Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

A woman has been confirmed dead after jumping into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. According to a statement by the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident occurred on Thursday around 4 p.m. near the University of Lagos waterfront. Hundeyin stated that Marine Police in the area responded swiftly, and the woman’s body was later recovered at the UNILAG shore slipway. READ ALSO: Federal Government Dismisses Allegations Of Religious Killings, Calls Reports Misleading “An unidentified lady, whose name is yet unknown, reportedly jumped from the Third Mainland Bridge into the water at UNILAG…

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign highly rated Portuguese youngster Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP, with the winger set to join the Blues in 2026. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Friday via X, the deal, finalised after a swift negotiation process, will see Quenda sign a seven-year contract with an option to extend for an additional year. His medical has already been completed, paving the way for his future move to Stamford Bridge. READ ALSO: Trent Alexander-Arnold Ruled Out Of Carabao Cup Final Quenda has reportedly given his approval to Chelsea’s project and the plans of new…

An American Airlines Boeing jet caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport in Colorado on Thursday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. There were 172 passengers and six crew members aboard, the airliner said, according to local media. All passengers were safely evacuated from the plane but 12 people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, Denver International Airport said in a post on social media platform X. Dramatic video images widely shared on social media showed billowing smoke around the jet on the ground near the terminals and passengers standing on a wing as emergency services arrived.…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said it is not the players’ fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hit back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are “overpaid”. Fernandes was singled out for praise by Ratcliffe, who also said some of the United squad were “not good enough” in a range of media interviews this week. The United captain led by example by scoring a hat-trick in Thursday’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. And he defended his team-mates after Ratcliffe singled out the…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has said President Bola Tinubu will be defeated in the 2027  elections. The SDP chieftain also claimed that his party will produce the next Nigerian President. Adewale stated this on Friday while appearing on Arise Television’s The Morning Show. “Tinubu is going to be removed from power, that one is sure, and there would be an SDP president,” he said. Speaking further, Adebayo vowed to run for the number seat in the country in the 2027 elections. He expressed confidence that he would be the party’s presidential candidate in…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a fraudulent syndicate that has been scamming foreign companies using fake NAFDAC documents. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a press conference held on Friday. The prime suspect, Mr. Ikoro Ifendu, a native of Amamba Village, Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, was arrested on February 7, 2025, at Ogborn Hills, Aba, Abia State. According to Adeyeye, Ifendu, who holds only an SSCE qualification and trades in clothing materials, had been impersonating NAFDAC officials to defraud foreign companies of substantial sums of…

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has clarified that decisions on presidential pardons are handled by a designated committee, emphasising that his role was limited to presenting the committee’s report. Malami made this statement in response to allegations made in former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, which accused him of playing a key role in enabling corruption during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The book, released in celebration of Obasanjo’s 88th birthday, claimed that corruption was at its peak under Buhari’s leadership. Obasanjo alleged that “the…

The final phase of the UEFA Europa League has taken shape, with top European clubs set to battle for the prestigious trophy. The knockout bracket, revealed in the latest draw, features heavyweight clashes and potential surprises as teams vie for a spot in the final. Eintracht Frankfurt will face a tough route to the final after overcoming Ajax as they are set to meet Tottenham Hotspur, who defeated AZ Alkmaar in the previous round. Meanwhile, Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt advanced past Olympiacos and will now take on Lazio, who eliminated Sturm Graz. READ ALSO: Thomas Tuchel Names First England Squad For…

Prince William revealed on Friday that he is such a superstitious Aston Villa supporter that he often resorts to shuffling his children around his house to help bring the team a change of luck. The 42-year-old eldest son and heir of the UK’s head of state, King Charles III, also admitted he often posts his football opinions anonymously on fan forums. “If I’m home alone with the children, I probably don’t have the pre-match pint but I do have a bit of superstition about where I sit when I’m watching them,” he told The Sun. “If we’re not doing very…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the updated register of voters in Rivers State, along with the list of registered political parties in Nigeria, ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Council elections. In a letter dated March 13, 2025, and signed by the Administrative Secretary, Odor Napoleon Emezuiruke, INEC formally notified the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) of the release. The letter, addressed to the RSIEC Chairman, confirmed that a soft copy of the voters’ register had been provided in response to the commission’s request. READ ALSO: Fubara Reschedules 2025 Budget Presentation After Assembly Standoff Following this…