Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Newcastle End Trophy Drought Of 70 Years  With Historic Carabao Cup Victory Against Liverpool. Newcastle United have finally ended their long wait for domestic silverware, securing the Carabao Cup with a well-deserved victory over Liverpool at Wembley. The triumph marks the club’s first major trophy since the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969 and their first domestic success in 70 years, dating back to their FA Cup win in 1955.  A Night to Remember for the Toon Army   The atmosphere inside Wembley was electric as Newcastle fans celebrated a victory that will go down in club history. Goals from Dan…

PETROAN Identifies Key Causes Of Rising Petrol Truck Accidents. The Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has attributed the increasing number of petrol truck crashes to three main factors: driver negligence, deteriorating road conditions, and faulty petrol trucks. Speaking in an interview, Francis Dimkpa, PETROAN’s Rivers State Chairman, clarified that recent fire incidents linked to petrol trucks were caused by fuel spills igniting, rather than explosions or substandard petrol, as some social media claims suggested. How Petrol Spills Trigger Fires   Dimkpa explained that when petrol spills occur, the combination of heat from the roads and…

Elon Musk Backs Impeachment Move Against Judge Who Blocked Trump’s Deportation Orders. Elon Musk has voiced his support for impeachment proceedings against United States District Judge James E. Boasberg, who recently blocked deportation orders issued by President Donald Trump. Musk, leader of the US Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE), described the action as “necessary” after Congressman Brandon Gill announced his intention to file impeachment articles against the judge. Judge Blocks Trump’s Deportation Orders The controversy stems from Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport members of Venezuelan gangs, which he claims pose a significant…

Haaland Reaches 100 Premier League Goal Contributions In Record Time. Erling Haaland has added another milestone to his already impressive career, reaching 100 Premier League goal contributions in record time during Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday. The Norwegian striker, who scored from the penalty spot in the match, achieved this feat in just 94 games, surpassing the previous record held by Alan Shearer, who took 100 matches to reach the same landmark. Record-Breaking Feat  Haaland, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund for £51.2 million in June 2022, becomes only the second player alongside Shearer to…

Nightclub Fire In North Macedonia Kills 51, Injures Over 100. At least 51 people have died and more than 100 others have been injured in a devastating nightclub fire in North Macedonia, officials have confirmed. The fire broke out at around 2:30 am local time (1:30 GMT) on Sunday at the Pulse club in Kocani, a town approximately 100 km (60 miles) east of the capital, Skopje. Footage shared on social media showed the building engulfed in flames as people scrambled to escape. As many as 1,500 people were reportedly inside the venue attending a concert by DNK, a…

Governor Otti Orders Demolition Of Kidnappers’ Hideout In Abia. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has ordered the immediate demolition of a building in Osokwa, Osisioma Ngwa Council, which was used as a hideout by kidnappers to detain four victims for five days without food. Governor Otti issued the directive on Saturday night after being briefed on the incident by the State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Danladi Isa, who presented the rescued victims. The governor also instructed the State Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner to engage with the community’s traditional ruler to gather further intelligence on the…

El-Rufai Criticises Tinubu’s Leadership, Calls For Opposition Unity.   Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has expressed disappointment in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that he and his allies had hoped Tinubu would replicate his achievements in Lagos at the national level but had “failed woefully.” Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Saturday, El-Rufai revealed that despite concerns surrounding Tinubu’s alleged certificate forgery from Chicago State University during the 2023 presidential election, he and his supporters backed him, believing in his ability to transform Nigeria. “What pains me is that the government we supported and had confidence…

Mbappe Brace Sends ‘Exhausted’ Real Madrid Top Of La Liga. Kylian Mbappe’s double secured a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid against Villarreal on Saturday, lifting Los Blancos to the top of La Liga despite concerns over fatigue following their gruelling Champions League encounter midweek. Madrid now sit three points ahead of Barcelona, though they have played two games more. The Catalan side will face Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a crucial match that could shape the title race. Madrid Overcome Fatigue to Secure Vital Win Real Madrid had expressed frustration over the scheduling of the match, which came…

NFF Partners With with ValueJet As Official Airline Of National Teams. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially signed a partnership agreement with ValueJet, making the fast-growing airline the Official Airline of the NFF and the country’s national football teams. The partnership, formalised on Saturday at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, is set to enhance the teams’ travel experience as they compete on continental and global stages. The Chief Executive Officer of ValueJet, Captain Omololu Majekodunmi, expressed the airline’s excitement about the collaboration, emphasising its commitment to ensuring seamless and comfortable travel for the national teams. “We…

SpaceX Launches Crew To ISS As Stranded Astronauts Prepare For Return After Nine Months.  A SpaceX rocket has successfully launched a new crew to the International Space Station, paving the way for the long-awaited return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams after an extended nine-month stay. Wilmore and Williams were originally scheduled to spend just eight days on the ISS. However, technical issues with their experimental Boeing Starliner spacecraft led to an unexpected extension of their mission. With the arrival of the new crew, which includes astronauts from the United States, Russia, and Japan, Wilmore and Williams…

Federal Government Secures New Financier For Kaduna-Kano Rail Project. The Federal Government has approved the China Development Bank (CDB) as the new financier for the Kaduna-Kano rail modernisation project, paving the way for its completion. The announcement was made by the Senate on 14 March, following the withdrawal of the China Exim Bank (CEB) in 2020, which cited the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges as reasons for stepping away from the project. The update was confirmed in a statement by Dada Olusegun, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, on Saturday. Boost for Transportation and Economic…

Tuchel: I Must ‘Earn the Right’ To Sing England’s National Anthem. England manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that he will not sing the national anthem before his first matches in charge, insisting that he must “earn the right” to do so. Tuchel, 51, named his 26-man squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia on Friday. Speaking at a press conference, he explained his decision not to sing God Save the King ahead of those matches. “I feel that it is not just a given. You cannot just sing it. That’s why I decided that I…