Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Champions League Final Preview: PSG Vs Inter Milan – A Clash Of Contrasts In Munich. The footballing world turns its attention to the Allianz Arena on Saturday, 31 May 2025, as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face Inter Milan in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League final, kicking off at 8:00 PM BST. This tantalising showdown, the first competitive meeting between these two European giants, pits PSG’s youthful, high-pressing flair against Inter’s disciplined, experienced tactical prowess, promising a thrilling battle for the coveted trophy. The Road to the Final PSG, under the guidance of Luis Enrique, have defied expectations to reach their…

Nigerian Military Detains Over 30 For Arms Theft Amid Ongoing Insurgency. The Nigerian military has arrested more than 30 individuals, including 18 soldiers, 15 mobile policemen, and eight civilians, for allegedly stealing weapons from military stockpiles and selling them to armed groups, including jihadists. The arrests, which include a traditional ruler among the civilians, were announced by military spokesman Ademola Owolana during a briefing on Wednesday, with details released to AFP on Friday. The detentions follow a targeted operation launched in August 2024 to curb the rampant theft of arms and ammunition, which has fuelled Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges.…

Devastating Floods In Niger State, Nigeria, Claim 115 Lives As Toll Expected To Rise. At least 115 people have lost their lives in catastrophic flash floods that tore through parts of central Nigeria’s Niger State, an emergency services official confirmed on Friday. The disaster, triggered by torrential rains late on Wednesday, has left a trail of destruction in the city of Mokwa, with more than 50 homes swept away and many residents still unaccounted for. Ibrahim Audu Husseini, spokesman for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), told AFP, “We have so far recovered 115 bodies, and more are…

African Teams Face Thrilling Challenges At FIFA U-20 World Cup In Chile. Africa’s four representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 learned their group-stage fates following the official draw in Santiago on Thursday night. South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco are set to showcase the continent’s burgeoning talent in a fiercely competitive 24-team tournament, running from 27 September to 19 October across Santiago, Rancagua, Talca, and Valparaiso. South Africa’s Amajita, fresh from clinching their maiden U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title earlier this month, face a stern test in Group E. Drawn against European heavyweights France, the…

Super Eagles And Reggae Boyz Set For Thrilling Unity Cup Final In London. Nigeria, champions of the inaugural Unity Cup in 2004, will face Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz in a highly anticipated final at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday evening. The west London clash promises a vibrant spectacle of football, culture, and camaraderie, as both sides vie for the prestigious title. This year’s tournament has been a resounding success, delivering on its mission to foster unity among diverse communities in the UK. Fans have been treated to a heady mix of competitive sport and cultural celebration, with the event…

INEC Sets Dates For 2026 Governorship Elections In Ekiti And Osun States. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the governorship elections for Ekiti and Osun States will take place on 20 June and 8 August 2026, respectively. The announcement, made by INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Friday in Abuja, aligns with the Electoral Act’s requirement to publish election notices at least 360 days prior to the polls. Prof. Yakubu explained that the current governors, elected in June and July 2022, will conclude their four-year terms in 2026, necessitating the early release of the election timetable.…

Finnish Court Begins Terrorism Trial Of Biafra Activist Simon Ekpa. Lahti, Finland – Simon Ekpa, a Finnish politician and prominent Biafra political activist, faced the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday as Finnish authorities initiated his trial on terrorism-related charges. Ekpa, arrested in November 2024, is accused of inciting violence and financing terrorism through his online activities, which prosecutors claim have fuelled unrest in Nigeria’s South-East region. Finnish prosecutors, led by state prosecutor Sampsa Hakala, are seeking a six-year prison sentence, alleging that Ekpa’s social media campaigns to promote Biafran secession constitute terrorism under Finnish law. “We have substantial evidence…

Intersociety Demands NAFDAC Refund Over N3bn To Onitsha Drug Market Traders. The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has called on the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to refund over N3 billion allegedly collected from traders at the Onitsha Drug Market in Anambra State. The demand follows months of market closure due to a NAFDAC operation, which sparked significant outcry among affected traders. According to a statement issued by Mr Emeka Umeagbalasi, Head of Intersociety, alongside Chinwe Umeche, Human Rights Lawyer and Head of Democracy and Good Governance, and Chidinma Evangeline…

Nasarawa Monarch Abducted By Gunmen In Daring Late-Night Raid. In a shocking incident, Emmanuel Omanji, the traditional ruler of Kokona Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, known as the Sangarin Dari, was abducted from his residence in Dari, the local government headquarters, on Wednesday night. The kidnapping occurred between 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm, with gunmen suspected to be kidnappers storming the palace in large numbers. According to an eyewitness, the assailants fired shots into the air to intimidate residents and deter any security intervention before whisking the monarch away. “The kidnappers stormed the palace and fired sporadically to…

Real Madrid Sign Trent Alexander-Arnold From Liverpool On Free Transfer. Real Madrid have secured the signing of England international Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a contract running until 2031, the La Liga giants announced on Friday. The 26-year-old right-back, fresh off winning the Premier League with Liverpool, joins the Spanish club for an undisclosed fee, enabling him to feature in the upcoming Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold, a product of Liverpool’s academy, has been a cornerstone of the Reds’ success, amassing 352 appearances and lifting the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. His departure from…

North Korea’s Newest Destroyer Capsizes In Embarrassing Launch Failure. North Korea faced a significant setback last week when its newest 5,000-ton destroyer, the largest warship class the country has ever built, capsized during its launch in Chongjin, a port city on the northeastern coast. The incident, witnessed by leader Kim Jong-un, has been labelled a “criminal act” by the regime, with three shipyard officials, including the chief engineer, and a senior munitions official arrested, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency. Analysts attribute the mishap to North Korea’s inexperience with the sideways launch technique used to maneuver the…

Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Delaying Peace Talks As Negotiations Stall. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of obstructing peace negotiations on Friday, claiming Moscow has failed to provide a promised memorandum outlining its peace terms ahead of proposed talks in Istanbul on Monday. Speaking at a news conference in Kyiv, Mr. Sybiha stressed that for any meeting to be “substantive and meaningful,” Ukraine must receive the document in advance to allow its delegation to prepare and discuss relevant positions. The remarks come amid heightened diplomatic tensions, as both Ukraine and Russia vie to control the terms and pace…