Sports Pirates fan who fell from Clemente Wall at PNC Park identified May 2, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A night of baseball turned tragic on Wednesday after 21-year-old Kavan Markwood fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during a game between the Pittsburgh…
World News Singer-Songwriter Jill Sobule dies in Minnesota house fire at 66 May 2, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Jill Sobule, the trailblazing singer-songwriter best known for her witty pop anthem Supermodel and the pioneering LGBTQ hit I Kissed a Girl, has died in a tragic house fire. She…
World News Trump orders halt to federal funding for NPR, PBS May 2, 2025 Damilola The United States of America President, Donald Trump, on Thursday, signed an executive order aimed at ending federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).…
Economy ‘Without reliable power, Nigeria’s economy ‘ll remain stuck in slow growth’ – Adesina May 2, 2025 Friday Omosola Over the years, numerous economic experts and stakeholders have consistently called for improvements in Nigeria’s electricity supply. Joining this growing chorus is the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB),…
Health UK NEWS Nigerian nurse based in UK found dead after ‘missing’ May 2, 2025 Damilola A wave of sorrow has swept through the nursing communities in both the UK and Nigeria following the tragic death of Nnena Miriam, a Nigerian nurse based in Leeds. Her…
UK NEWS Reform UK makes history with Runcorn by-election win by 6 votes May 2, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi LONDON, UK — May 3, 2025 — The Reform Party has made history again, winning the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by the narrowest margin in modern UK electoral history —…
Economy World News Market watch: Naira struggles at ₦1,607.66 per dollar on May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Nigerian Naira continued to weaken on the parallel market today, as the U.S. dollar sold for ₦1,607.66, reflecting persistent forex volatility and mounting economic headwinds. This rate represents a slight…
Opinion Why over £100m rests on Man Utd winning the Europa League May 1, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi As Manchester United prepare for their Europa League semi-final first leg in Bilbao, the weight of expectation extends far beyond silverware and prestige. The true stakes? A financial lifeline worth…
Sports English sides shine in Euro semi-final first legs May 1, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi England’s top clubs took commanding strides toward European finals on Thursday night as Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea all secured impressive first-leg victories in their respective UEFA competitions. Manchester…
Sports Russell demands FIA action on swearing ban May 1, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi As the Formula 1 paddock gathers in Miami, Mercedes driver George Russell has called for “action, not words” from the FIA over its controversial ban on swearing and criticism by…
