St James’ Park will come alive tonight as Newcastle United welcome Spanish giants, Barcelona in their opening fixture of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign. The encounter is billed as one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage, rekindling memories of Newcastle’s famous 3–2 win over Barça in 1997, when Faustino Asprilla’s […]
Director General of the Tinubu Support Group, Umar Yakasai, has dismissed concerns that former President Goodluck Jonathan could pose a serious challenge to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Yakasai argued that Nigerians still vividly remember the shortcomings of Jonathan’s administration, including insecurity, corruption, and widespread […]
Hyundai Motor Company has announced the recall of more than 568,000 Palisade SUVs across the United States due to a defect in the vehicles’ seat belt buckles, raising safety concerns for one of the brand’s most popular models. According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects model years […]
The Federal Government has directed that History be taught as a compulsory subject in all primary and secondary schools across the country, beginning with the 2025/2026 academic session. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, confirmed the development during a policy briefing, stressing that the decision followed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for a curriculum overhaul […]
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger-Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has said that the relative calm currently being experienced in Rivers State is the result of perseverance and dialogue led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other stakeholders, rather than the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as sole administrator. Igali, […]
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to conduct a thorough investigation into the safety record of the Dangote Group, following the rollout of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks by the company. In a statement reported by Channels Television on Wednesday, […]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has renewed his call for stronger efforts to enhance women’s participation in Nigerian politics, stressing that gender inclusion is vital to the health of the country’s democracy. Speaking at recent engagements with stakeholders, Prof. Yakubu urged the National Assembly to consider affirmative […]
Germany has called on the United States to uphold the freedom of the press, warning that recent visa restrictions targeting foreign journalists could undermine media independence and democratic values. German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul made the appeal on Wednesday, September 17, stressing that journalists must be able to work without fear of restrictions or […]
An air traffic controller’s unexpected nap on Monday night caused flight delays and left tourists stranded mid-air over Corsica. Air Corsica Flight XK777, an Airbus A320neo traveling from Paris-Orly to Ajaccio, was forced to circle above the airport for about 18 minutes after the sole controller on duty failed to respond to communications. […]
The Baagbimo of Ijebu and Secretary of the Awujale Council of Chiefs, Chief Fassy Yusuf, has asserted that the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland will be determined by the kingmakers and the Funsegbuwa ruling house, rather than solely by the Ifa oracle. Fassy indicated that a new monarch is anticipated before the […]
