A new trial into the death of football icon Diego Maradona opened on Tuesday in Argentina, nearly 10 months after judicial misconduct led to the collapse of an earlier proceeding.Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery following…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has described President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda as a “scam” and called for his resignation, citing worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. Aregbesola made the remarks on Saturday while addressing delegates at the ADC National…
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are rising sharply across Southeast Asia as consumers turn to alternative transport options to cushion the impact of soaring fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war.The surge in crude oil prices—up by about 50 percent since the start of the conflict and recently exceeding $100 per barrel—has significantly increased petrol…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government recorded a subsidy obligation of ₦418.79 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.In its 2025 Q4 report, the regulator disclosed that the subsidy represented a ₦39.96 billion decline from the ₦458.75 billion recorded in the third quarter, reflecting…
Arne Slot has admitted that Liverpool will need a “very special” performance to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg at Anfield. Liverpool were comprehensively beaten in the first leg in Paris, failing to register a single shot on target against the reigning European champions, a performance…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled April 22 to hear an appeal filed by the African Democratic Congress executives led by David Mark over the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. A five-member panel of the court, headed by Mohammed Garba, fixed the date after granting an application for accelerated hearing. The court…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22, 2026, to hear separate appeals arising from leadership disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Lawal Garba, granted an application for accelerated hearing filed by a faction of the PDP…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday visited the northeastern Algerian city of Annaba, retracing the legacy of early Christian theologian Saint Augustine, as he continued a historic visit to Africa marked by diplomatic tensions with Donald Trump. The visit follows the pope’s arrival in Algeria on Monday, making him the first pontiff to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has transitioned from analogue and semi-digital processes to a fully automated system for planning permits, marking a major step in the state’s urban development reforms.The Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS and Urban Development, Olajide Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the move signals a…
