The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the location of the burial site of Adedamola Ogunbode, a Lagos State University graduate, following the arrest of the prime suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo. It was rumored that the prime suspect had fled to Benin Republic, but he was found and led police detectives to the burial site of
At 17, Lamine Yamal has contributed almost 60 goals for club and country The 17-year-old wrote his name into the Champions League history books on Tuesday night, becoming the youngest player ever to score and assist in the competition as he helped Barcelona beat Benfica to reach the quarter-finals. This season he has contributed to
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has refuted claims that its Minister, Said Alkali, diverted a $3bn railway project from the South-East to his home state, Gombe, for political reasons. Reacting to the report published by an online publication, the ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Information, Janet McDickson, described the
The Senate recently suspended Kogi lawmaker Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of violating its rules just days after she submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The controversy surrounding her allegations and suspension continues to make headlines. On Tuesday, the suspended Kogi Senator took her case to a global stage, seeking justice and intervention
Additionally, the government aims to enhance road toll collection this year as part of its infrastructure development initiative, dubbed the “Big Push.” On Tuesday, Ghana’s new government announced the elimination of several Covid-era taxes introduced to secure IMF financing, citing the economic hardship placed on ordinary citizens. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, presenting the government’s
Harry Kane made history as Bayern Munich confirmed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with victory against Bayer Leverkusen. The striker’s close-range finish in the 52nd minute was his 10th in Europe this season, more than any other English player has scored in a single campaign in the competition’s history. Bayern came into the
Kyiv stated that the strikes should push Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept its call for a halt to long-range aerial strikes, a proposal Moscow has previously ruled out. In the early hours of Tuesday, Ukrainian drones targeted high-rise apartment blocks and parking lots on the outskirts of Moscow, marking the largest attack on the
President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in Rivers State to adhere to the rule of law to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. This appeal was made during a meeting with political leaders from the South-South region, including representatives of the Niger Delta under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa
On Tuesday, Airtel Africa announced that it had repurchased approximately 66,089 of its ordinary shares, each valued at $0.50, from Barclays Capital Securities Limited. This move is part of the company’s ongoing share buy-back program, authorized by its shareholders, which was initially announced on December 23, 2024. The purchase, made on Monday, March 10, involved
In a tragic turn of events, the Ogun State Police Command has begun an investigation into the sudden death of 21-year-old Tosin Lawal, a heavily pregnant woman in Ilaro. Lawal, who was nine months pregnant, passed away on Monday after experiencing severe heart palpitations despite having no prior health issues. According to the police spokesperson,
