Ipswich Town sealed their return to the Premier League with an emphatic 3–0 victory over Queens Park Rangers, securing second place in the Championship. Early goals from George Hirst and Jaden Philogene inside the first 10 minutes put the hosts firmly in control at Portman Road, before Kasey McAteer added a late third to…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man, Basiru Rasheed Orelope, over the death of a 35-year-old woman, Rukayat Rafiu. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He said the incident was reported by Ademola Rasheed Adebayo and Taoreed Olayiwola after the suspect brought…
A senior Iranian military official warned on Saturday, May 2, that renewed fighting with the United States remains “likely,” coming shortly after Donald Trump criticized Iran’s latest negotiating proposal. Tehran had submitted a revised draft to Pakistan, which is serving as a mediator, on Thursday evening. Although the full details have not been made public,…
Peter Obi has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing persistent internal crises within the party. In a statement released on May 3, Obi explained that his decision was driven by “endless court cases, internal conflicts, suspicion, and division” within the ADC. Addressing Nigerians, Obi said he felt compelled to speak…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has cautioned that Nigeria risks sliding into deeper instability if Bola Ahmed Tinubu secures re-election in 2027 under current conditions. In an interview, Baba-Ahmed argued that the country is grappling with escalating insecurity, widespread poverty, and growing social divisions. He criticized the administration…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled multiple drug dens and hideouts across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, arresting 132 suspects and seizing 220 kilograms of various illicit substances. The coordinated operations, carried out by the agency’s Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) in collaboration with the FCT…
Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather is reportedly facing the possible revocation of his U.S. passport over an outstanding tax debt exceeding $7.25 million. According to Ring Magazine journalist Mike Coppinger, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has notified Mayweather of its intention to take this step due to what it classifies as a seriously delinquent tax…
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Saturday, May 2, for official visits to France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he will take part in a series of high-level international meetings. In a statement released on Friday, May 1, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the trip will begin in France before the President heads…
The Nigerian military has said that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji will not be able to evade justice indefinitely, vowing that ongoing operations will ultimately lead to his capture. This position was stated by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, during a monthly briefing on the activities of the Armed Forces of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised its official records, reinstating Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with other members of the party’s National Working Committee. A review of INEC’s website shows the updated ADC leadership, listing Mark as chairman and former Osun State governor,…
