By Ayomide Otitoju A rare double wedding captivated guests in Ibadan, Oyo State, as twin sisters, Taiwo and Kehinde Adediran, exchanged vows with twin brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye, in a ceremony many described as a once-in-a-lifetime event. The colourful celebration featured matching bridal gowns, identical suits for the grooms, twin page boys and flower…
King Charles III has paid more than £30 million ($39.6 million) in personal taxes since ascending the British throne in September 2022, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday in the first public disclosure of tax payments by a reigning monarch. The unprecedented release forms part of the Palace’s commitment to greater transparency amid increasing public scrutiny…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has marked its 28th anniversary, highlighting nearly three decades of delivering engineering solutions and contributing to community development across Nigeria. Since its establishment in June 1998, the company has expanded its operations to meet evolving industrial and commercial needs, providing services in power generation, electrical infrastructure, cooling systems, elevators and…
Co-hosts Mexico sealed top spot in FIFA World Cup Group A with a perfect record after a 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic at Estadio Azteca on Wednesday. The win ensures Mexico advance to a Round of 32 clash at the same venue on June 30, while the Czech Republic exit the tournament after finishing…
Morocco twice came from behind to defeat Haiti 4-2 in an entertaining World Cup Group C clash in Atlanta on Wednesday, but were forced to settle for second place behind Brazil on goal difference. Haiti, who exited the tournament without a point, stunned the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists by taking the lead through an own…
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Côte d’Ivoire defeated Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to advance to the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, ending the Caribbean nation’s remarkable tournament run. The former Arsenal forward, now at Villarreal, opened the scoring after just seven minutes in Philadelphia before adding a second…
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana have answered their critics after securing a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday. The win saw South Africa finish second in Group A behind co-hosts Mexico, who maintained a perfect…
Ecuador produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Germany 2-1 on Thursday, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with a memorable victory in their final Group E match. The South Americans overturned an early deficit through goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata, whose late winner sparked jubilant celebrations among Ecuadorian…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than nine people have been confirmed dead, while 27 others were rescued alive following the collapse of a two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that rescue operations at the scene have…
