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A 52-year-old man has died following a late-night fire outbreak at Lafia Hotel located along Coca-Cola Road in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, affected a building within the premises used for short-let accommodation. The structure, made up of two flats with three bedrooms each, was completely impacted by the blaze. The fire reportedly started shortly after electricity supply was restored to the area. Preliminary findings […]

The UEFA Champions League last-16 draw has produced a series of high-profile fixtures, setting the stage for several heavyweight clashes as Europe’s elite clubs battle for a place in the quarter-finals. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea FC in one of the standout ties of the round. The meeting promises to be a fiercely contested encounter, with both sides boasting significant European pedigree and star-studded squads. Another headline clash […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved and released a revised timetable for the 2027 General Election following the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the new Electoral Act 2026, which introduced significant adjustments to statutory timelines governing electoral processes in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission confirmed […]

Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has stirred widespread public discussion after openly declaring that although he identifies as a Christian, he also makes use of traditional charms. Igboho, whose real name is Chief Sunday Adeyemo, made the remarks in a video that has since gone viral across social media platforms. In the footage, he was seen addressing a gathering of traditional rulers, where he spoke candidly about his religious identity, […]

A 67-year-old retired teacher, Mr. Abel Atilola, has been reportedly killed by unidentified assailants in Oyo State. The tragic incident occurred on Monday near his farm along the Irawo axis in Tede, located in the Atisbo Local Government Area of the state. According to accounts from community members, Atilola had gone to attend to activities on his farm when he was allegedly ambushed by unknown attackers. Residents said the late […]

UD Almería have confirmed a significant shift in the club’s ownership structure, announcing fresh investment from one of the most recognisable figures in global football, Cristiano Ronaldo. In a statement released on Thursday, the Spanish club disclosed that Ronaldo has joined its ownership consortium, acquiring a 25 per cent stake through CR7 Sports Investments, a subsidiary of his business entity, CR7 S.A. The acquisition forms part of a broader strategic […]

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has told the Senate that Nigeria’s current public debt stock of approximately N152 trillion is largely the result of liabilities inherited from previous administrations, as well as the impact of exchange rate adjustments on the country’s external obligations. Edun made the clarification while appearing before the Nigerian Senate Committee on Finance during the defence of the proposed 2026 […]

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has insisted that no authority, whether domestic or foreign, can compel Muslims to abandon the practice of Shariah, describing it as an inseparable component of Islamic faith and one that is fully protected under Nigeria’s Constitution. The Council’s position was made public by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, in response to concerns reportedly raised by members of the United States Congress regarding […]

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday declined an application by the defence in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to call a prosecution witness as part of its case in the alleged N33.8 billion fraud charge. At the resumed hearing, defence counsel, Femi Atteh, SAN, made an oral application seeking permission for Abdulkareem Ibrahim Ozi, who had earlier […]