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Remo Stars have set an unwanted record in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following their relegation to the Nigeria National League, NNL, DAILY POST reports. The Sky Blue Stars became the first club in NPFL history to win the title and suffer relegation the following season. Usman Abdallah’s side confirmed their relegation after battling to a 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance on the final day of the 2025/26 season at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Sunday. Remo Stars finished the season in 17th position with 47 points from 38 matches. The other relegated clubs are El-kanemi Warriors,…
The Chairman of the Northern Christian Association, formerly Northern CAN, Joseph Hayab, has cautioned politicians against manipulation, greed and selfish leadership, urging public office holders to fear God and serve as positive examples to younger Nigerians. Hayab, who is also the Senior Pastor of Amazing Grace Baptist Church, spoke on Sunday shortly after the dedication of the church auditorium in Gonin Gora, Kaduna State. The event attracted prominent Nigerians, including politicians, religious leaders, traditional rulers and other dignitaries. Speaking with journalists after the service, the cleric stressed the need for peaceful coexistence and religious harmony in the country, noting that…
An early-morning fire on Sunday gutted a residential building at Tewo-Gbore Street, Ogele Ori-Sunbare in the Eyenkorin area of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, destroying parts of the property. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident, which occurred at about 12:38 am, affected a building comprising a room-and-parlour self-contained apartment and a two-bedroom flat. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, firefighters responded swiftly after receiving a distress call from the area. Adekunle said the timely intervention of firemen prevented the fire from spreading to nearby structures and…
Argentina forward Lionel Messi sparked fresh injury concerns ahead of the World Cup after asking to be substituted during Inter Miami CF’s Major League Soccer clash against the Philadelphia Union on Sunday. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the Argentina captain was replaced in the 73rd minute after appearing to clutch the back of his left leg during the match played in wet conditions in Miami. Messi walked off the pitch unaided before heading straight down the tunnel, easing fears of a serious problem. Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos later insisted the decision was precautionary rather than injury-related. “As…
The US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund market is closing in on recording net outflows for this year after Friday saw the funds hit six consecutive days of outflows.Net inflows into the Bitcoin ETFs so far in 2026 have shrunk to $536 million after the market bled another $105.2 million on Friday, as BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) lost $68.9 million and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) recorded outflows of $36.3 million.While no other US-based Bitcoin ETF registered a change in flows, Friday’s outflow contributed to the $1.55 billion that has bled out of the ETFs since May 14,…
President Donald Trump is using the recent, deadly shooting outside the White House to justify the construction of the former reality TV star’s controversial ballroom. “Thank you to our great Secret Service and Law Enforcement for the swift and professional action taken this evening against a gunman near the White House, who had a violent history and possible obsession with our Country’s most cherished structure,” the commander-in-chief, 79, wrote via his social media platform, Truth Social, on Saturday, May 23. “The gunman is dead after an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service Agents near the White House gates,” Trump continued.…
Nigerian military codenamed Operation Hadin Kai has urged residents of the North East to remain vigilant as Muslims prepare for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, assuring that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure a peaceful festivity. The Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. The statement extended warm felicitations to all Muslim faithful ahead of the Sallah celebration scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2026. The Theatre Command said it has made comprehensive security arrangements well ahead of the celebrations…
Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has explained why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the best choice to emerge as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, flag bearer ahead of the party’s presidential primary. Onochie explained that only Atiku can give ADC the strongest opportunity to win the 2027 presidential election and govern Nigeria. In a statement, the former presidential aide said if ADC aspires to make history, its members should ensure that Atiku emerges as the party’s candidate. The timetable by the ADC stated that the party’s presidential primary is scheduled to hold today, Monday. Onochie…
Lagos State Government has disclosed that 5,715 persons were arrested for highway crossing offences, while 3,886 others were apprehended for acts including street trading, environmental pollution and cart-pushing across the state. The government also revealed that 102 individuals were arrested for open defecation, while another 931 persons were apprehended for various waste management violations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Sunday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the seventh year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration in the environment sector. The briefing was held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja. Wahab reiterated…
Super Falcons duo, Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo won a domestic double after AS Roma beat Juventus in the Coppa Italia Women final. Manuela Giugliano scored the winning goal for the Galliorosi 10 minutes from time. Oladipo, who was named the best defender in the Italian top-flight in the 2025/26 season featured for 90 minutes in the game. Versatile striker Babajide was unused substitute in the keenly contested encounter. AS Roma had earlier sealed the Serie A Femminile title this month. Oladipo made 31 appearances across all competitions for the club, while Babajide featured 14 times contributing one goal and…
