At least 89 people have been killed in India’s Uttar Pradesh state after powerful storms, including gales, lightning, heavy rain and hail, swept across the region, a government aid official said on Thursday. The Relief Commissioner’s office said the extreme weather on May 13 also left 53 people injured, destroyed 114 livestock, and damaged 87…
Chelsea FC interim head coach Calum McFarlane has called on his side to salvage their difficult season by defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Chelsea are without a win in their last seven Premier League matches and currently sit ninth in the table, leaving them with little hope of qualifying for…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Paul Kagame have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda, with a focus on trade, mobility, and regional integration. According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu met Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa in Kigali during his visit for the Africa CEO Forum. Both leaders agreed…
Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday dismissed Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe following weeks of mounting corruption allegations against the senior member of the ruling African National Congress (ANC). Tolashe, who also serves as president of the ANC Women’s League, becomes the second senior official removed amid graft-related controversies in recent weeks, after the suspension of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, signalling a new development in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. Makinde made the declaration during a unity rally jointly organised by the Peoples Democratic Party and the All People’s Movement to formalise an alliance between the two political parties. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed his commitment to responsible digital transformation and innovation-driven governance during the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences of the University of Ilorin in collaboration with the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University. The conference, themed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State University (LASU) has retained its position as Nigeria’s most sought-after university in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), according to data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The institution attracted 84,426 applicants, ranking ahead of other top universities, including the University of Lagos with 78,240 candidates,…
Real Madrid has formally opened its presidential electoral process after incumbent president Florentino Pérez announced he will seek re-election. In a statement on Thursday, the club said candidates have a 10-day window, ending May 23, to submit their bids. Under club rules, aspirants must have been members for at least 20 years and provide a…
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop group BTS are set to headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, FIFA announced on Thursday. The show will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and will be curated by Chris Martin. It will mark the first time a half-time…
