Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

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…

UEFA Conference League Last-16 Draw Revealed. The UEFA Europa Conference League last-16 draw has set the stage for an exciting round of fixtures, with teams from across Europe vying for a place in the quarter-finals. The first-leg matches are scheduled for 6 March, while the return legs will take place on 13 March. One of the standout ties features Chelsea, who will face FC Copenhagen. The Blues will travel to Denmark for the first leg before hosting the return fixture at Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere, Panathinaikos will take on Fiorentina in a highly anticipated clash between two historic clubs. …

Europa League Last-16 Draw: Manchester United, Spurs, And Rangers Discover Opponents. The draw for the Europa League last 16 has set up intriguing ties for the remaining British teams, with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Rangers all facing tough challenges as they seek European glory. Manchester United have been drawn against Spanish outfit Real Sociedad, while Tottenham will take on Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. Rangers, meanwhile, face a stern test against José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe. All three sides will play their first-leg matches away from home on Thursday, 6 March, before hosting the return fixtures on 13 March. Should United…

Elumelu Calls For Industry Collaboration To Boost Nigeria’s Oil Production. Chairman of Heirs Energies, Tony Elumelu, has expressed confidence that Nigeria can achieve its target of producing 2.5 million barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) through collective efforts from key industry stakeholders. Speaking at the Leadership Forum 2025, Elumelu highlighted the need for increased investment and collaboration in the oil and gas sector to drive production growth. He revealed that Heirs Energies has successfully expanded its production capacity from 21,000 bpd to 53,000 bpd and aims to reach 100,000 bpd in the near future. “If every company that…

French-Lebanese Architect Lina Ghotmeh To Lead British Museum Gallery Redesign. The British Museum has selected French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh to oversee a major redesign of its Western Range galleries, which includes the section housing the highly contested Parthenon Marbles. Announcing the decision on Friday, the museum revealed that Ghotmeh was chosen from over 60 applicants who entered the competition launched last year. The selection panel praised her “deep understanding and sensitivity towards the museum,” with British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan describing her as “an architect of extraordinary grace and gravitas.” Ghotmeh, who grew up in Beirut, has an…