Liverpool beat West Ham 5-2, climb into EPL top five
Liverpool delivered a dominant display at Anfield, defeating West Ham 5-2 to boost their Premier League top-five hopes. Hugo Ekitike opened the scoring early before captain Virgil van Dijk headed in a second from a Dominik Szoboszlai corner. Alexis Mac Allister made it three before halftime with a sharp volley. West Ham responded after the […]
Lamine Yamal nets first career hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Villarreal 4-1
Lamine Yamal delivered a stunning performance as Barcelona defeated Villarreal 4-1 in a La Liga clash at Spotify Camp Nou. The 18-year-old winger opened the scoring in the 28th minute after a sharp assist from Fermín López, calmly placing the ball into the bottom corner. He doubled Barcelona’s advantage nine minutes later with a brilliant […]
Tinubu reappoints Audi as NSCDC chief for another five years
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for another five-year term. The announcement was made by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, confirming that the renewed tenure took effect on February 27. Audi was first appointed in 2021 by former President Muhammadu […]
Tension heightens as UK officially joins US, Israel in war against Iran
The United Kingdom has officially joined the United States and Israel in military operations against Iran. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that British forces and planes are part of coordinated regional defensive actions to protect national and allied interests. Starmer urged Iran to restrain from further strikes, abandon its weapons programs, and cease violence against […]
Niger: Governor addresses Minna’s power, water shortages
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised concerns over threats to democracy in Nigeria amid controversies surrounding the Electoral Act Amendment Bills in the National Assembly. The forum insists that real-time transmission of election results is crucial to improving transparency and strengthening democratic processes. ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, claimed that external […]
Arise urges FG, governors to back state police
Senator Ayodele Arise of the APC has urged President Bola Tinubu to work with state governors to secure support for the creation of state police, aiming to address Nigeria’s growing insecurity. He emphasized the benefits of local policing for intelligence and community security during an Arise TV live interview. Arise explained that amending Section 214 […]
Minister urges northern states, FCT to develop ACReSAL sustainability plans ahead of 2028
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has urged the 19 northern states and the FCT to develop sustainability plans for the ACReSAL project before its 2028 conclusion. He stressed local ownership and institutionalized frameworks to maintain agricultural gains and community benefits. At the event in Jalingo, Taraba, the minister flagged off climate-smart initiatives, clean […]
Panic as Benue records 250 suspected cases of Lassa Fever, 45 confirmed, 10 deaths
Benue State has recorded 250 suspected cases of Lassa fever, with 45 confirmed infections and 10 deaths, prompting urgent government action. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, visited isolation centres at BSUTH Makurdi and FMC Apir to assess the situation. Health officials revealed that several health workers, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, […]
Iran confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei alive amid reports of strike
Iran has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive, dismissing reports from Israeli media suggesting he may have been killed in recent US and Israeli strikes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi told NBC News that Khamenei remains unharmed. The strikes, launched early Saturday, reportedly targeted locations linked to Iranian leadership, including offices associated […]
Trump urges Iranians to overthrow government amid US-Israeli attacks
Former US President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to overthrow their government amid ongoing US and Israeli military attacks. In a video message, Trump encouraged citizens to seize control of their government once the strikes conclude, calling it a “once-in-a-generation opportunity.” Trump also warned Iranian military forces to surrender their weapons, offering protection, or face […]