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Barcelona will have to fight hard when they face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after losing 2-0 at home in the first leg on Wednesday night. It was a frustrating evening for the hosts at Camp Nou as they were reduced to 10 men before half-time due to Pau Cubarsí being sent off. …

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday visited former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau. and sought his support for the party ahead of the 2022 general election27. He described Shekarau as a sincere person and a good politician whose experience was crucial to his party’s success. He said that Kano holds a special …

Troops of the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) operatives and local volunteer forces on Tuesday foiled an attempted attack by over 300 bandits in Niger State, killing many. On Wednesday, it was learned that the attackers had targeted Bagna and Erena communities in Shiroro Local Government Area, in what could have escalated into a large-scale attack if they …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, strengthened against the United States dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,371.82/$1, compared with N1,386.65/$1 on Tuesday. This represents a gain of N14.83 for the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira closed flat against the …

The Tanimu Turaki-led People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC). A high-level PDP delegation led by Turaki arrived at Mark’s residence at Apo Legislative Building, Abuja, on Wednesday at 4.50pm. Sources close to the party told reporters that the visit was part of the PDP’s move to form an …

Popular Nigerian singer Wizkid has lashed out at his colleague, Burna Boy, following the latter’s recent altercation with DJ Tunez in Lagos. The clash occurred during a weekly Afrobeat party held at Obi’s House in Lagos on Monday, April 6, 2026. A heated exchange between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez turned physical, with members of Burna Boy’s entourage joining the …

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the suspension of military strikes against Iranian targets following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the two countries. The development signals a temporary pause in direct confrontation between Israel and Iran, after weeks of escalating tensions. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the Israeli military said it had stopped offensive operations …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State has suspended all congresses in the state until further notice. The Chairman and Secretary of the ADC in the state, Mr Patrick Obianyo and Mr Lawrence Okeke, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Awka. The duo said the decision underscores the party’s commitment to the rule of law, due …

Judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced four Boko Haram terrorists to life imprisonment. The judge handed down the verdict after they pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them by the Federal Government. A witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) gave evidence against the convict during the trial. Judge Omotosho, on Tuesday, …

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has mocked DJ Tunez following a physical altercation at Obi’s House, a popular Afrobeats venue in Lagos on Monday. The exact cause of the clash remains unclear, although industry watchers speculate that it may be linked to ongoing tensions, particularly DJ Tunez’s close association with Wizkid. Eyewitnesses reported that members of Burna Boy’s entourage were …