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Operational disruption on the London–Lagos route has drawn public scrutiny, with Air Peace Limited stating that safety considerations drove its decision to halt a May 1, 2026 service from Gatwick Airport to Lagos after a bird strike incident. The airline, in a statement shared via its official X account on Saturday, rejected claims circulating…
Arsenal FC step into a decisive phase of the title race this weekend as they host Fulham FC at the Emirates Stadium, with the opportunity to open a six-point lead at the top of the table. The north London side currently sit three points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in…
Nigeria has secured 24th position out of 153 countries in the latest International Boxing Association world rankings, underlining a steady presence in global amateur boxing despite stiff competition from established powers. Data from the International Boxing Association shows Nigeria amassed 12,150 points in the 2026 standings, placing it ahead of major boxing nations such…
Hours after a high-profile celebrity boxing loss in Lagos, Afrobeats singer Portable has announced the birth of a baby boy with his wife, Omobewaji Ewatomi, describing the development as more significant than his defeat in the ring. The announcement came on Saturday via the singer’s Instagram page, shortly after he lost to skit maker…
Public anger continues to build in Delta State following the fatal shooting of 28-year-old musician Oghenemine Ogidi, as his mother calls for capital punishment against the police officers involved in the incident. Ogidi, popularly known as Mene or OG Millan, was shot on April 26, 2026, in Effurun by Assistant Superintendent of Police Nuhu…
Celebrity boxing in Lagos took a commercial turn on Friday night as Emeka Okonkwo confirmed he would fulfil a N50 million promise to Carter Efe after his unanimous decision victory over Habeeb Badmus at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event. The bout, staged at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria…
Mounting economic pressure and widespread insecurity took centre stage at Nigeria’s 2026 Workers’ Day as Bola Tinubu formally declared both crises national emergencies, warning that they threaten jobs, productivity and long-term stability. Addressing workers at Eagle Square in Abuja through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the President said the…
Access to one of the most widely used abortion medications in the United States has been disrupted after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked its delivery by mail, setting off a fresh legal and political battle over reproductive rights. The ruling, issued on Friday by the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, requires that…
Uncertainty over Mohamed Salah’s final appearance at Anfield has eased after Arne Slot confirmed the forward is expected to return before the end of the season, following what the club described as a minor injury. Salah, 33, was forced off during Liverpool’s 3–1 home victory against Crystal Palace, raising concerns he might have played…
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has restated its constitutional control over the collation and declaration of election results ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that emerging digital tools must not distort or weaken its mandate. Independent National Electoral Commission made the position clear in Abuja during the launch of the Situation Room Electoral Accountability Tracker,…
