Sports Norris unfazed by Piastri’s lead ahead of Miami grand prix May 1, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi As Formula 1 arrives in Miami for the sixth round of the 2025 season, McLaren’s Lando Norris remains calm despite trailing team-mate Oscar Piastri in the drivers’ standings. Piastri’s dominant…
Sports Debate Erupts Over Transgender Ban in Women’s Football May 1, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi The English Football Association (FA) has announced a controversial new policy that will bar transgender women from participating in women’s football across England from 1 June 2025. The decision, which…
Nigeria News ‘We keep our promises’ – Sanwo-Olu tells workers May 1, 2025 Friday Omosola To mark International Workers’ Day, thousands of workers in Lagos State defied the rain on Thursday and gathered at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, for a celebratory parade. The event,…
Nigeria News May Day: Edo gov raises minimum wage to N75,000 May 1, 2025 Damilola Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has raised the minimum wage for Edo workers from N70,000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. The governor announced this during his…
Entertainment I no longer go to club for fun, says DJ Cuppy May 1, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Nigerian disc jockey Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has made a striking confession: she no longer enjoys going to clubs for fun. The 32-year-old music star shared…
World News Netanyahu declares National Emergency as wildfires threaten Jerusalem May 1, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a “national emergency” on Wednesday as fast-moving wildfires scorched areas west of Jerusalem, prompting mass evacuations, injuring several civilians, and threatening to engulf the…
World News Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi released after judge blocks deportation May 1, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A Palestinian student at Columbia University who was detained by immigration authorities earlier this month was released on Wednesday following a federal judge’s order, amid growing concerns over free speech…
Sports Fan critically injured after fall from bleachers at Pirates-Cubs game May 1, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A night meant for baseball and celebration turned tragic Wednesday at PNC Park when a fan fell over the outfield wall and landed on the warning track during the seventh…
Politics Kamala Harris returns to public stage with fierce rebuke of Trump administration May 1, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a powerful return to the political spotlight Wednesday night, delivering a keynote speech that doubled as a searing critique of President Donald Trump’s administration…
Politics May Day: Atiku, Obi urge govt to prioritise workers’ welfare, job creation May 1, 2025 Friday Omosola Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have called for the creation of a national environment that fosters growth, generates opportunities, and guarantees fair compensation…
