Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Flying Eagles Soar To U-20 AFCON Bronze With Penalty Shootout Triumph Over Egypt. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles clinched third place at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a thrilling 4-1 penalty shootout victory over hosts Egypt on Sunday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo. The dramatic win secured Nigeria’s fifth bronze medal in the competition’s history, capping a spirited campaign despite falling short of the final. The third-place playoff saw both sides determined to end the tournament on a high. The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with no extra time played, leading to a…

NDLEA Seizes £3.2bn Worth Of Opioids In Major Crackdown At Lagos And Port Harcourt Ports. In a significant blow to drug trafficking networks, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted opioids valued at over £3.2 billion in separate operations at Apapa and Port Harcourt ports, Nigeria. The seizures, described as a testament to the agency’s vigilance, underscore ongoing efforts to curb the illicit drug trade across the country. According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the operations targeted watch-listed containers based on intelligence gathered by…

China To Establish Electric Vehicle Factory In Nigeria. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, HE Yu Dunhai, has underscored the need for deeper collaboration between China and Nigeria to unlock the potential of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, particularly through the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) factories in the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, in Abuja on Sunday, Ambassador Dunhai described Nigeria as a “great country” endowed with vast natural resources. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to placing Nigeria at the heart of its foreign policy. The Ambassador highlighted the…

Deputy Speaker Demands Independent Audit Of JAMB’s Exam System After Technical Glitch. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to conduct an independent and transparent audit of its examination infrastructure following a significant technical glitch that disrupted the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, Mr. Kalu called for a thorough review involving external professionals, system engineers, and academic measurement experts to examine JAMB’s Computer-Based Test (CBT) engine, question delivery, answer validation, and result collation processes. The move comes…

Alcaraz Halts Sinner’s Streak With Commanding Italian Open Triumph. Carlos Alcaraz delivered a masterful performance to end world number one Jannik Sinner’s 26-match winning streak, clinching the Italian Open title with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 victory in a thrilling final. Sinner, competing in his first tournament since a three-month doping ban, aimed to become the first Italian men’s singles champion in Rome since Adriano Panatta in 1976. However, the 22-year-old Spaniard, a four-time Grand Slam winner, proved too strong, edging a tense first-set tie-break before dominating the second set to claim his maiden Rome title. The opening set…

Arteta Vows To ‘Give His Life’ For Arsenal To Ensure Trophy Comes By As Gunners End Home Season With Win. Mikel Arteta delivered a passionate plea to Arsenal fans, admitting he is “unsatisfied and upset” at the club’s failure to secure a major trophy this season, but vowing to “give his life” to bring silverware back to the Emirates. Speaking after Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in their final home match of the Premier League campaign, Arteta addressed supporters with a powerful speech, thanking them for their unwavering support while acknowledging the pain of another trophyless season. The…

Goodison Park Bids Emotional Farewell As Everton Triumph In Historic Final Match. Blue smoke billowed around Goodison Park hours before kick-off, a fittingly raucous prelude to an emotional day that marked the end of 133 years of men’s senior football at Everton’s storied home. The grand old stadium, nestled three miles from Liverpool’s city centre, was never built for quiet goodbyes, and its passionate supporters ensured this historic farewell was anything but subdued. Everton delivered a fitting 2-0 victory over Southampton, with Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half brace sealing a triumphant send-off. But the match itself was almost a sideshow, briefly…

Former US President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer. Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his personal office confirmed on Sunday. The 82-year-old, who left the White House earlier this year, is now reviewing treatment options with his medical team. In a statement, Biden’s office revealed that the diagnosis followed the discovery of a prostate nodule last week, prompted by increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, tests confirmed prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating a highly aggressive form,…

Nigerian Advocate Condemns Attacks On Aid Workers At Tanzanian Red Cross Anniversary. Ameen Abdul, a prominent Nigerian humanitarian advocate, has issued a powerful condemnation of the escalating attacks on humanitarian aid workers, labelling them “unacceptable violations of international humanitarian law and fundamental human rights.” Speaking at the World Red Cross Day and the 63rd anniversary of the Tanzanian Red Cross Society in Dodoma, Abdul called for urgent action to protect those who risk their lives to serve humanity. Addressing a distinguished audience, including Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, humanitarian leaders, volunteers, and…

PSV Eindhoven Clinch Eredivisie Title For 26th Time In Thrilling Finale. PSV Eindhoven have been crowned Eredivisie champions for the 26th time in their storied history, securing the title on the final day of the 2024-25 season with a dramatic 3-1 victory over Sparta Rotterdam. The triumph marks their second consecutive league title, following a remarkable campaign that saw them overcome a seemingly insurmountable nine-point deficit to rivals Ajax with just five games remaining. The Philips Stadion erupted in jubilation as Peter Bosz’s side, featuring standout performances from captain Luuk de Jong and USMNT stars Sergiño Dest, Malik Tillman,…

Mika Biereth: From Arsenal Academy To Champions League Star With Monaco. In a footballing world obsessed with flair and highlight-reel goals, Mika Biereth is refreshingly unapologetic about his no-nonsense approach. The 23-year-old Danish striker, now thriving at Monaco, has carved out a path to the top with grit, instinct, and an unerring knack for finding the net. Speaking ahead of Denmark’s Nations League fixtures in March, Biereth reflected on his journey from Arsenal’s academy to the cusp of World Cup qualification, proving that sometimes the simplest approach yields the grandest results. “I’m quite a simple striker, a bit old-fashioned,”…

Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Rocked By Deadly Bomb Blast Labelled ‘Act Of Terrorism’. A devastating bomb explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers (ARC) fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has left one person dead and four others injured, in what the FBI has branded an “intentional act of terrorism.” The blast, which occurred just before 11:00 local time (19:00 BST) on Saturday, sent shockwaves through the upscale desert city, damaging buildings and shattering windows across several blocks. The explosion, centred in or near a vehicle in the clinic’s car park, tore through the area less than a mile from…