosed that the runway, which had been closed due to a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section, is now fully operational. Initially, the emergency works were scheduled to commence on 22nd April and conclude by 6th May 2025. However, the…

Celtic Crowned Scottish Premiership Champions In Style At Tannadice. Celtic secured a fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership title — and their 13th in 14 seasons — with a dominant 5-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice. Brendan Rodgers’ side needed only a point to seal the title but delivered a performance fitting of champions, making the Northern Irishman the most decorated living Celtic manager with 11 honours, behind only legends Willie Maley and Jock Stein. Thousands of travelling Celtic supporters were in celebratory mood as the visitors wrapped up the championship well before half-time. Nicolas Kühn’s second goal…

Jackson Fires Chelsea Into Top Four With Narrow Win Over Everton. Chelsea moved back into the Champions League places with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge. The win lifts the Blues to fourth in the Premier League, level on points with Nottingham Forest and one ahead of Newcastle United, who face Ipswich Town later on Saturday. With both Forest and Aston Villa engaged in FA Cup semi-final action this weekend, Chelsea are guaranteed to remain in the top five at least until Thursday, when Forest host Brentford. Nicolas Jackson ended a 13-match goal drought stretching…

Newcastle Strengthen Champions League Push As Ipswich Relegation Confirmed Ipswich Town’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after Newcastle United secured a convincing 3-0 victory at St James’ Park. Ipswich entered the match needing to beat the Magpies and hope West Ham suffered defeat at Brighton to keep their faint survival hopes alive. However, their task became much harder late in the first half when Ben Johnson was dismissed for a second bookable offence. Newcastle had an earlier goal from Bruno Guimarães disallowed for a foul on Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer, but Alexander Isak eventually broke…

Ghana Hands Over 231 Rescued Nigerian Victims Of Human Trafficking And Cybercrime. The Ghanaian government has handed over 231 Nigerians, rescued from an alleged human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate, to Nigerian authorities. At the handover ceremony held in Lagos on Friday, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, confirmed that the victims, largely comprising young men and women, had been trafficked into Ghana under false pretences and forced into cyber fraud activities. Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the urgent need for state governments to support the victims upon their return. “The largest number from this particular group…

Kano State Government Uncovers 247 Ghost Workers On Local Government Payroll. The Kano State Government has uncovered no fewer than 247 ghost workers fraudulently placed on the local government payroll system, with individuals either deceased or long retired from service continuing to receive salaries. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim Faruq, the discovery was credited to the special committee established by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to audit and review the payroll system. The committee’s inauguration followed widespread public outcry over illegal deductions from workers’ salaries and the outright withholding of wages…

Pope Francis Laid To Rest In Rome As Hundreds Of Thousands Mourn. Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome on Saturday, following a solemn funeral ceremony attended by world leaders and mourned by around 400,000 faithful who gathered to bid farewell to the beloved “pope among the people.” St Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets of Rome were filled with mourners, who came to pay their final respects to the Argentine pontiff who led the Catholic Church’s 1.4 billion followers from 2013 until his death at the age of 88. Following the Vatican funeral, Pope Francis’s simple…

FCCPC Secures Major Victory As Tribunal Upholds $220 Million Fine Against Meta And WhatsApp. The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against Meta Platforms Incorporated (Facebook) and WhatsApp LLC, affirming the commission’s authority and findings on nearly all contested issues. In a statement issued by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, it was revealed that the tribunal confirmed the commission’s compliance with prevailing laws and its proper discharge of statutory duties within the framework of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). …

Market Leaders Endorse Governor Adeleke For Second Term In Osun. Market leaders from Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government Areas of Osun State have pledged their full support for the second term bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Under the aegis of the Association of Babalojas and Iyalojas, the market leaders gathered in Osogbo on Friday to officially endorse the governor, citing his commitment to good governance and the positive impact of his road construction and rehabilitation projects across the state. Speaking at the event, Mr Adeoti Qamarudeen, the Babaloja of Orisunbare Main Market in Osogbo, said the endorsement was…