Two Belgian men have claimed they hid in a toilet at Munich’s Allianz Arena for 27 hours in order to watch last weekend’s Champions League final for free. Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told Belgian broadcaster VRT News they managed to get into the ground the day before the match then emerged to watch Paris…
The Chairperson of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Hon. Surah Animashaun, has taken decisive action to address the ongoing monarchial crisis in Epe Kingdom by suspending the installation of the new Olu of Epe. The suspension comes amid claims by two individuals, Chief Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro and Chief Iskilu Olajide Ikuforiji, to the…
A devastating canoe accident occurred on Monday in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in the deaths of seven commuters. The victims were traveling from Gidan Husaini to Gwargawu village in Kambama Ward when the incident happened, sending shockwaves throughout the community. According to local authorities, the victims, all hailing from Gidan Husaini…
In a surprise move, the Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Hon. Ogunmolasuyi, have resigned from their positions, effective immediately. The pair, both members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), tendered their resignations during Tuesday’s plenary session, which was presided over by the Speaker,…
The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese, has raised the alarm over continued deadly attacks by armed herdsmen in Benue State, revealing that more than 50 people have been killed and 15 Catholic parishes have been forced to shut down in just one month. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, the Chairman…
The commission expressed regret over the situation, despite its efforts to get the Saudi authorities to consider re-opening the visa portal “even for an hour.” No fewer than 27170 intending pilgrims from Nigeria have been denied visas by the Saudi Arabian Government. Nigerian cultural tours This was disclosed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
Huge celebrations erupted in Jordan after the national team qualified for the 2026 World Cup, earning a spot in the tournament for the first time following a decisive 3-0 victory against Oman. Fans drove their cars through Jordan’s capital Amman late Thursday, honking their horns and chanting victory while others waved the national flag in…
One of the Kano State athletes at the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, “Gateway 2025,” has expressed gratitude for the gift of life and a second chance. Dorothy Okwuzuluike, a kickboxer, was among eight survivors of a ghastly auto crash that claimed the lives of 22 members of the Kano contingent. The athletes had…
A devastating flood that swept through Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State has claimed over 100 lives, with more than 100 people still missing. The disaster occurred on Wednesday night during a torrential rainfall that lasted several hours, submerging homes and sweeping away everything in its path. The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Mr….
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-ul-Adha festival. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement extending warm greetings and congratulations to Muslims across Nigeria and the world. In his message, Dr….
