Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi In Induced Coma After Emergency Surgery. Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma and is receiving intensive care following urgent abdominal surgery, MailSport has reported. The 27-year-old Nigerian international sustained a serious injury during Forest’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Sunday, 11 May 2025, prompting immediate medical attention. The incident occurred late in the match when Awoniyi collided heavily with a goalpost while attempting to connect with a cross from teammate Anthony Elanga. Despite receiving several minutes of on-pitch treatment, Awoniyi initially returned to play but was visibly in…

Ligue 1 Set For Dramatic Overhaul With Proposed Four-Team Playoff To Crown Champion. French football could be on the brink of a revolutionary change, as Ligue 1 authorities are exploring a bold new format to determine the league champion. According to reports from French outlet L’Équipe, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) is considering introducing a four-team playoff tournament at the end of the season, involving the top four sides in the standings. The winner of this mini-tournament would be crowned Ligue 1 champion, potentially transforming the way the title is decided. The proposed system would mark a…

Suspected ISWAP Attack Leaves Nigerian Soldiers Missing In Borno State. A devastating pre-dawn assault by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on a Nigerian military base in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State has left at least 20 soldiers unaccounted for, security sources have confirmed. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, 12 May 2025, saw insurgents overrun the Forward Operating Base of the 153 Task Force Battalion, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing insurgency in Nigeria’s northeast. According to local and security sources, the assault began around 3:00 a.m., with ISWAP militants…

Tragic Loss Of Teen Over UTME Score Overshadowed By Late Admission Notice The community of Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos State, is reeling from the heartbreaking death of 19-year-old Timilehin Faith Opesusi, who took her own life after receiving a disappointing score of 190 in the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Opesusi, originally from Abeokuta but living with her older sibling in Lagos, ingested rodent poison on Monday, overcome by despair over her results. Neighbours described the aspiring microbiology student as “gentle and humble.” A close friend revealed that Opesusi had scored higher in…

Nigerian Diaspora Contributes $20 Billion Annually, Says NiDCOM Chief. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has revealed that approximately 20 million Nigerians, predominantly youths, reside overseas and contribute a staggering $20 billion in annual remittances to Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at the First Thematic Meeting of the Rabat Process in Abuja, themed ‘Youth, Innovation and Education: Driving the Future of Migration,’ Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the significant economic impact of the Nigerian diaspora. The meeting, co-chaired by Nigeria and Spain, brought together delegates from 57 European and African nations. “The over 20…

Trump Announces End To US Sanctions On Syria In Bid For Regional Stability. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the United States would lift sanctions on Syria, offering a vital economic lifeline to a nation ravaged by nearly 14 years of civil war and decades of authoritarian rule under the Assad family. The surprise announcement, made during a business forum in Riyadh, was met with resounding cheers and a standing ovation from the audience. The decision comes ahead of Trump’s first meeting with Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara, scheduled for Wednesday in Saudi Arabia. Al-Shara, who led the…

Ukrainian Families Reunite With Loved Ones In Emotional Prisoner Exchange. Hundreds of families gathered in a car park in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region on Tuesday, their hearts brimming with hope and trepidation, as they awaited the return of 205 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) released from Russian captivity. The 64th prisoner exchange of the ongoing conflict, one of the largest to date, brought scenes of joyous reunions tinged with anguish for those whose loved ones did not step off the buses. Among the crowd were sisters Anastasiia Dobrieva, 31, and Inha Palamarchuk, 38, clutching a chocolate cake adorned with candles…

Trump Floats World Cup Incentive For Russia To End Ukraine War. US President Donald Trump has proposed that allowing Russia’s men’s national football team to participate in the 2026 World Cup qualification process could serve as an incentive for Russia to halt its war in Ukraine. The suggestion came during the inaugural meeting of the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup, held in the East Room on Tuesday. Russia’s national teams and domestic clubs have been barred from international competitions since February 2022, following the country’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. The suspensions, imposed by FIFA and…

Lamido Urges Tinubu To  Settle ₦45 Billion Debt Owed To MKO Abiola’s Family. Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to resolve a longstanding ₦45 billion debt owed to the late Chief MKO Abiola by the Nigerian government. The call came during the public presentation of Lamido’s book, Being True To Myself, held in Abuja on Tuesday. Addressing the audience, Lamido emphasised the need to close the chapter on the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely believed to have been won by Abiola but annulled, denying him the presidency. “I would like to…

Central Bank Of Nigeria Launches Non-Resident BVN Platform For Nigerians Abroad. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has unveiled a groundbreaking Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform, a move set to transform banking access for Nigerians living overseas. The NRBVN platform allows Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain their Bank Verification Number (BVN) remotely, eliminating the previous requirement for physical presence in Nigeria. This development is expected to streamline financial transactions, enhance banking security, and foster greater financial inclusion for Nigerians abroad. Announcing the launch, the CBN highlighted the…

PDP Faces Existential Crisis Ahead Of 2027 Elections, Warns Senator Gabriel Suswam. Former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has issued a stark warning that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) risks collapse before the 2027 general elections unless its leadership urgently resolves the party’s deepening internal conflicts. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Tuesday, Suswam described the PDP as being in an “Intensive Care Unit (ICU),” with its survival hinging on swift and effective intervention. Suswam pinpointed two primary sources of the PDP’s turmoil: a prolonged dispute over the national secretary position and the intensifying feud between…

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr Makes Stellar Debut For Portugal U15 In 4-1 Victory Over Japan. In a moment that will surely be etched in football history, Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, the eldest son of global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, made his much-anticipated debut for Portugal’s Under-15 national team on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. The young forward, aged just 14, entered the pitch in the 54th minute during a commanding 4-1 win against Japan at the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia, marking the start of what many hope will be a remarkable career. The match, held at Sveti Martin na Muri, saw Portugal…