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Aston Villa on Thursday eliminated Nottingham Forest from the UEFA Europa League semi-final encounter. Unai Emery’s side won 4-0 against their Premier League rivals at Villa Park to qualify for the final. Aston Villa progressed to the Europa League final on a 4-1 aggregate victory, having lost the first leg 1-0 last week. They will now face Freiburg in the Europa League final slated for May 20. Freiburg had booked their place in the Europa League final after beating Braga 3-1 in the semi-final second leg played at home on Thursday. The German Bundesliga side progressed to the final on…
From the Progressive Governors Forum dismissing reports of Hope Uzodimma’s removal as chairman to the Senate reversing controversial amendments to its Standing Orders after criticism from lawmakers, political developments dominated the headlines on Friday. The All Progressives Congress also faced growing resistance over its consensus arrangements ahead of the 2027 elections across several states. Internationally, tensions rose again in the Middle East as the United States and Iran exchanged fire despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that a ceasefire remained intact. Meanwhile, former President Goodluck Jonathan said he would consult widely before deciding whether to contest the 2027 presidential election as…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched an investigation and rescue operation following the abduction of six students of the Faculty of Engineering, Gudi Campus of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, by suspected gunmen. The students were reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday night when armed hoodlums stormed a students’ lodge at Anguwar Ninzo in Gudi, on the outskirts of the community. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Lafia on Thursday. According to him, the command received a distress call around 9 pm on May 6, 2026, reporting that unidentified gunmen had…
The recent development of bread and butter, stomach infrastructure, politics and the destruction of democratic institutions in Nigeria call for worries. The destruction of democratic organisations in Nigeria is taking different dimensions, cutting across the four major pillars of democratic organisations, political parties, opposition, the electoral umpire and the judiciary. Democracy does not, and will not, thrive on strong individuals, but on strong institutions, political parties, a credible electoral body, an independent judiciary, and a vibrant opposition. In Nigeria, however, these pillars have faced sustained erosion over time. The weakening of these institutions has not only undermined governance but also…
Musician and celebrity boxer Portable will headline the final matchday of the Nigeria National League Super 4 playoffs in Ikenne, where the champions of the 2025/26 season will be crowned on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Portable, who recently lost a celebrity boxing bout to streamer Carter Efe, leads a lineup of performers that also includes comedian and content creator MC Remote, alongside TikTok personalities Tunde Perry, Seun Pizzle, Momma Dessy and Jidex. Ahead of the final day, organisers announced that two lucky fans will win N500,000 each in a live raffle draw to be conducted by Portable. In addition,…
Six schools emerged as winners, clinching a total of N2.85m in prize money at the grand finale of the Agriquest Lagos Student Competition held on Wednesday. The quiz competition organised by Paradise Dynamic Farms Limited saw both Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary School students tested in agricultural knowledge. At the event held in Alausa, Lagos, Fountain Heights School bagged the grand prize of N1m for winning the Senior Secondary School category. The Fountain Heights trio of Ajola Adeoye, Udochukwu Ike and Anas Salami amassed 24 points to beat other contestants to first position. Angus Memorial College, with 19 points, emerged…
Jack Dorsey’s payments firm Block rose 7.9% in after-hours trading as its Q1 earnings surpassed analyst estimates, despite posting its first loss in three years.Block’s Q1 earnings came in at 85 cents per share, beating the Zacks consensus estimate of 68 cents per share. Investors responded positively, driving Block shares to $75.70 after hours, Google Finance data shows.“This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +25.68%,” said Zacks Equity Research on Thursday. “Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.”Expanding Bitcoin’s use into the payments space has been a key area of focus for…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were all loved up while enjoying a date night in London. Swift and Kelce, both 36, were spotted leaving the Indian restaurant Gymkhana on Thursday, May 7, according to photos obtained by TMZ. The couple held hands as they walked out of the London hotspot. The pair donned coordinated outfits that both included a charcoal blazer. Swift paired her coat with a black and floral dress. Kelce, for his part, rocked trousers and a black T-shirt. Earlier this week, Travis’ brother, Jason Kelce, applauded him for being more adventurous with his food options since he…
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has demanded the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This comes amid tension over the recent amendment of the Senate Standing Orders governing the election of presiding and principal officers in the upper chamber. Oshiomhole, speaking to reports in Abuja, described the amended rules as being rooted in what he called a “moral crisis”. He claimed that Akpabio, under the new framework being debated, no longer meets the moral and procedural threshold to continue presiding over the chamber. Oshiomhole said, “This rule has serious moral crisis. “The senate president became minority leader on…
Supporters of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan have explained why they marched to his office, urging him to run in the 2027 presidential election. While addressing the Coalition for Jonathan 2027 in Abuja on Thursday, its National President, Tom Ohikere, said the group was motivated by concerns over the state of the country. Ohikere, on behalf of the coalition, appealed to the former president to “save Nigeria from impending collapse.” He recalled an earlier visit to Jonathan on April 8, 2026, during which the group first appealed to him to contest the 2027 election. The coalition noted that it had…
