August 6, 2025

Saturday

Athletics Sport

Lyles Reflects on Olympic Glory Ahead of London Diamond League Return

Noah Lyles, the reigning Olympic 100 metres champion, is preparing for his return to the track at the London Diamond League on Saturday, nearly one year after claiming gold at the Paris 2024 Games. The 28-year-old American sprinter, known for his flamboyant personality and bold declarations, is stepping into a new chapter of his career

Read More
Election General

INEC Extends Anambra Continuous Voter Registration by Three Days, New Deadline Now July 20

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced a three-day extension of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State. The commission had earlier scheduled the deadline for Wednesday, July 17, but in a fresh development, it revealed that the registration will now continue until Saturday, July 20, 2025. The extension comes

Read More
Explosion General

Five Feared Dead, Ten Injured in Kano Residential Bomb Blast

Kano, June 22, 2025 – Tragedy struck in a densely populated area of Kano State on Saturday night as a devastating bomb explosion ripped through a residential neighbourhood, leaving at least five persons dead and ten others with varying degrees of injuries. The incident occurred in the early evening hours, sending residents into panic as

Read More
Hajj and Umrah Religion

Spiritual Tide Rises at Arafat as Pilgrims Answer the Sacred Call

In a deeply moving display of faith and unity, waves of pilgrims, fondly referred to as the Guests of Allah, began their solemn arrival at Mount Arafat on Saturday, marking one of the most spiritually significant moments in the Islamic calendar. This sacred gathering, known as the Day of Arafat, stands at the very heart

Read More
General

President Tinubu Will Celebrate 73rd Birthday with National Prayer Session –

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his 73rd birthday on Saturday, he will join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday for a special prayer session, seeking divine guidance and blessings for the nation ¹. The prayer session, coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, comes two months before the administration’s second

Read More