World News Violent storms batter Delhi and Western Europe May 5, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A ferocious overnight thunderstorm wreaked havoc across Delhi and surrounding regions late last week, dumping record-setting rainfall, scattering hailstones, and unleashing destructive winds that caused flash floods, uprooted trees, and…
Nigeria News Onanuga faults Adesina’s claim Nigerians economy worse off than in 1960 May 5, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has criticized the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, for claiming that Nigerians today…
World News Nigerian man arrested in $600,000 online romance scam May 5, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi A 28-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested and charged in Brampton for allegedly orchestrating a romance scam that defrauded two victims of over $600,000. Chimezie Nwabueze, a resident of Toronto,…
Nigeria News 3 suspects, including minor apprehended for human trafficking in Lagos May 5, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Lagos State Government, through the operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) of Badagry Command, has announced the arrest of three notorious suspected human traffickers’ syndicates, including…
Sports Maddison injury doubt for Europa League semi-final return May 5, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is facing an anxious wait over the fitness of star midfielder James Maddison, whose injury has cast a shadow over the club’s Europa League semi-final…
World News How Ukraine plans to survive If U.S support falters May 5, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi As questions grow over whether continued U.S. support for Ukraine will survive a potential Donald Trump presidency, Kyiv is laying the groundwork for strategic independence. While American aid remains vital,…
Economy Naira drops by 0.21% against dollar, faces continued market pressure May 5, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi In today’s foreign exchange market, the Nigerian naira recorded a slight depreciation against both the US dollar and the British pound, reflecting continued volatility in the currency landscape. According to…
Nigeria News No ₦71bn missing from student loan programme – NELFUND clarifies May 5, 2025 Friday Omosola The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has denied reports suggesting that ₦71 billion has gone missing from its student loan scheme. Recent media claims alleged that certain educational institutions were…
UK NEWS World News Woman missing for 63 years found alive, says she has no regrets May 5, 2025 Damilola A woman who vanished more than six decades ago has been discovered alive, according to authorities in Wisconsin, USA. Audrey Backeberg was just 20 when she disappeared from her home…
Sports Mbappe brace guides Real Madrid to 3-2 win over Celta Vigo May 5, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi Real Madrid weathered a late scare to claim a vital 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo on Sunday evening, tightening their grip on second place in La Liga and closing the…
