Author: Olukayode Oke

Liverpool’s 26-Match Unbeaten Streak Ends At Fulham But Premier League Title Remains In Sight. Liverpool’s remarkable 26-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League came to an end with a 3-1 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage, but Arne Slot’s side remain overwhelming favourites to lift the title. The loss was just the Reds’ second of the campaign, and despite the setback, they hold an 11-point lead over second-placed Arsenal. With seven matches remaining, Liverpool require a maximum of just 11 points to clinch a record-equalling 20th top-flight crown. Manager Arne Slot admitted his side were far from their…

United And City Share Spoils In Stalemate As Summer Shake-Up Looms. Manchester United and Manchester City played out a goalless draw at Old Trafford that highlighted the pressing need for change at both clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. Despite the match lacking spark, City came closest to breaking the deadlock through Egypt international Omar Marmoush, who twice tested United goalkeeper André Onana but failed to convert either opportunity. United, under Ruben Amorim, created a number of half-chances but never truly looked convincing in front of goal. The early promise, sparked by Alejandro Garnacho’s darting run that drew…

Oyo State Mourns The Loss Of Former Governor Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former governor and celebrated mathematician, who died just days shy of his 90th birthday. In a heartfelt statement released on Sunday, Makinde hailed Olunloyo as one of Nigeria’s brightest minds and a towering figure in the nation’s administrative history, underscoring the immense void left by his departure. Dr Olunloyo, a revered statesman and intellectual, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, bringing an end to a remarkable life…

Federal Government Orders 100% Transparency In Tertiary Institutions By May 31. In a bold stride towards accountability and good governance, the Federal Government has mandated all federal tertiary institutions in Nigeria to publish key operational and financial data on their official websites by 31 May 2025. The directive, announced on Saturday, aims to enhance transparency across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. The initiative, led by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, requires institutions to make public their annual budget allocations, student enrolment figures, and a comprehensive breakdown of funding sources. This includes detailed reports on…

Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises By 48.58% To N144.67 Trillion, Reflecting Increased Investment And Fiscal Response. Nigeria’s public debt rose by 48.58 per cent to N144.67 trillion (approximately $94.23 billion) as of 31 December 2024, according to the latest report from the Debt Management Office (DMO). This marks a notable increase from the N97.34 trillion (or $108.23 billion) recorded at the close of 2023, signalling a year of extensive fiscal activity and investment in national development. The surge in debt, as highlighted by the DMO, was primarily driven by increases in both external and domestic borrowing. External debt rose sharply…

Passengers Escape Unharmed As Red Bus Catches Fire In Lagos. A major tragedy was averted on Saturday morning after passengers narrowly escaped death when a public transit Bus caught fire in the Maryland area of Lagos State. The bus, which was en route from Ikorodu to CMS, began emitting smoke near the driver’s section before bursting into flames. The incident sparked panic among commuters, but thanks to swift reactions, all passengers were able to disembark before the fire spread. An eyewitness and passenger aboard the vehicle recounted the moment the fire began: “At first, we thought the smoke…

Okojie Urges New NNPCL Leadership To Champion National Interest And Industry Growth. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Midstream), Hon. Odianosen Okojie, has called on the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bayo Ojulari, and his management team to usher in a new era of excellence and innovation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. In a statement issued on Saturday, Okojie congratulated the new NNPCL leadership and emphasised the need to prioritise national interest in all operational and strategic decisions. He expressed confidence in the capabilities…

Arsenal’s Title Hopes Fade Further After Frustrating Draw At Everton. Arsenal’s already slim chances of ending their 21-year wait for a Premier League title took another hit on Saturday following a 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison Park. Leandro Trossard gave the Gunners a deserved lead midway through the first half, but a controversial penalty converted by Iliman Ndiaye early in the second half denied Mikel Arteta’s men all three points. The result leaves Arsenal 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand and now require just 11 points from their final eight fixtures…

Hugo Duro’s Late Header Stuns Real Madrid As Valencia Secure Historic Victory. Valencia dealt a major blow to Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes with a dramatic injury-time winner from Hugo Duro, earning a 2-1 victory at the Bernabéu – their first at the stadium since 2008. The match reached boiling point in the 95th minute when substitute Rafa Mir delivered a perfectly measured cross, which Duro nodded home from close range, leaving Madrid stunned and the home crowd silenced. Valencia had taken the lead in the first half through Mouctar Diakhaby, who outjumped his marker to head…

Six Dead, Four Rescued In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash. Six individuals have lost their lives and four others were rescued following a tragic road accident that occurred early Saturday morning along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, in front of the NIPCO Gas Station opposite the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Prayer City, outbound Lagos. The incident, which took place at approximately 6:30 a.m., involved a collision between a truck, a fuel tanker, and a 14-seater commercial bus. According to eyewitnesses, the impact of the crash was severe, resulting in heavy traffic gridlock in the area. Rescue efforts were promptly…

Historic Moment As Governor Makinde Presents New Alaafin Of Oyo. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, marking the end of a two-year wait for the revered Yoruba throne. The presentation took place today, Saturday, 5 April 2025, at Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo town, where a jubilant crowd gathered to welcome their new monarch. Governor Makinde, addressing the throng of dignitaries and residents, proudly declared, “On the 10th of January 2025, I affixed my signature to the recommendation of the Oyo Mesi, confirming Oba Akeem Owoade…

NSCDC Cross River Cracks Down On Illegal Mining, Arrests 21 Suspects. The Cross River State Government has intensified its fight against illegal mining with the arrest of 21 suspected illegal miners in a coordinated operation involving the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The operation, which spanned several days, took place across Biase, Yakurr, and Obubra Local Government Areas, targeting unauthorised mining activities that pose both economic and environmental threats. Chairman of the State Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force, Prince Paul Okon Effiong, who led the enforcement team, described the operation as a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing…