CAF Champions League Trophy Unveiled With Sleek New Design
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has officially revealed a newly redesigned trophy for the CAF Champions League, marking a milestone in the evolution of African club football. The unveiling took place at the headquarters of TotalEnergies in Johannesburg, South Africa. The energy company is CAF’s long-time partner in the competition. Read also: Ex-CAF President, Issa…
Tiv Traditional Council Orders Herdsmen Out Of Benue Lands
The Tiv Area Traditional Council has issued a directive mandating all herders to vacate Tiv lands in Benue State by the end of May 2025, citing escalating violence and threats to food security. The decision was taken during an emergency meeting held at the palace of the Tor Tiv in Gboko, which was presided over…
Flood Sweeps Away Lagos Motorcyclist, Body Found In Ogun
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 60-year-old motorcyclist, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, who was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy downpour along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Alakuko, Lagos. In a statement released on Thursday, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the incident occurred at…
Four Dead After Suspected Food Poisoning In Katsina State
Four members of a family, including three children, have died following a case of suspected food poisoning in the Magama Jibia area of Katsina State. The victims reportedly consumed a meal of spaghetti noodles before falling ill. The incident occurred at Kaga Hassan Quarters in the Jibia local government area and was disclosed by counter-insurgency…
NCoS Offers N5m For Osun Prison Escapee Information
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has announced a N5 million cash reward for information leading to the recapture of inmates who escaped from the Medium Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after a section of the facility’s perimeter wall collapsed due to heavy overnight rainfall. Deputy Controller…
Tottenham Defeat Manchester United To Win Europa League
Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as champions of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League after a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao on Wednesday night. The only goal of the tightly contested final came in the first half, when Brennan Johnson capitalised on a loose ball in the box and fired past goalkeeper Andre Onana. Both…
Missing Critic of Sokoto Governor Found In Zamfara Hospital
A woman declared missing after criticising the Sokoto State Governor has been found hospitalised in Zamfara State, according to her lawyer. The woman, identified as Hamdiyya Sharif, was reportedly discovered in Bakura General Hospital under serious medical condition, with security officers present at her bedside. Her legal representative, Abba Hikima, made the disclosure in a…
So-Safe Corps Arrests Suspected Vandal, Recovers Stolen Items
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps, popularly known as the So-Safe Corps, has apprehended a 28-year-old man suspected of vandalising power infrastructure in the state. The suspect, identified as Samuel Aina Timothy, hails from Igbesa and was caught in the act during the early hours of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, according to…
I Will Unseat Adeleke In 2026 — Ex-Senator Mudashiru Hussain
A former Senator representing Osun-West Senatorial District, Mudashiru Hussain, has vowed to unseat the incumbent, Governor Ademola Adeleke, if given the All Progressives Congress, APC, guber ticket. This is as Senator Hussain declared his intention to contest the 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun State. Senator Hussain, who also represented the Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency in Lagos…
Lady Who Criticised Sokoto Governor Reported Missing
A woman known for criticising Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has been declared missing after reportedly leaving home to buy foodstuff. The incident, which has raised public concern, was confirmed by her lawyer on Wednesday. Hamdiyyah Sharif, who has openly opposed some policies of Governor Aliyu, was last seen on Tuesday morning. Read also: Missing Lagos…