Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Liverpool Edge Closer To Premier League Title With Commanding Win Over Manchester City. Liverpool took a giant step towards securing the Premier League title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, extending their lead at the top of the table to 11 points. As the final whistle blew, chants of “We’re going to win the league” echoed from the away section, leaving no doubt about the growing belief among Liverpool supporters. With just 11 matches remaining, the Reds appear destined to lift the trophy, continuing the rich legacy of legendary managers such as Bill…

Semi Ajayi Suffers Fresh Injury Setback. Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion defender, Semi Ajayi, faces another spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during West Brom’s 2-0 victory over Oxford United on Saturday. Ajayi, who had only recently returned from a long-term injury, was forced off late in the first half with what appeared to be a hamstring issue—his second such injury this season. The match was just his second appearance since undergoing surgery and spending over three months in recovery. West Bromwich Albion now await scan results to determine the severity of the setback, as the…

Lookman Responds to Criticism With Stunning Brace In Atalanta’s 5-0 Victory Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman silenced critics in emphatic fashion by scoring twice in Atalanta’s resounding 5-0 victory over Empoli on Sunday. Following Atalanta’s midweek Champions League play-off defeat to Club Brugge, Lookman faced scrutiny, particularly after missing a crucial penalty. However, he responded in style, playing a pivotal role in his team’s dominant performance. Atalanta took an early lead through a fortunate deflection off Emmanuel Gyasi, which looped over the goalkeeper into the net. Moments later, Lookman’s clever cross was flicked on by Berat Djimsiti…

Ahudiyannem FC Stun Enyimba To Win Abia FA Cup In a dramatic upset, non-league side Ahudiyannem FC defeated Enyimba FC on penalties to claim the 2025 Abia FA Cup title. The underdogs secured a 3-1 victory in the shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time, marking a historic achievement for the club. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Ahudiyannem FC held their own against the Aba giants, showing resilience and determination. Their journey to the final was equally remarkable, having eliminated top-flight side Abia Warriors in the semi-finals. Owned by Chief Robert Onyeali, popularly known as Roko, Ahudiyannem…

D’Tigers Secure Afrobasket 2025 Qualification With Resilient Performance Against Uganda. Nigeria’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, have officially secured their place in the 2025 Afrobasket tournament in Angola, marking a remarkable turnaround in their qualification campaign. After a disappointing start in the first window of qualifiers, where they failed to secure a single victory, D’Tigers approached the second window with renewed determination under the leadership of Deji Akindele. With their hopes hanging in the balance, they needed wins against Libya and Uganda to remain in contention. Displaying resilience and skill, D’Tigers staged a comeback to defeat Libya 75-70, with standout…

Telecom Services At Risk As NUPENG Strike Disrupts Diesel Supply. The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has called for urgent intervention following the strike action by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). The industrial action, which commenced this morning, is in protest against the alleged harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State. As a result of the strike, all truck loading operations and fuel distribution have been suspended indefinitely, leading to a severe disruption in diesel supply to telecom base stations…

China Develops World’s Most Powerful Spy Camera With Face-Recognition Capability From Space. Chinese scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in optical imaging technology, developing an advanced laser-based surveillance system capable of capturing millimetre-level details from over 100 kilometres away. This innovation sets a new benchmark in global reconnaissance and remote sensing. The research, conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Aerospace Information Research Institute, was published in the peer-reviewed Chinese Journal of Lasers on Friday. According to the study, the newly developed synthetic aperture lidar system surpasses traditional spy cameras and telescopes by enabling high-resolution imaging at unprecedented distances. …

Police Neutralise Four Suspected Kidnappers In Ogun Gun Duel. The Ogun State Police Command has neutralised four suspected kidnappers following a gun duel at Warewa, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident, which occurred on Thursday evening, was confirmed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, on Saturday in Abeokuta. According to the statement, a white Paragon commercial vehicle, marked BDG 753 YH and driven by Morufu Adedeji, was ambushed at around 8:30 p.m. The assailants, armed with firearms and other dangerous weapons, forced the vehicle to a stop, held the driver at gunpoint, and began robbing…

Governor Adeleke Praises President Tinubu For Upholding Rule Of Law. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to the rule of law, which has facilitated the ongoing local government elections in the state. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday, Governor Adeleke expressed his appreciation after casting his vote, describing President Tinubu as a true democrat with strong democratic credentials. He also highlighted the collaborative relationship between his administration and the federal government. Denial of Alleged Remarks Against President Tinubu Governor Adeleke also dismissed a news report alleging…

Trump Clashes With Maine Governor Over Transgender Athlete Ban. US President Donald Trump engaged in a tense exchange with Democratic Governor Janet Mills on Friday over his recent executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. The confrontation took place during a televised meeting with state governors at the White House, where Trump warned Mills of potential funding cuts if her state refused to comply with the directive. “Two weeks ago, I signed an executive order banning men from playing in women’s sports. Many Democrats are fighting me on that. I hope you continue because you’ll never…

West Ham Stun Arsenal To End Winless Streak. Arsenal missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as West Ham secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium. Jarrod Bowen proved to be the match-winner, scoring his 50th Premier League goal late in the first half. The winger initiated the move by collecting a loose ball on the edge of his own box before linking up with Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Bowen then met the full-back’s cross with a well-placed header, putting the Hammers ahead. Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to break down a resolute…

Manchester United Salvage Draw At Everton With Late VAR Drama. Manchester United staged a dramatic second-half comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park, with VAR playing a crucial role in denying the hosts a last-minute penalty. Everton, thriving under the returning David Moyes, dominated the first half and looked set for a convincing victory. Beto opened the scoring in the 19th minute after a goalmouth scramble, before Abdoulaye Doucoure capitalised on a defensive lapse to double their lead before half-time. Harry Maguire found himself at fault, failing to react swiftly as Doucoure outjumped him to head…