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Chelsea will not be able to finish in the top five places in the Premier League, following their 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Monday afternoon. The Blues were looking to end a five-game losing run against the relegation strugglers. But it was the visitors who took a two-goal lead in the first half. Taiwo Awoniyi opened the scoring with a towering header within two minutes, before he was fouled in the area. Igor Jesus stepped up and fired the penalty past Robert Sanchez. Chelsea missed the chance to pull one back from the spot too, after Cole Palmer’s effort…

Several traders, youths, and street urchins on Tuesday protested and halted the demolition of stalls and kiosks at the Bayan Tasha Market in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. Arewa PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred when a demolition team, accompanied by a bulldozer, began the exercise, drawing the attention of aggrieved traders and youths who resisted and chased them away. Sources said the state government plans to demolish stalls and kiosks in the area to decongest the old Bayan Tasha trading hub and enforce the relocation of traders to the newly constructed Ibrahim Geidam Modern Market along Potiskum Road in…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for hearing in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after the applicant informed the court that all the respondents had been served with the processes in the suit. The respondents in the matter are the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. The suit was instituted by a non-governmental organisation, the Registered Trustees of Break the…

A Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026/2027 general elections and candidate nomination processes. The announcement, made via the party’s official X account on Monday, was signed by the faction’s Organising Secretary, Interim National Working Committee, Theophilus Dakas. The party also approved the cost of forms, pegging the presidential nomination at N100 million and the governorship at N40 million. Forms for the Senate N10 million, House of Representatives N7 million, and State Houses of Assembly N2 million. As part of its inclusivity measures, the PDP…

Robert Garcia, who trained Anthony Joshua for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, has predicted that Joshua will knock Tyson Fury out cold in their anticipated heavyweight showdown, provided the British fighter arrives mentally ready. Garcia, speaking with ESNEWS, said Joshua possesses both the skill and the power to beat Fury, pointing to his right hand as the decisive weapon in the contest. “If AJ is mentally ready, I think that AJ has the skills and the power to win. He has the right hand to knock him out, but he has got to be mentally and physically 100 per cent.…

Yaba College of Technology has rewarded 157 staff members with N11.85m in recognition of their dedication, effectiveness, professionalism and outstanding service delivery. The staff received their rewards at the second edition of the Annual Distinguished Service Lecture and Awards held at the multipurpose hall of the institution. Two members of staff emerged as the best overall staff, each receiving N1m; 10 staff members emerged overall best staff in schools and units, each getting N250,000; while 147 staff members across departments won N50,000 each. Mrs Okanlawon Mutiat of the Rectory unit emerged as the overall best non-teaching staff, while Dr Ogunyemi…

Soaring diesel costs, weak grid power and persistent vandalism of telecom infrastructure are forcing operators in Nigeria to deepen hybrid energy solutions to sustain network operations, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes Telecommunications companies are increasing investments in hybrid and renewable energy systems, as soaring diesel prices, weak electricity supply, and rising infrastructure vandalism threaten the backbone of Africa’s largest mobile market. For years, telcos have depended heavily on diesel generators to keep mobile towers running because the national power grid remains unreliable. But a fresh wave of energy inflation driven by global oil market disruptions and domestic fuel price volatility is now…

Whether it’s managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. Mother’s Day, May 10th, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we’ve rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load. This year’s picks are designed to support moms in a variety of ways, regardless of their interests. Some of our recs, like Roborock’s mop-equipped Q10 Plus, can help save precious time, while smart screens like the Skylight Calendar 2 can help take the stress out of managing a busy family schedule.…

Key takeaways:Improved Bitcoin mining profitability and massive ETF inflows have calmed investors’ fears that miner selling could cap BTC price.Bitcoin dominance hits its highest level since July 2025 as investor interest shifts away from struggling altcoin sectors.Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $80,000 for the first time in three months on Monday, triggering $270 million in liquidations across leveraged short (sell) futures contracts. This positive momentum for Bitcoin coincided with tech stocks jumping to an all-time high, signaling a broad risk-on environment. Currently, three key indicators point to further upside momentum for Bitcoin.Nasdaq 100 futures (left) vs Bitcoin/USD (right). Source: TradingViewBitcoin’s price…

If you’re looking for the best shows and movies to watch during the first week of May, head to streaming as soon as possible. Platforms like HBO Max, Netflix and more are home to the streaming premieres of exciting new movies and all-new shows to keep you entertained. Watch With Us has put together a guide for the best things you can watch between May 4 and May 8 on streaming. Our first pick is the Netflix series Lord of the Flies, based on the novel of the same name about a group of young boys who go feral after being…