Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Crystal Palace Soar To Historic FA Cup Glory With Victory Over Manchester City. In a blaze of Wembley sunshine, Crystal Palace etched their name into footballing history, clinching their first major trophy with a gritty 1-0 triumph over Manchester City in the FA Cup final. For manager Oliver Glasner and chairman Steve Parish, this was sweet vindication after weathering a storm that threatened to engulf the club at the season’s outset. As the strains of Glad All Over reverberated around the stadium, Palace’s jubilant supporters celebrated a day that will be cherished forever. The Eagles’ campaign began in turmoil,…

Tragedy Strikes As Mexican Navy Ship Collides With Brooklyn Bridge. A catastrophic accident unfolded in New York City on Saturday evening when the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc crashed into the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, claiming two lives and injuring 19 others. The towering vessel, carrying 277 people, lost power during a manoeuvre, leading to a collision that sent shockwaves through the bustling city. The Cuauhtémoc, a 297-foot-long (91m) three-masted barque that first sailed in 1982, was on a goodwill tour, having departed Acapulco on 6 April for a 254-day journey to 22 ports across 15 nations, with Iceland as…

APC North-West Endorses Tinubu For 2027, Hails Leadership And Reforms. The North-West zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, passing a resounding vote of confidence in his leadership. The decision was announced following a high-profile stakeholders’ meeting held in Kaduna on Saturday, attended by key political figures from the region. The gathering brought together all North-West governors, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Deputy Senate President, and former governors, alongside the APC National Chairman, state chapter chairmen, federal and state legislators, ministers, heads of federal agencies,…

SDP Leader Adebayo Slams APC, Says Nigeria Has Regressed Under Tinubu’s Leadership. Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) leader and its 2023 presidential candidate, has delivered a scathing critique of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, accusing it of setting Nigeria back by a decade over the past 10 years. In a candid interview, Adebayo lambasted the APC’s governance, urging Nigerians to reflect on their personal circumstances to see the stark decline since the party assumed power in 2015. “The easiest way for Nigerians to confirm my position is to compare where they were 10 years…

TCN Schedules Maintenance At Kukwaba Substation, Warns Of Temporary Power Disruption In FCT. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that its maintenance team will carry out essential routine maintenance on the 60 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) TR2 transformer at the Kukwaba Transmission Substation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The exercise is scheduled for Saturday, 17 May 2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. In a statement released on Saturday via the company’s verified X handle, TCN’s General Manager for Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, explained that the preventive maintenance is necessary to ensure the reliability and…

President Tinubu Attends Historic Papal Installation In Rome. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome on Saturday to join global leaders at a solemn mass marking the inauguration of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The installation mass, a significant event for the global Catholic community, is set to take place on Sunday, 18 May. Touching down at Mario De Bernardo Military Airport at 6 pm local time, President Tinubu was warmly received by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign…

Crystal Palace Stun Manchester City To Win Historic FA Cup At Wembley. Crystal Palace etched their name into football folklore with a sensational 1-0 victory over Manchester City in a pulsating FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, securing their first-ever triumph in the competition. The Eagles, defying all expectations, outfought and outwitted Pep Guardiola’s star-studded side to claim a famous underdog victory. The match began with City asserting their dominance, relentlessly pressing Palace in the opening 15 minutes. However, it was a lightning-fast counter-attack from the South Londoners that set the tone for the upset. Daniel Muñoz tore down…

Tornadoes Devastate US States, Killing At least 16 In Kentucky And Missouri. At least 16 people have lost their lives after powerful tornadoes ripped through parts of Kentucky and Missouri, leaving a trail of destruction, officials confirmed. The deadly storms, which struck on Friday and Saturday, caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, with thousands left without power. In Kentucky, authorities reported nine deaths in Laurel County, in the south-east of the state, where a tornado hit in the early hours of Saturday. Officials warned that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. In…

Israeli Offensive In Gaza Intensifies As Operation Gideon’s Chariots Targets Hamas. Israel has launched a major military offensive in Gaza, dubbed “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” aimed at dismantling Hamas and securing the release of remaining hostages, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on its Hebrew X account. The operation involves seizing “strategic areas” of the Gaza Strip, with thousands of troops, including reservists, mobilised for what is expected to be a significant ground incursion. The offensive, which began with intensified airstrikes, has already claimed numerous lives. According to the Hamas-run civil defence, approximately 250 Palestinians have been killed since Thursday,…

Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria Urges Tinubu To Prioritise Action Over Promises. The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to shift focus from grand promises to tangible action in implementing his administration’s policies, warning that Nigeria’s challenges require urgent and visible progress to restore public confidence and bolster the economy. Speaking at the close of a four-day special retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, PFN National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, emphasised the need for both divine intervention and decisive leadership to address the nation’s woes. “Our perspective at PFN is that Nigeria needs divine intervention.…

AI Revolution Set To Transform Legal Profession, Experts Say. The legal profession is on the cusp of a seismic shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to redefine how legal services are delivered and even how justice is administered, according to leading voices at a recent plenary session in Nigeria. In a bold address, a prominent legal expert described AI as “the most profound revolution that our profession has ever experienced,” predicting it will “radically change the delivery of legal services and even adjudication forever.” The speaker highlighted that lawyers are no longer the sole gatekeepers of legal knowledge or…

Nigerian Agencies Unite To Combat Human Trafficking And Climate Change Vulnerabilities. In a landmark move to address the intertwined challenges of climate change and human trafficking, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance climate change awareness and reduce vulnerabilities that fuel human trafficking. The signing ceremony, held on Wednesday at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja, was marked by a shared commitment to protect vulnerable communities. Professor Charles Anosike, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, emphasised the agency’s readiness to…