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The MTN CHAMPS Grand Final kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo yesterday, 6 May 2025 with athletes delivering stellar performances across various categories. Reigning NDDC Sports Festival Champion, Victor Sampson emerged as the fastest qualifier in the men’s 400m, clocking an impressive 46.55s, Johnson Nnamani (47.00s), and Micheal Ighogboja […]
India has launched military strikes on Pakistan with Pakistan claiming it shot down five Indian Air Force jets, in an escalation that has pushed the two nations to the brink of a wider conflict. The escalation puts the two neighbors with a long history of conflict, in dangerous territory, with Islamabad vowing to retaliate against […]
Nigeria has recorded a major win in the global aviation space as three members of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association were elected into critical standing committees of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations. The feat was achieved during its 64th Annual Conference held from April 28 and concluded on May 2, 2025, […]
The 40th edition of the African Wrestling Championships has concluded in Casablanca, Morocco with Nigeria placing second behind Egypt in the overall medal standings, capping an impressive outing for the team. Team Nigeria won a total of 12 medals, 10 gold, one silver, and one bronze, finishing just behind Egypt, who amassed 24 medals comprising […]
A judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to admit around 12,000 refugees into the United States, a blow to the government’s efforts to reshape America’s immigration policy. The order clarifies the limits imposed by an appeals court ruling, which allowed the Trump administration to suspend the refugee admissions system, but said it must admit […]
Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr has made a powerful return with her latest single, “Gimme Dat,” featuring Grammy-winning icon Wizkid. The single, released on April 25, 2025, draws inspiration from Wyclef Jean’s early 2000s hits, “Diallo” and “911” featuring Mary J. Blige, weaving in nostalgic elements from the classic records. The track features a fusion of […]
Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen and Anthony Nwakaeme will face off in the final of the Turkish Cup as Trabzonspor beat Goztepe 2-0 on Thursday to set up a date with Galatasaray who qualified earlier. Two days ago, Osimhen nicked a goal and an assist for Galatasaray as they walked past Konyaspor in a […]
Indian and Pakistani forces have exchanged fire along the Line of Control (LOC) separating the two countries as the UN calls for “maximum restraint” amid warnings of a wider military escalation following the latest deadly attack in Kashmir. Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since their independence in 1947, with both claiming the […]
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria’s newly finalised Carbon Market Activation Policy will unlock up to $2.5 billion in high-integrity carbon credits and associated investments by the year 2030. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate […]
The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, and Pastor Umo Eno has donated One Million Naira to Mme Andinim Abasi ke Akpaniiko Orphanage Home (MAAKA) in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The Governor’s gesture was in fulfilment of the promises made by the Late First Lady of the State, Pastor Patience Umo […]
